Over the last two year's i have learnt a lot about what i should and should not do when creating and animation or even working on a project and also what are my strengths and weaknesses. here is a list of some of the things i have learnt to do when ever working on something or just as a reminder for myself,

The first things i have learnt to do is make a list. plane and simple is to make a list of whatever needs to be done or what you need, it's one less you thing you have to think about or several as when a list as has been created it can be referred to at any time and it can make as a great checklist just tick off anything you have done or got.

The second thing is don't over complicate things right away, as an example for my last project i set the bar very high it terms of quality and quantity, and when it came down to making these parts that i had set myself it seemed an impossible task. i learnt that when designing something it does not have to be a master piece or even a complete thing as you can always add to it another time.

And something that i am learning today is patience and there is no need to rush things, unless for a deadline then you should be running to finish. patience is something you need when creating an animation especially if you are perusing 2d traditionally hand drawn as that can take a toll on you when you have drawing what seems like an eternity and realise that you have only done 2 seconds of animation of 30. but if you wait and be patient the outcome is mostly always amazing.  

Pre- work really hard in hopes you get everything in on time -Work Day -1;

so can say both Scenes 1 and 2 of my animation are complete all that needs to be done is composting and adding the sound. the rest of my scenes i have planned throughout the week leaving no room for a social life and very little time to eat, i have left time to sleep but it has been known as overrated.

here is a sneak peek at what i have planned for the coming week, p.s don't be intimidated by the level of professionalism involved.

Found this great site for after effects tutorials, http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/

S.W.O.T plain and simple,

Strengths;

Enthusiastic while working,
Always ready to learn more,
Great communication and listening skill,
Work well individually or as a group,
Large knowledge of Photoshop.


Weaknesses;

Proper time management,
Tends to rush things,
Impatient,
3D and Music design.


Opportunities;

Freelance,
Work directly with a company,
Continue highe education.


Threats;

Money,
Unable to find job in correct area of industry,
Social life.

I found this artist Patrick brown who does some illustrations of video games.

 I really like his style as it seems very unique, he adds his own personal touch to his work that also gives some a comical effect both funny and comic style.

                                       Here are some examples of his work that i find the best.