I’ve forgotten how to animate.
The last time I seriously did, was about a few months ago, a basic ball drop in an attempt to refresh my skills. So why did I add animation as part of my project? I’m a sucker for gifs. Getting back in the swing of things as been a challenge; as a result, I’ve decided to go with more expressive gifs than the standard full body, anime like snap shot that I pictured initially. I want to showcase Haru’s personality through her face and gestures. It’s not complete but it is a start. Like I said it’s been a while.
Another point I’d like to explore is the app subscription model. The app I’m using to animate is Animation Desk. I like it a lot so far; it’s easy to understand and simulates hand animation the way I’d like in a digital format. The only issue is that it’s a subscription based privilege. While the free version gets the job done, I am struggling with whether or not I should subscribe for about $10/ 1 month. As a creative, I hate subscription based tools; I’d rather pay out right. So that’s where I am with that.