Dec 23, 2012
Nov 21, 2012
Nov 10, 2012
Hanna S. Abi-Hanna - Animation Reel
This is mostly character animation, but there's a few moments of super sweet effects animation too.
Oct 24, 2012
Sep 10, 2012
Video Reference
High-speed cameras have always been around but in the last 10 years with the advent of high-definition digital video cameras there's been lots more footage captured of high-speed objects in motion, and now with the advancements and accessibility of the internet, all this sort of footage is more easily-viewable than ever. Here's just a few links that show the power of slowing down reality and how much animators can learn from this technology.
- BBC Life in Slow Motion collection
- Discovery Channel "Time Warp" TV show videos (on Youtube)
- Edgerton Center High-speed Imaging links
- Fastec Imaging video gallery
- Mega Speed (see samples under the different categories)
- NAC Image Technology video gallery
- Photron video gallery
- Pirate (UK high-speed video company) video gallery
- Speed Vision Technologies video gallery
- The SlowMo Guys
- Ultraslo.com video gallery
- 20/20 Hindsight industry video gallery
- Video Demonstrations (real-time engineering and physics videos with audio narration)
Sep 7, 2012
Aug 18, 2012
Rapparu - Animated GIFs Reel
At around the 30 second mark we see what starts off as simple black and white animation, but then quickly turns into some sophisticated FX work, some very amazing stuff.
At about 1:00 the FX gradually start to get displayed, again, lots of explosions and smoke.
At about 1:00 the FX gradually start to get displayed, again, lots of explosions and smoke.
Aug 2, 2012
Magic FX from My Little Pony
Animator G. Beaudette delves into Flash and After Effects to produce some reusable Magic Effects animation.
Jul 31, 2012
The Water Sphere
In his off-duty time, NASA Astronaut Don Pettit experiments with the physics of
water in the weightless environment aboard the International Space Station.
The results is footage that can be great reference material for all sorts of FX animation.
The results is footage that can be great reference material for all sorts of FX animation.
Jul 12, 2012
Jul 4, 2012
Jun 16, 2012
Water Splash Tutorial - Part 1
This was the first tutorial I ever made, it was originally hand-written on paper and photocopied out to my animators on the first series I ever directed in 2001. So when I found it while cleaning out junk from some old boxes, I thought I should type it up for here, enjoy.
Download the PDF of these notes here.
-UPDATE-
Here's a tutorial by the talented Kathleen Quaife, she goes into greater detail with the planning, structure, and drawing of a water splash:
May 9, 2012
May 5, 2012
Apr 18, 2012
Mar 28, 2012
Feb 23, 2012
Elemental Magic Volume 2
Joseph Gilland's second book is out, and it's fantastic! This series is the only one of its kind, it explores many tips tricks and techniques for creating 2D Effects Animation. Buy it here.
Jan 17, 2012
2D Effects Animation Course by Adam Phillips
Here’s what you get in your first month for just $24 at BCA FX:
Wk 1: Lightning – Wk 2: Small Flame – Wk 3: Smoke Ribbons – Wk 4: Gravity
Every article is split into sections of physics, design, timing and treatment, so you not only learn how to animate the effect, but study the physics that drive its behaviour. Each week is packed with explanations, diagrams, example files, reference images, video demonstrations and lectures.
The climb steepens in month 2 with:
Wk 5: Ripples – Wk 6: Wave Motion – Wk 7: Dust – Wk 8: Surface Tension
You may cancel at any time and retain access to what you’ve paid for. For $24/month you get weekly articles, demonstrations, examples, illustrations and videos. PLUS exclusive access to the ultra-sssshh secret BCA dark arts FX club for FX wizards with FX hats.
Month 3 gets crazy with:
Wk 9: Flame – Wk 10: Reference – Wk 11: Steam – Wk 12: Light & Shadow
Sign up now!
Jan 13, 2012
Gobelins Students' FX Animation
FX exercises made in 3 weeks by groups of 5 students in 2nd year at the french Gobelins school.
Oni - by Cyrille Chauvin, Augustin Clermont, Guillaume Dousse, Adrien Gromelle, and Thibaud Petitpas.
Brütal Vacances - by Clément De Ruyter, Eve Guastella, Juliaon Roels, Pierre Rutz, and Gaspard Sumeire.
Mad Scientist - by Chloé Nicolay, Yoann Bomal, Christine Shin, Laura Pannetier, and Emmanuel Asquier-Brassart.
The Red Light - by Karina Gazizova, Estelle Chaloupy, Sarah Colmet-Daâge, Maël Jaouen, and Hélène Leroux.
Soap - by Wyckens Manddy, Marthe Delaporte, Lea Justum, Guillaume Arantes, and Jeanne-Sylvette Giraud.
Oni - by Cyrille Chauvin, Augustin Clermont, Guillaume Dousse, Adrien Gromelle, and Thibaud Petitpas.
Brütal Vacances - by Clément De Ruyter, Eve Guastella, Juliaon Roels, Pierre Rutz, and Gaspard Sumeire.
Mad Scientist - by Chloé Nicolay, Yoann Bomal, Christine Shin, Laura Pannetier, and Emmanuel Asquier-Brassart.
The Red Light - by Karina Gazizova, Estelle Chaloupy, Sarah Colmet-Daâge, Maël Jaouen, and Hélène Leroux.
Soap - by Wyckens Manddy, Marthe Delaporte, Lea Justum, Guillaume Arantes, and Jeanne-Sylvette Giraud.
