The small movement that makes a character feel alive
A practical pose-to-pose exercise in weight, intention and the moment before a jump.
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Small movements.
Big possibilities.
Ideas, exercises and thoughtful tools for people who make things move.
Start with a little character01 / FIELD NOTESCuriosity is a good place to start.
An original illustrated world FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
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IDEAS TO PUT INTO PRACTICE
From the sketchbook
Timing and spacing: one ball, three personalities
Use the same simple object to explore a float, a snap and a heavy arrival.
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A storyboard you can finish before lunch
Plan a short scene with eight cards, one clear action and a firm stopping point.
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IK or FK? Choose the control that fits the action
Think about contact and arcs before reaching for a particular rig control.
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Make a lighting study with three ordinary shapes
A small scene for learning to separate form, shadow and background.
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A clean hand-off for a small 3D project
The folders, notes and checks that make your work usable by someone else.
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Review an animation in four separate passes
A repeatable way to find the next useful change without collecting vague notes.
Read the storyChoose creative software with a one-evening trial
A task-based checklist that keeps feature lists from making the decision for you.
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Collect less, annotate more and give every image a job.
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What belongs in a short animation portfolio?
Make the work easy to understand, including exactly which parts you made.
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Made for curious creators.
Animation, 3D craft and the working habits behind thoughtful creative work. Start small, try an idea, and make something of your own.
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