5 BIG Mistakes that Hold Most Animators Back

[@HowardWimshurst]

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[@fritzeyok]

1. "winging it" with the animation process 2. thinking that gear / equipment is the most important thing 3. hoarding animations without releasing them 4. failing to make the animation presentable 5. not taking your own artwork seriously

[@brandonkorhn6375]

Markust I enjoy to watch Howard go through the animating process for his work while he talks about it. He also goes into greater detail than just what was listed here and elaborates on each point. It’s like a two in one learning process for me, and I’m really appreciative of it because I’m just getting started in animation and Howard your videos are helping me tremendously thus far! Thank you!!

[@Crospic]

One of my mistakes was I spent way to little time on pre-production. I gave myself only 11 days. This causes back and forth between stages and overall unorganised. And for a 2.5-minute run time that slowly climbed to almost 4 minutes(because new ideas was coming in), 11 days wasn't gonna cut it. What I found interesting was that the first half made sense, but the second half was confusing. So if I just spent a month on planning, It would have been less of a problem. But I would understand why I made that mistake. I got Howard's email and I had like 5 1/2 months to do it, so the thought of using 20% of it just for planning was just too much for me. Another factor is that ambition got to me, and I thought I could fit a 4 minute film in 5 months. Which doesn't help for a story that has such a complex story structure without dialogue. Overall, I realised these through trails. These mistakes is only a fraction of all the mistakes that is possible. So feel free to make mistakes. Failure is just quitting.

[@HowardWimshurst]

thank you for sharing that!

[@radzilla748]

Howard that short animation in the beginning had me jumping in my kitchen. Absolutely phenomenal 🔥🔥

[@HowardWimshurst]

Glad you liked it!!

[@Henbot]

My one mistake I will say with Animation after years of animating and being so dirty with it too, for years, was the mindset that of ignoring outside of animation, other media. The masterworks of Directors like Ingram Bergman or films like Come and See, even the great books, are still totally useful to watch even if the media isnt the exact same

[@sweetenerized2401]

6:20 lmao i did that with my first animation (i named it ''my dumb animations #1'' ,,,which it never got a sequel)

[@HK-vx8zs]

same here!

[@DimiArt]

aww man, i was hoping for a season 2

[@gauravchavan7255]

I usually never comment on KZbin videos. But I want you to know that, you always inspire me to work hard. I promise you that I will try my best to create awesome animations that will inspire even more people.......

[@HowardWimshurst]

awesome! thanks for leaving a comment!

[@QkeyNagawa]

A mistake (or at least I think it's one for me) I made was ditching an idea for an animation purely because it wasn't cool enough. I really like drawing/animating flashy ideas and drawing something mundane and calm sounds really boring in my mind (despite knowing that character acting in animation, flows/transitions in animation, and background animation is a thing). I just really like the flashy stuff, the cool stuff. After I ditched that mentality, I feel like whatever I can and or want to animate broadened by so much. I start to go through with animation ideas that aren't just fighting or magical effects and i don't run into art blocks in animation like i used to anymore. I mean...I still like animating the cool stuff so I'm not gonna stop doing that lol

[@tonim.8730]

I really appreciate all your efforts and help to animators,especially your resources and the Animator Guild Discord channel.It's been such a great help.I also love listening to your animation podcasts over and over again while animating or drawing.

[@HowardWimshurst]

Thanks dude! I'm hoping to record a lot more podcast episodes when I get a bit of time!

[@mishkawookie6157]

That shot at the beginning sent beautiful shivers down my spine. Cannot begin to tell you how majestic that was

[@kirbypie3830]

Being a young animator, I take as much time to look at many videos and even tips for certain aspects of them since it’s a huge passion of mine. This video is really helpful! It’s really good talking about not only just the animation itself but also the “physical” and mental attention towards what people want to create. “Hoarding Animations” is what I struggle with the most. I have many I am almost done with or still working on but then I continue to keep making more. Confidence and self esteem is very important for not animation alone but for almost what is part of daily life! This video does really help and honestly I’m going to take in what you say here. By the way your videos are great!

[@omarti_pro]

I think a big mistake I make is not practicing or not being satisfied with my practice, I don't like doing drawing or animating not good things and I just can't get my mind to understand that this is practice and with time I get better.

[@jkcbrah4708]

Yeah definitely plan your animation haha, I just "winged" my animation for my school & yeah the story makes no sense haha. Lesson learnt!

[@imhawkz]

I using MS Paint right now. I'ma try to get flash or something.

[@itsallfunky4591]

You can get for free either Open Toonz or Blender, that while a 3D program, has a lot of tools for 2D animtion

[@dillonwright13]

Krita is also a viable source.

[@frankrobertursua3057]

Thanks Sir Howard. This give me motivation to keep pushing.

[@Lemonjingles]

I thought it was gonna be technical but it really surprised bc I definitely resonated with these points :0 I think another big mistake artists make is the idea of competition; rather than seeing it as a way to connect and get help, some see it as I have to be better or I’m nothing. And it affects how you see your and others work

[@HowardWimshurst]

great point!

[@danieversocia5992]

been watching your video tutorials and am learning a lot from it. wish me luck 😊

[@kavijackson868]

Love You! Thank You! Keep going don't stop You are coming into your own I can't wait you are the epitome of talented humbleness and originality! Live well and prosper BROTHER!!!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Thank you so much!!

[@coccinelletoons2078]

As always inspiring and helpful. Thanks for the checklist! Really needed that.

[@ganims8984]

All ur tips helps me a lot tbh

[@bryangonzalez853]

bro your the best animator on yt, u inspire me to animate

[@simonbarrios4440]

I honestly like how this one turned out, it was like, pretty enjoyable. The way you talked, the music, really tight and good, felt pro.

[@PilferpupCartoons]

Nice, really great info, always appreciate your insight.

[@roei2464]

Oooh a new video! just as always delivering the good stuff!

[@32sashu]

Thanks for the advise! Picked up my spirit!👌🏾

[@gabriellahanna5594]

Truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing! Really appreciate it :)

[@skillz_animate]

When i see howard's video,1 sec ago *im speed* But seriously thanks for uploding, this is my highlight of my day

[@m.g.4830]

Hey Howard! I’m really impressed by the amount and quality of work you have produced. What are some effective mindsets you have used to overcome any resistance you face?

[@HowardWimshurst]

Hey thanks MG! I'd say that most of the methods for my inner mindsets can be read about in Steven Pressfield's the War of Art: geni.us/qll3h And Turning Pro: geni.us/4Pf6oHE and his other book called Do the Work: geni.us/s6PA

[@SweetP0tat0es]

Great video, I'm def guilty of some of these. Enjoying watching you animate during these videos, software are you using here?

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

Do u have any frame by frame step by step guides?

[@djscream6710]

If i buy a drawing tablet Igonna prepare a fucking fan art for you

[@djscream6710]

Thanks for still loving me You are a very big artist

[@andrewvasquez2597]

I love your tutorial videos. They helped me so much with animation. By the way, love the gorillaz picture in the background.

[@djscream6710]

Still great

[@TheCynicalCactus]

I just discovered your channel! This is amazing :) I’m trying to learn animation and your videos are very helpful!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Happy to hear that!

[@precioussketches1008]

Perfect timing I was struggling finishing my animation

[@Kinteeth]

Great video Howard thank you for the tips

[@samuelgriffin5117]

Hey how do you make the blur affect in animation like those line where people are doing an action. Or some tips for doing it

[@HutorX]

OMG, finally KZbin give me really good 2D animator in recomendations!

[@aswinaravind2801]

you are the best Howard. ❤️. Love from India. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge

[@HowardWimshurst]

My pleasure!

[@vroniferrom67]

Hi! I really enjoy watching your videos. I do have a question... I come from an illustration background and the idea of animation just doesn't want to leave me but I find it quite hard to get started. Like there are so many ways of doing it and at first, I got quite anxious about the digital software bit and so on. I draw a lot and I read/watched a lot about animation now. But taking the big step to actually animate something is hard for me. If there is something you think could help to break this, I would really appreciate it! Hope that made sense!

[@doomstaff8506]

This channel is a whole vibe

[@vitodtin9304]

you know it really weird no matter how hard I try to give up the desire to create artwork for seemly senseable reasons(not being good enough, you need to make money stop wasting time on pointless art, etc), I still had that nagging impulse after all this years to pick up the pen again. It's crazy to me but maybe I really do have the soul of the artist. seeing how I'm home more often because of the c-virus, I guess I have no excuse but to create now. well... wish me luck ya'll

[@HowardWimshurst]

go for it!!! You can do it! Your soul is begging you to

[@vitodtin9304]

@@HowardWimshurst thank you

[@yashvantkumar5972]

I am very inspired by you and just want to be an animator like you. 🙂

[@mekbudaanimations8887]

Yeah planning would’ve helped me a lot with my Sora vs Xemnas project, and because I didn’t I’m forced to go back and storyboard. I’m still sitting on a Goku vs Vegeta rematch, oh yeah follow me for action animation lmao

[@sinnraqV12]

I have a problem im tied between animation and character design for games im trying to figure out where to start and how to start

[@n_ex___]

I'm using a Android phone! I can only do a stickman animation so glad I found these a couple of weeks ago!

[@ahsoka_polo]

Keep grinding bro your gonna get to where you want to go!

[@Nose_a67]

Nice vid for me cause I make a lot of mistakes :)

[@keamolefhe2188]

Yo I improvise it & it turns out great pose to pose is for poses.Get it?

[@lemongummy7047]

My queen! my queen

[@francisthaddeaus2280]

Please does anyone knows which software he uses??

[@djscream6710]

Fuccccccckkkkking great

[@Henbot]

I am such a filthy animation hoarder and illustrations lul. Also improved so much in actually being proud of my work too

[@glmstudiogh]

I'm still unable to visit the link you put up there please. It returns as the site can't be reached

[@lubomyrtlustyk5768]

The same

[@aderemiporsche]

Few things better than clicking on one of your notifications and hearing dem honey pipes. 😉. Also your thumbnail game is on point. I really like this particular one.

[@HowardWimshurst]

Oh thank you! the thumbnail ended up taking way longer than I intended!!

[@Mickey-fe3qn]

Why is this not viral like. WTW!!

[@HowardWimshurst]

the algorithm has not been treating me well lately I gotta say!

[@mahrezjanati3426]

Im kinda expert now but still watch ur videos from time to time. I wich u could do some animation with clean controled lines but other than that Really good content 🔥🔥

[@HowardWimshurst]

Thanks! I could make my lines really clean crispy and controlled if I wanted to... But I don't.

[@mahrezjanati3426]

@@HowardWimshurst haha like ur respond just do whatever u like it's ur style and i see that ur so proud of it, i like that

[@JoJo-xp6wr]

Thanks, just thanks!

[@janardhanjohnny7432]

Intro music link plz...

[@dany.8503]

I felt guilty and motivated at the same time

[@valeriosantoboni817]

I would try to animate but i don’t know what pro gran for iPad is good and what is bad can someone vive me some addice please

[@valeriosantoboni817]

Sorry for the errors but i am italian and the autocorrector is killing me

[@dante_ele]

@@valeriosantoboni817 Try Flipaclip. Als Procreate is there, but I believe its not for animation centric.

[@djscream6710]

It Is Fucking Great

[@dosdee]

What software are you using?

[@HowardWimshurst]

TVPaint

[@a_creatorsstuff17]

"not taking your art seriousy" well that reminds me of B.... *sees Bepler's name pop up .....yea..... exacly....

[@HowardWimshurst]

hehe I wrote Beeple - but our good friend Bepler is also quite possibly another example as he has disappeared for years!

[@Kagemusha247]

can i get that headband :V

[@user-sv5kt8qz3v]

Hello

[@davidpadilla2146]

Is it bad if I make all the mistakes? xd

[@HowardWimshurst]

understanding your mistakes is the first step to improving!

[@davidpadilla2146]

@@HowardWimshurstvery true, will work hard!

[@josue5777]

Genial!!! Lastima que no se el idioma

[@clementthangtinkhum7690]

I've been procrastinating during quarantine so much 😭😭 anyone else or is it just me?

[@madrugaiden2317]

Bro, please dont, this is a great chance to improve your skills (if you're an artist of course)

[@clementthangtinkhum7690]

@@madrugaiden2317 yeah I know >w

[@guspauline7460]

Holy shit this video is so well made and the animation is so fluid and clever that it makes me want to marry you, AND I'M STRAIGHT !!!

[@echo9596]

I’m more of a number 5.

[@apophisca2163]

i dont have any tablet... and its *SLOWING THE SHIET OUTTA ME* thats my problem... but what else can i do im young ill need to wait till i buy one

[@apophisca2163]

freak my unfair life

[@user-sv5kt8qz3v]

APOPHISCA hahahaha poor

[@apophisca2163]

@@user-sv5kt8qz3v i wish i was born in another generation

[@sweetenerized2401]

dudee i was drawing with a mouse for 3 months i think.and THAT IS PAINFUL . i think you should practice traditional. and when you get your tablet, drawing with it would be really easier

[@BenjaminRound]

It is all good man, you can start just by sketching/drawing in a sketchbook or on any paper.

[@sunnyn-pilly5497]

Where do you live like it's so pretty!!!

[@prasannagandre3495]

Be honest with yourself...🙂🙂

[@tonim.8730]

early squad!!!!!!

[@tonim.8730]

Are your courses for animation ready, and if so, from what price will it be ranging ?

[@HowardWimshurst]

It will be launching next week! More info then!

[@tonim.8730]

@@HowardWimshurst can't wait until next week

[@sweetenerized2401]

hi howard

[@HowardWimshurst]

hey :)

[@randomrandle9141]

Is that a gorillaz poster?

[@doomstaff8506]

Wow I’m 3rd lol

[@clementthangtinkhum7690]

First

[@okaybutwhythough7456]

Dang