Should you PLAN your animation?

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Traditionally there are two ways to animate. Straight Ahead and Keyframing. In this class we explore what these styles are and when you might find each one most useful.
Credits-
Made and Voiced by Alex Grigg
Music by Skillbard
Logo by Renaud Futterer
Typeface by Laurie Rollitt
Additional Imagery
Ordinary Folk
Throat Notes by Felix Colgrave
Motion Roid by Jaeyeuon Lee
Jonathan Djob Nkondo
Ben Hubbard
Lost and Found- Directed by Andrew Goldsmith and Bradley Slabe, Produced by Lucy J Hayes, animated by Sam Lewis
Rebooted- Directed by Michael Shanks Produced by Chris Hockings, Nicolas Colla, Latenight Films.

[@rein2951]

I realise I do both subconsciously without realising sometimes. Didn’t even know they were two separate things!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Hey that's cool

[@Shining4Dawn]

I love this series. It's a great introduction to animation. I wonder if anyone's doing the homework assignments to this course and how a complete newbie would fare in doing these exercises.

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

I wonder that too :) some people share work with me via Instagram and twitter but I think moving forward I want to do some more practical classes based around exercises

[@Shining4Dawn]

@@AlexGriggAnimation Maybe a discord server dedicated to the series would be a good platform to see how people are doing, and also a nice opportunity for people to get input on their work.

[@Geraldekofo1888]

Thanks for your vidéo 🙏 i think now i'm gonna do keyframing

[@animatorFan74]

I love that you give some neat homework at the end of each of your lessons..... I am doing 3d animation myself, but still find all these lessons highly applicable to 3d. Only recently discovered your channel and really really loving it. :)

[@Bonkdoon]

Class has never been so entertaining

[@timroberts9542]

Best series going right now! You're helping a lot of animators with these

[@eloicmoi]

I appreciate the time spent on finding references that illustrate the things you are teaching. We're learning animation AND getting visual inspo all-in-one!

[@u.taranets]

I'm so happy I suddenly came across short from you channel. Simple, understandable and inspiring! And this little homework section - just what I needed! Thank you!

[@quentinmorales]

Thank you for providing all those very well planned, produced and documented videos for free. Invaluable, really

[@richochet]

You have a great teaching style and your generosity is appreciated.

[@my_self69]

Thank you so much for these Detailed Tutorials for Animation! Its helping alot :)

[@constant_vigilance22]

Awesome quality videos man, appreciate what you're doing 👍

[@Saku_Art]

Your content is top tier and needs more views! So well explained and demonstrated!

[@user-nz9kx4fd1o]

I'm korean student. This class is EPIC!!!!!!!!!! So thank you for make this animaition class.

[@agpone1]

These visualizations of thoughts are amazing! It's just fun to watch and listen

[@LLAMABOSS]

I love your animation style! Amazing classes!!!

[@kaimade27]

I love these man, these are very refreshing and I love the animation, visual style, colours too :D I hope you have a great day or night :)

[@user-fl9ix6bq5w]

bro your tutorials are nice and cool keep it up

[@vidsboutstuff4127]

The goat is back, love your style and hiw clear it is

[@gatzyuploadsstuff2486]

Yay!! I was waiting for this, thanks a ton!!

[@mbatirbaygil]

wonderful stuff, been a fan of your work ever since LNWC and I'm really looking forward to going through these videos

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks Mert

[@RandomArtzs]

I've watched his videos and tips and i gotta say, my animation has been getting better. Thanks Alex, i'll watch more of you so that i can improve more and get better

[@dixxejell]

I've been doing straight ahead for some time now. I didn't know there is another method to animate. Thank you for this one. I really love your tutorials.

[@Marvelous_Stop_Motions]

Huge help for my animations, Thank you!

[@lexicast2608]

I LOVE THESE!!

[@f4llenstarr]

Man these lessons are soooo good

[@jessicapilgrim9806]

Currently experimenting with both techniques throughout animations. You can definitely see the difference when you go back and test the animation. Using both helps with picking out what flows well and what doesn't and allows for you to go back and make any changes that might need to be made! Great video, very helpful!

[@pmp3446]

Another great tutorial. I also like your illustrations.

[@tggorudon2551]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm a beginner animator but I always struggle with basic stuff like this

[@islamicoicball]

you are a great teacher your classes really help me alot thank foe making this🥰🥰♥

[@JasonRamasami]

Masterful explanation.

[@hotsauce7124]

This is great!

[@ImCurrentlyNaked]

Hey Ben Ommundson! Love that guy's work. Love this series too, keep it up!

[@MetalKingStudio]

Thank you, Alex!

[@greenrhapsody9286]

keep it up Alex!

[@not-fruity-i-promise]

While I don't do the homework right now, I am planning to once I get a software for it, and I'm probably going to begin taking notes tomorrow

[@LukasDamgaard]

Oh wow , just realizing this applies to writing as well ! Plotters and Pantsers ! Architects and gardeners. Wow, this is SUPER interesting. Maybe it also applies to sketching intuitively, vs thumbnailing? - Great video btw. Love listening to these while working on my animated projects.

[@victoroam]

I love you, man!

[@tanjibulanimations5653]

i love this bro

[@GrayFox_74]

Man where were you when I was taking the worst animation class in high school

[@tomsouzas]

Perfeito! Amei!

[@billiesguitar]

(22:20) Straight ahead animating got me in such a mess, switching to keyframing was so helpful

[@viratwiththewords8616]

Subscribed instantly ❤❤❤❤

[@juanQuedo]

You made me remember how heart-breaking Lost and Found was

[@yuvaraj.r507]

Verry use full❤...

[@Jimbo1221]

I do both types! :)

[@dr.pawansharma4359]

When i was a beginner I would Do Straight Ahead and Man! I would draw for hours on every frame and the characters were continuously Shrinking and enlarging. And I was tired af But later on I discoverd Pose to Pose and it is a pretty good method

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

That is one of the big challenges with animating straight ahead in 2D. I'm glad you found a way around it :)

[@danimationn]

This is the best animation channel, you explain very well. keep it up 🙏

[@Idiot337]

This summer I’m going on a animation grind

[@darkninja373]

Hey I really loved all your videos Especially for beginners, you are just a blessing! Thank you so much for such valuable content... My question is from where did you learn all these things? Can you suggest some youtube channels and tutorials?

[@Joyboy9776]

Thank you

[@EverTheFractal]

Fantastic breakdown, I've only animated a little before (adding little animated details to illustrations, etc) but definitely wanna try more and it's great to have a straightforward and well made video going over the fundementals!

[@krisartfox83]

Thank u a ton! :-)

[@marycynthiachisom4837]

Please what app can we use to animate ?

[@Juliedeo]

🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@movntn]

I know your channel is mostly focused on the fundamentals but I would LOVE some content on how you use the tools (PS, ToonBoom, Procreate, etc.)

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Maybe soon! I really want to get this theory stuff out into the world then I can move on to more practical stuff

[@oferish_]

thank you for the videos! i really enjoy how informative + short but not too short they are! wanted to ask, which animation software/s do you think is a good one to invest in if i want to get more into digital animation?

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Thanks mate. Ah the eternal question! I need to investigate some of the cheaper software options out there... I use Tvpaint, but thats very expensive. If you have access to the Adobe suite AnimateCC is a good option. I've seen a few inexpensive things around like flipaclip and roughanimor, but I haven't used them so I can't tell how good they are. Blender is free if you want to try something in 3d as well :)

[@oferish_]

@@AlexGriggAnimation i actually have a student version of TVpaint, but it feels very.. old sometimes... Is it just me?

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

@@oferish_ haha yeh. It's a kooky program. Toonboom is a popular replacement but it's expensive too...

[@oferish_]

@@AlexGriggAnimation thank you for the fast replys i appreciate it! Keep going ur killing it!

[@GorbisHyukgi]

Hey I love your animations and wanted to know what animation software you use can you please tell me?

[@dodo-toon]

Thnx bro I use the keyframe tweeting animation using toon boom harmony , and I have the robotic unnatural move in my animation, how I kill this robotic issue while using the kryfrane tweeting is it only to use the spacing concept ?? Pls advise and check my cartoon animation shorts

[@aayushkhanna3992]

Hey what’s that clip used at 3:11 ? I really love that art style and would like to research more of that :D amazing videos btw

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

This was a test shot for my film Phantom Limb. It didn't make the final edit though :) glad you enjoyed

[@aayushkhanna3992]

@@AlexGriggAnimation amazing. Thank you so much

[@RagTag-N-Bobtail]

Milt Kahl: Keys > Extremes > Breakdowns > Straight-aheads on individual parts However, Richard Williams also said "Milt Kahl": Keys > Extremes > Breakdowns > Breakdowns between Breakdowns and Extremes > Straight-aheads on individual parts ...At the moment, I'm doing keys > breakdowns > very rough inbetweens (on the main/leading part/action) to "pencil test", throwing away drawings, discovering the exact spacing I want before tie-down... then creating a new folder/charts to focus solely on, say, the arms... ^ Working this way, like Milt, I find every piece moving independently from each other; unrestrained, unrestricted from being on the same timeline/chart; the head/body's breakdown is in a different position than the arm's breakdown position..... in addition, having the arms, (or whatever) in a separate folder allows you to move it along the timeline, experimenting with the timing... not locked into a single drawing..... So far, again, I find this more natural, fluid than robotically hitting keyframes, breakdowns. ...But it's also a giant pain in the ass!... Like James Baxter says in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKm2haV9bq-cY5Y I, like he, at that moment, still do not understand how Milt did it with a single paper & chart. Watch Milt's characters limbs... so fluid... not robotic (like most TV animation, arriving dead-on the breakdowns/keys)... it's shocking when you realize the difference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4LRgYRshqd7gqc

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Great resources thanks. Yes Breakdowns are the secret ingredient i think.

[@RagTag-N-Bobtail]

@@AlexGriggAnimation Considering there are enough frames to work with from Extreme to Extreme... so far, what Richard Williams said about the Breakdown rings true: "Don't go from A to B to C... Go from A to X to C."

[@debjitnaskar8296]

Which is the best and easy software to use...plz help.....and it would be very nice if it's free

[@Yah.so.no.]

If flipaclip didnt need as much money as it does i would try keyframing

[@natalieshowsstuff]

What do you mean? It’s not free?

[@daniellaizekemoe1967]

3:19

[@Skedooosh]

Have done something on favoring?

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Hello. Class three is about spacing, and class two is about the relationship between spacing, timing and posing. I don't use the term favouring very often, but those classes sound like the ones you're looking for :)

[@ender7278]

What's the top left at 1:35?

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

That's an ad I directed for NaturNes a few years ago :)

[@tiktoktoktik841]

I had an question. What app do u use the most? Cuz i realy wana tryie ur amaizing animations too!

[@tiktoktoktik841]

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