I want to share something that already saved me some headaches in Maya: a Retime Calculator. If you’ve ever had to slow down a shot by, say, 18%, or convert your 24 fps scene to 30 fps without manually crunching the numbers, you’ll know how tedious it can get. That’s exactly why I built this free tool. […]
I love meeting the team face-to-face whenever possible, share ideas, and feeling the energy of the creative environment. But at the end of the day, remote animation work is still the better choice for me. With the right tools, I can direct and animate from anywhere without sacrificing quality. Remote animation work allows me to focus […]
Let’s talk about the basic plots in animation. Storytelling is a powerful tool for building a personal brand and creating a lasting legacy. By crafting a compelling narrative around your personal story, you can connect with your audience on a much deeper level. But with so many different storytelling approaches, it can be challenging to […]
KZanim animator and director After years of working as an animator on films, games, and cinematics, I realized that the best work happens when there’s creative freedom, clarity, and a real connection to the story. I’ve always loved animation—not just as a craft but as a way to bring characters and worlds to life. Over […]
We live in a world where the creation of media of varying degrees of quality and enjoyment is more accessible than ever before.
Unfortunately, there is indisputable material oversaturation, and capturing the audience’s attention is becoming increasingly difficult.
The best examples to demonstrate that are music videos that stand out in the music industry by pushing the limits and expanding their lyrics and audio worlds to imaginary visual worlds that make everyone pay attention.
In today’s digital world, there are countless ways to tell a story. From social media posts to live-action videos, the options seem endless. But as an animator and director, I’ve seen firsthand how animated storytelling stands out as one of the most powerful ways to engage audiences and bring ideas to life. Here’s why animation […]
In today’s fast-paced world, museums and exhibitions face increasing competition for visitors’ attention. With so many options for education and entertainment, it can be difficult to stand out. Animated content can be a powerful way to engage audiences, enhance exhibits, and bring history and art to life in a way that traditional displays can’t. Here’s […]
A faceting effect livens up and interrupts the cubism that sets the morphology of the West system apart from the cliches of modern design. Characterised by its suitability for use in a wide range of different…
For as long as most of us can remember, video game trailers have been a part of the gaming world.
And anyone that has a few gaming years under their belt can attest to how far they’ve progressed!
When you compare any old classic to most of the current game trailers,
it’s apparent how far video technology has progressed.