Category Archives: Traditional Animation 1

Rough Double Bounce Walk

Posted on November 2, 2011 by John Hill

I’ve always been intimidated by the double bounce walk. It has a lot to do with a general lack of understanding. I’ve attempted them a couple of times, and done a few professionally, but I’ve always just dove right in … Continue reading →

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Cartoon Takes….

Posted on October 23, 2011 by John Hill

I’m a big fan of takes. Especially the takes of Tex Avery and Bob Clampett. In my professional life I have done a few takes, but frankly a take in Flash for the kind of productions I’ve worked on, and … Continue reading →

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I Slept on it…

Posted on October 17, 2011 by John Hill

After some further thought, I think I need to clarify some things about the last post and the grad school submission attached. It’s not a terrible bit of animation. It’s just trying to do too much in too litle time. … Continue reading →

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Acting: How not to do it.

Posted on October 17, 2011 by John Hill

Note to self: When the assignment asks for a short performance where a character goes through THREE pose / emotions, do not lose your brain and do something like an idiot. An important lesson you hear a lot in schools, … Continue reading →

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