Friday, May 16, 2008

Funnymation

Animation DEAD-LINE

Animation, like any other technical study looks tricky. But with a little touch of art and understanding, it becomes your second breath. It becomes your life. It becomes you. And then you can't take your eyes of it. You can't leave your mouse alone. You can't help spending on video cards and upgrading your system every month. 'Cause it's animation we are speaking about. It just haunts you. Your eyes grow red without sleep. You forget the taste of good food- of fresh air outside your computer room and your family! But behold, this is just the beginning. As you start learning character modeling, especially female modeling, you start staring all the girls around you. Not with any other intention other than knowing how the creases in their faces go because you want to achieve a good line flow for your model. You stare when they smile to judge what a good "ee" blend shape is. But you finally end up embarrassed when that ugly girl with all creases and outstanding features in her face you were watching smiles back at you. Oops.
That's not all. While you reach character animation you start watching their walk cycles and pelvis movements! But others around you get really scared when you watch the guys' hips too!


You are thinking about the efficiency of your beloved software and thoughtfully walking down the street. A HTV approaches. You start to carefully observe the shock movements when it crosses the road hump and heads towards you. "What kind of expression should I write to automate the shock absorber effect?" you think.
And even though you know that the vehicle will crush you down, it doesn't matter- 'cause we have infinite UNDOs
THE END

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

3D Animation training

Getting educated is very important. And in the competitive world of today, it becomes very important to choose a right career path to excel in life. Where we get educated- thus becomes very important. This brings us to a basic question which can take the following forms:

Which institute should I join?
Which institute should I choose?
OR
What are the requisites of an ideal training institute?

You may find it difficult to find the appropriate answer for this ‘cause today the sources where you can find these answers are somewhat hidden.
On the contrary, the answer is quite simple.
Foremost- Skilled and well-informed faculty or teaching staff become the backbone of the student’s successful career. While speaking about 3D animation, I say that hands on industry experience becomes more than important for a successful trainer. Join me at indyarocks.com- tribe: animation and just send me a friend request. Let's learn animation together. That's it for now! WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF 3D

3D Training

Getting educated is very important. And in the competitive world of today, it becomes very important to choose a right career path to excel in life. Where we get educated- thus becomes very important. This brings us to a basic question which can take the following forms:

Which institute should I join?
Which institute should I choose?
OR
What are the requisites of an ideal training institute?

You may find it difficult to find the appropriate answer for this ‘cause today the sources where you can find these answers are somewhat hidden.
On the contrary, the answer is quite simple.
Foremost- Skilled and well-informed faculty or teaching staff become the backbone of the student’s successful career. While speaking about 3D animation, I say that hands on industry experience becomes more than important for a successful trainer. Join me at indyarocks.com- tribe: animation and just send me a friend request. Let's learn animation together. That's it for now! WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF 3D

Game Intro using Maya Visor

Water Effect using Maya Dynamics and Particle systems

Logo Dancing- Animation for a website Intro

A small clip done using Maya Visor and 3D paint Tool

Logo Animation in Maya- Atom Uploads

Landscape Fly through Using Maya

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