11 Ways to Become a Better Animator

[@SirWade]

If you decide to do any of these things, tag me wherever you post so I can check out your work and share what you're up to! :) What will YOU try??

[@alfaz089]

i will...

[@abhishek24506]

Great work sir but I have a question that will Artificial intelligence replace Animators in future?? The AI experts talk that they will develop a robots that they will think like human what do you think??

[@williamstopmotion]

You are my hero. I shall take all the tips and try doing something today. My vacation is almost over and animation classes start in July. also. "I don't need your mom calling me again." Hahaha

[@NoeliaEncarnacion]

yea for sure I plan to do a ballet walk cycle for a animation challenge I'll keep you posted

[@veronicaplante2332]

I can't agree with the frame-by-frame tip enough. I work for a page called Frame by Frame Animation that takes animated and live action clips and breaks them down/annotates them for animation reference. One of my jobs is to breakdown those clips, so I'm pretty much doing studies of animated or live action reference every day. It's been SO helpful. There's no better way to learn animation than by seeing what the masters do.

[@animesloversunited9069]

You don't teach us what to learn you teach us how to learn, hats off

[@Kalaxian80animations]

Very yes

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Love these tips. Sometimes animation can be so intimidating, but I appreciate how positive your approach to the process is. So many of artist's problems are psychological rather than technical. Just getting started is the most important step.

[@Leonardoriveraanimation]

Great video with solid advice! Your advice is actually really helpful for me since I just graduated and Im in a state of "how do I get better from here" Thanks for the tips Sir Wade and nice shirt!

[@PaulNaas]

You have an interview with Angela? She's a BOSS! So cool; I love that lady!

[@SirWade]

She was one of the first to say yes! :D She's the best!!!

[@pierceotoole3080]

I laughed when you told me to watch all of your videos... but only because I have already! Hahahaha (Keep making more, I love your content)

[@tejijp6915]

I've recently started to watch your videos and am already so grateful for the content you're sharing! A Big Thank you!!

[@alfaz089]

Your contents are Awesome 😍 I hv learn alot from your tutorials.. Thank you....🌼❤

[@maxvanderplas]

I always get excited and motivated after watching your video's! You do a great Job!

[@SirWade]

Thank you! :D

[@aruinoranimations7775]

Another amazing video! Thanks so much Sir Wade, wish I could wake up every day to a videos like these :)

[@FatimaMTT]

Thank for all these helpful tips Sir Wade! I'm actually starting the Animation Mentor character animation program next week, and I wouldn't have known about AM if it wasn't for your videos, so thanks! Also, I feel that part about working on shorts or other projects by yourself because you have no friends haha

[@SirWade]

That's awesome!! You're going to have so much fun :) Just remember that you'll get out of it what you put in, so talk to your classmates, take advantage of the resources, and try not to procrastinate! :D

[@FatimaMTT]

@@SirWade Yes I will definitely try to make the most out of my experience. Thank you!

[@detailed_art101]

Love your relatable videos...there's alot to learn from them

[@GodofWar1515]

This is a great video. Taking notes on what to do before my college starts. Thanks for the tips Sir Wade.

[@T0adWarrior]

Excellent tips, and an excellent video. Thanks and well done! Side note - that shirt is awesome. 👊

[@matindi]

I'm from Africa, the whole year is hot and we don't have a summer

[@kiwiabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw]

Lol, specify the country because not all of them are like that

[@matindi]

@@kiwiabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvw kenya

[@thegreatindianarena8314]

That is a compilation of the most helpful and realistic adivices

[@maddymabie8681]

I loved this video, I felt a lot more motivated after watching it, thank you 🙏🏻❤️

[@BrianKouhi]

Great pointers Wade, couldn't have agreed more! specially with watching your other videos 😉

[@benjaminoAttano]

you're doing great work for animation on KZbin, keep it up man' ✌

[@wlz3780]

Thanks for this video. Really inspire ne and turn me on to start my practice

[@chibiRhemi]

I 🥲like your videos. I'm a beginner in 3D from Taiwan, just starting out😭 The learning environment here makes it hard to think comfortably😤(A lot of NPCs), but you give me a lot of confidence. I don't have any other fears. Usually, I'm too lazy to leave comments🤣, but I'm really happy. THANKS!!!!💝

[@tegaokoro5997]

You are a fantastic tutor. Thank you for the tips.

[@efnalafif2231]

Thanks sir, this help me so much

[@barelybakedbeans]

"I don't want your Mum calling me... again" haha. This guy gets it!

[@amiyacreations]

Thanks a lot for these useful tips. Hope to be better in my works after following these tips. Thanks again a lot.

[@lacroixcamille6075]

Hell yeaaah, very motivating ! Nice t-shirt too !

[@SirWade]

Thanks!!!

[@akramkamya7067]

Woooow am looking for something extra need to improve my 3D animation thank you 😊

[@adrienhirtz2788]

Nice advices ! Especially the ones that force use to stop animating aha (not ironic)

[@lechugatortuga5593]

Time to improve!

[@Pavan_sutar]

awesome video thanks for tips and information and inspiring

[@whoo8252]

On PC, the “.” And “,” keys on your keyboard skip a frame backwards and forwards on KZbin videos. Very useful :)

[@NoeliaEncarnacion]

Thanks for this video I love the first Tip rest assure I will be playing a bunch of games and catching up on games lol XD these are some great tips especially since I won't be able to take the next AM class till the winter term which is next year (Such a long wait!!! DX) but the tips you gave should be enough to keep me busy and animating. By the way I love your Zelda shirt where did you get it?

[@SirWade]

I think I got it at the Zelda Symphony of the Goddesses concert; I try to go every year and have for the last 4 years :) I always buy the poster and the shirt haha!

[@NoeliaEncarnacion]

@@SirWade That's soo cool I always wanted to go to those concerts. I will one day XD.

[@RyderKunAnimations]

Hi sir wade! Quick Question, do animators focusing on layout like Animating the character first and setup the lighting later once you are done animating?

[@sebas13576macx]

Im so glad i found your channel, thank you for all of this helpful advice!

[@Dooood24]

Question. If you are looking for a freelance job for animation whats a good job site you can apply to?

[@SirWade]

Check out my video on Tips for Freelance :)

[@ylig1935]

Go to a workshop *coronavirus: sorry that’s not gonna happen

[@samrichardsonvfx]

Thanks!

[@Kouly-Productions]

Walk animations is an huge problem for me Particles is a huge problem too

[@tasteofhey1538]

do you recommend using a wacom tablet for 3d animation in maya?

[@adibcherit4729]

Hello! I personally think it depends on your preferences. I sometimes think that using a wacom tablet in any software kinda feels smoother than a mouse. But sometimes for really specific movements, parts of modeling, or anything that requires precision I'd use a mouse. But that's just me haha, play a little with the wacom on Maya and see how you feel. :)

[@SirWade]

I use one :) But yeah try it and see if you like it

[@iternityhuman1782]

Super advice!

[@TJAnimates]

Thank you so much!!

[@ghap4a]

Thank you very much!!!

[@nathanmark4219]

I wish I could like this video twice😅..it was very very helpful

[@chrislibby7851]

Hello Sir Wade, thanks for this video. Suuuper useful. I have an idea for another video. "10 golden rules for animators" Like.. Dont move the máster controler , things a noob would normaly do on their first job and wont give a good impresión.

[@patchiouspatch1]

Hi , great tips ! Would you know if there is any tutorials videos on making a run cycle to a progressive run , with out the feet sliding ? - thanks for sharing your knowledge with us .

[@onpoint.animation]

Hi! First of all thanks for all your help and great info. I have a random question but I didnt know where to ask it. So you are from AM, but what do you think of Animschool? Do you know people that studied there and are working at big studios? Because I've seen that most of the professionals comes from AM but I see the showcases of the students and Animschool wins everytime in 3D character (human)animation. SO I want to hear your opinion. Thanks

[@Krentiles]

thanks

[@Alvinooi92]

thanks!

[@wayneroyrutherford]

That was brilliant thank you

[@rabiscocriativo8352]

I love your channel

[@StarLightFilmProductions]

I feel like learning how to do 3d animation but I don’t even know how to make a block in the 3d animation software

[@ukitari]

Glad to know I'm already doing the points you mentioned but Oof, that is a steep price for the tickets. How do you do a fundraiser for it?

[@Stephen-T-Clark]

Can't concentrate... that shirt is too awesome.

[@SirWade]

I'm SO ready for the BotW sequel! :)

[@rahulg5256]

Hello can anyone suggest me some apps on phone or any software from which we can trace the animation just like he said on 3:26 timecode option #6 😕

[@CableB]

Sir Wade gave a shout-out to my mum but cant acknowledge my existence *sad animator noises*

[@animhaxx]

Hey wade why don't you do animation analysis from recent movies like secret life of pets 2 and toy story 4

[@JimJimTheMonkey]

I'd love love love to go to the Vancouver collaborative but I'm in south Louisiana.

[@SirWade]

If you can fundraise to swing the event/plane ticket, you could split a room with someone else who's going! :D

[@JimJimTheMonkey]

@@SirWade I doubt I could raise that much money very quickly, plus I would feel bad asking my family for it. BUT fret not, for you have given me a goal to build toward for next year! Thank you again for your suggestion.

[@MrMeanor]

Hey wade love your videos, really intriguing and helpful videos! I was just wondering, what camera do you use to record your videos. I've been looking to buy a new camera and your video quality looks amazing!

[@sabersquid2523]

Did you work on the dex Hamilton movie...?

[@afrodailytv4335]

how did you do that wrecking ball through the wall in your video...its seem so perfect

[@SirWade]

I actually used nCloth in Maya!

[@thegreathowdini]

Do I need to learn modeling in order to animate? I'm currently a 2d animator and I'm wondering if modeling is a must.

[@elizabethkeanekruger1758]

I was wondering if you have a website that you would recommend to watch animation frame by frame?

[@StillaliveShameWing]

I have to work alot this summer but I really want to take a maya course this summer with a course credit... have any good recommendations? I have also been making vlogs instead of just 3d ^^ makes it just more special for when I pist 3d :D and plus doing the same thing constantly can get boring so I do 2d, vlogs, random stuff, memes aaand 3d ^^

[@SirWade]

I'd say to ignore the course credit and just find great classes and workshops! The best stuff isn't linked to universities or course credit- like the AnimC EPIC, 1-on-1 mentorships, or even my Maya classes as examples :)

[@Haty40]

Thanks a lot for your tips, I have a question is it right that when i make a reference i have to copy it to my animation like auto scoping and dont change poses just copy it like the reference, another thing someone told me that i have to copy poses every 8 frames in first blocking pass, is that right or i have to block it by understanding and analyzing the reference ?

[@rethoricalquestion853]

why would you not put something on your demoreel that you got 1:1 from an animal reference?

[@sc129]

What website will put a gif into each frame????

[@carlesv7219]

What happened with the giveaway? Is there any winners?

[@yesyes2395]

Oi, i need some help back here. please ;-; If i want to add a bouncy effect to my limbs do i either put the keyframes long way from each other and very high OR close and not much height?

[@mikaelbarstow]

Do you have any suggestions for websites where you can drop in animation and go through it frame by frame (tip #2)? Thanks.

[@SirWade]

Either SyncSketch for short clips, or for longer ones like full movies: Zurbrigg - Keyframe Pro!

[@mikaelbarstow]

@@SirWade Perfect! Thank you!

[@Ichbinbryan]

All great tips!

[@vaisualuaokesene7097]

Can someone tell me what Animation software is used here pls

[@Yushataram]

i want that shirt

[@Blackoutseven]

Does anyone know a website that allows you to put a video reference in that goes in by frame by frame?

[@mikaelbarstow]

Sir Wade suggested Zurbrigg - Keyframe Pro. It's a program for Mac and Windows. You can download it and try it before you buy. I really like it so far.

[@ryarod]

In the off-chance anyone's looking, I hope nobody minds if I speak my mind, speaking of how to improve animation. I draw and animate with a skill that makes old Newgrounds animations look like Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. I've been in a catch-22 whereby my art and animation's not good enough to impress anyone into providing tips for improvement. I want to improve myself, and I like thing I marginally am; however, in order to really get better, I need peer review. I realize this might seem petty, but: in the off-chance anyone sees this, if you'd be willing to review any of my little animations- even just one, and even if it's one of my older/est ones- you would have my immense gratitude. From one artist to another.

[@SirWade]

Join my Discord community! It's a place for community and feedback! Link is in every video description :)

[@animemermakesfunnys]

(I couldnt ask on discord) Hi, this is not to annoy you in any way, but i do not have a phone number, so is there any other way i can verify to be in your server?

[@spearheadthedeveloper8861]

I’m, 13, I make minecraft animations, I an, I try, I always fail, this time, an error, next time a diffrent error.

[@THAFUYR]

😊Don't give up, you will make it in the end 😊

[@WW_Studios]

@SpongeVibes Same - I'm 15! #b3d

[@salfazlucario2660]

"still worth it" i live in china lol so can u stream it/make videos about it? lol thanks

[@SirWade]

Definitely still worth it! Last time I went, there were students from Taiwan, Argentina, New Zealand, and more!

[@crimsonsomething]

this video is almost a year old

[@vasiligavoyani1819]

i dont have friends

[@gracecheng3392]

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[@polhorse]

It would be great if Turkish subtitles are available. Thanks 🥰

[@itg_2427]

50 ахахха

[@GameDevAraz]

I Didn't Come Here To Look At You, I Came to Look At Your Animation... UHhhh

[@cadjiton]

This is nothing that I came here to learn, :-\