Presenting.....TONA GRASA, CAPILANO UNIVERSITY GRAD!

I'd like to congratulate Tona, who, after working to get his portfolio updated, entered the 2 year, Commercial Animation program at Capilano University and really put a huge effort into his studies.

Tona's now graduated and found work right away at DHX Media in Vancouver!  Congratulations!

Here's his grad blog...

http://tonaportfolio.tumblr.com/

Competition Results from Rainy Vancouver

Hey Mexico!
Thanks to all who entered the Mii competition. The mystery woman was Buffy the Vampire Slayer - not Jesus or Michael Jackson. She died in Season 6 episode 1 and was resurrected in Season 6 episode 2! Diego was the winner and his luxury vehicle is being shipped as I write this. Thanks again for a great workshop and good luck to everyone.
Cheers,
Hilary

Staging/Thumbnail Assignment

Using live action reference students had to analyze the motion and create key poses which are then timed to make a short scene. Here is an example from Kheri....

Links To 2D Animation Software

Hey All,
Below are some links to 2D Animation software. Some of it is free and some of it is expensive. One thing to remember is that a lot of this stuff is meant for full scale productions (the price reflects this) so you probably don't need anything too fancy. Good Luck and Happy Drawing!

FREE
http://www.pencil-animation.org/
http://plasticanimationpaper.dk/


PAY
http://www.tvpaint.com/v2/content/article/home/
http://www.digicelinc.com/
http://www.toonboom.com/main/
http://www.blendernation.com/2007/06/03/pencil-2d-animation-software/
http://www.chromacolour.com/store/digital_animation_ca.htm

Jump Assignment

The basic jump plus some more from Fernando

Basic Mechanic Assignment

Oliver's animation for the basic mechanic exercise that illustrates primary and secondary action...

Lip Sync Assignment Diego

Another sample from Diego of the lip sync exercise