I came across this great thread relating to the level you need to be at to make it as a 3D artist in the games industry. So I decided to make a similar one but with a specific focus on animation. . . 1

"But even if it were accepted and someone were going to pay me to use an AI engine to create work, I just wouldn't do it. I don't create art just so I can have something to get paid for." -Jim Fucking Lee

Looks like nitpicking, but notes like these are important to make your animation even better. You also know the rest of your shot is working well when people go this detailed.

I've always liked this graph. If I had to pick another bit of advice, it'd be that it took 13 years of applying before I got into Industrial Light & Magic , sometimes it takes a while for the stars to align...

Bit of Wolverine action

Looking for a game instructor for Game workshop 2 at iAnimate.net. If you have 10+ experience and real key framing skills, email news(at)ianimate.net your demoreel and resume.

What a great quote from Richard Williams in The Animator's Survival Kit!

Check out this awesome work from the Rumble team!

Here's my iAnimate Workshops games workshop takedown demo. Most of this was done live. I like to animate all the assignments with the students to give ideas for process and workflow. They also get to see me struggle and fix issues when they come up.

I'm going to be reviewing demo reels soon LightBox Expo! Come on by to say hi and get some feedback. Hall C Fri Oct 25 / 3:30-4:30pm Sun Oct 27 / 3:30-4:30pm #LBX2024 #lightboxexpo

Happy birthday to the talented Pete Docter.

LightBox Expo is officially 2 weeks away!! Our sponsor Titmouse Animation created this incredible animation for us! Starting January 2025, you’ll see this intro leading all LBX YouTube videos.

Our game Just got announced!!

I made the #SFX to this incredible animation by Kevin Rucker If you enjoy like it pls RT🔁and like❤️ #SoundDesign #StarWars #Ahsoka #clonewars #3danimation #Audioforvideo iAnimate Workshops

Morning #animation community! I'm offering Demo Reel and Shot Reviews. Here is what some of my students' have to say! “When I saw the opportunity to have my reel reviewed by Justin I didn't hesitate to get one, I am a huge fan of his work and I am incredibly thankful for the

Thought I’d post an updated reel. Has some old stuff, some new stuff, and some teaching demos. vimeo.com/911098065

🎮 Want to level up your game animation skills? Join Kevin Rucker in "Games Workshop 2"! With experience at Riot Games and on titles like God of War and World of Warcraft, Kevin’s here to share his animation secrets. Don’t miss out on learning from a pro!

Spots are filling up. Sign up for my class if you want to work on your combo and takedown skills.

Merry early Christmas to me. I bought an original Floyd Norman commission! Was tough to pick what character, but thought I'd go with one of his first. Can't wait to frame it.

Another fun takedown demo for my iAnimate Workshops class. This was done live with other recorded sessions during the week. Sign up for my class if you want help tackling something like this.