hello to all,
I am very new to graphics and animation finding the interest after work experience with a post production company.
I am wondering where I should start really, I have 3DS Max and Combustion which I am learning slowly while studying. I also know a bit with After Effects and Premiere.
I am mainly interested in 3D animation, all though I am working on a 2D Animation at home.
I am also quite interested in getting into Computer Games graphics and animation...do i need to learn anything spercifically for this?
Also how do i learn about file formats etc?
Many Thanks
Nina :bounce:
I must be the 2%, because I never asked that question.;)
While I agree with Mew that you need to learn the principles of animation first, I don't think learning those principles in 2D is a requirement. If you're more comfortable in a 3D environment, then learn there, but be sure to focus on the principles. I've seen plenty of stiff, nasty 3D work from former 2D animators, and I've seen lots of lively, flowing 3D from guys who have never done an inch of pencil mileage. Mastering animation technique has little to do with how many D's your animation posesses. :D
It's great that you're doing both, and I'd also encourage you to keep that up.
Welcome to AWN MidnightRaven! Please use the search function at the top of the page. Your question is asked by about 98% of all new comers.
Btw, continue doing 2d animation. It is ESSENTIAL that you learn the principles of animation before moving on to 3d. If you dont, then your 3d animation will look, stiff, frozen, and just plain ugly. Once you have the principles down then gradually move to 3d. I'd say you should continue to do 2d on the side. I use both mediums and I learn countless things as a result.
The people here will stress that you learn 2d before moving on to 3d more than the cgtalk people will. I suggest you continue to post here since everyone at awn is interested in 2d and/or 3d animation while a lot of the people at cgtalk are intrested in 3d stuff only (no offense to any of them).
"Animation isn't about how well you draw, but how much to believe." -Glen Keane