| Subject | Date Asked |
|
| PP | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I am located overseas, and I created a power point document that has 80 photos, taken with my ...
A: it sounds like you need to enlist the help of an online file hosting service. these are basically ...
|
| making a gif image | 11/11/2009 |
Q: i want to make a animated gif or a slideshow image out of a few jpeg pictures i have but everytime i ...
A: do you have access to photoshop? i realize you are probably trying to create the animated gif with ...
|
| Some level-headed advice please Joseph! | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I just wanted some level-headed advice. I am searching the internet for 3D apps that will integrate ...
A: hey sergio, the question you pose is a common dilemna for artists deciding which 3d program to ...
|
| how to be | 11/4/2009 |
Q: At the movement an doing a course called (Dida)Design in digital application level one but i haven't ...
A: it sounds like you need some direction on how to become an animator. i recommend exposing yourself ...
|
| basic questions to enter into animation | 10/4/2009 |
Q: love watching movies with special fx, animation & I would love it if I were a part of the making of ...
A: 1) if you are the type of person who comes up with ideas and has the motivation to develop them, in ...
|
| animation questions | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My Name is Carven. I am a college student am considering majoring in a design-related education. ...
A: 1) the animation field has been hit hard, just like most other fields in the current recession. ...
|
| Adding Flash Videos to a Website | 8/23/2009 |
Q: 2 Questions please 1. How can I create and add video effects such as those seen on ...
A: hey lala, it appears in the video that craig was shot against bluescreen/greenscreen, then keyed in ...
|
| AE timeline | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I'd like to make changes to a short movie in After Effects, but it only renders a small portion of ...
A: if the length of the timeline is shorter than the length of the clip, then you need to extend the ...
|
| Q | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I never used any of these software's. I just found them recently in the market. I need to buy some ...
A: each of the adobe programs fills a specific need. premiere is used for editing, although it has some ...
|
| Master's degree | 4/11/2009 |
Q: i am rahul.Rihgt now I am about to complete my bachelor's degree in computer science engineering at ...
A: sorry i am not too familiar with academic programs in india, so i'm not sure exactly which one to ...
|
| best resolution? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: What is the best resolution (for possible enlargement to a 35mm print) to render a clip in After ...
A: then i think your best option would be to use the 'Film (2K)' preset when you create your comp in ...
|
| beginner level 3D animation software | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 14-year-old who is interested in making short 3D animation videos. I am looking for the ...
A: sorry to say, but i am probably not the best person to ask when it comes to choosing between iClone ...
|
| laptops | 12/23/2008 |
Q: which laptop do you think is the best for animation?i have heard a lot about alienware ...
A: personally i love the laptops made by apple computer. although it is preferable to work on a desktop ...
|
| What's the best way to start learning about animation? | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I'm a newbie on animation. I like to draw, I draw a lot. However, I have no experience whatsoever ...
A: to start, you will want to have a good handle on adobe photoshop and illustrator. when it comes to ...
|
| animation | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I'm quite interested in a double major of Animation and Cinematography/Video Production. I would ...
A: digital techniques have transformed the entire industry, sometimes replacing old-school techniques. ...
|
| About my career in an animation | 9/8/2008 |
Q: i would like to ask that as i am doing now A-levels(Cambridge university).can i go to animation ...
A: animators come from many different backgrounds. most do not study mathematics or physics. generally, ...
|
| how does NBC Olympics 2008 do the graphic overlays? | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I've searched but cannot find a story about how NBC does the graphic overlays seen during their ...
A: such as those provided by chryon, are used to generate the real-time graphic overlays that you ...
|
| animating image sequence | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I imported a series of PNG pictures that make up an animation into After Effects as a "sequence" and ...
A: in after effects, time-stretch your .png sequence to shorten it. for example, in the time-stretching ...
|
| career in animation | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I am not sure whether to go for 3d animation or 2d animation or any other animation. Can you please ...
A: my advice is to find an area of animation that interests you. ultimately, i believe you will excel ...
|
| After Effects animation | 7/23/2008 |
Q: Any way to do frame by frame (traditional) animation on After Effects? I recently got the program ...
A: then import the sequenced artwork into after effects. for example, you can create a sequence of ...
|
| After Effect photo | 4/1/2008 |
Q: How can I save as a still image, or photo in After Effects?
A: 1) Go to the frame in your timeline that you want to turn into a still image. 2) Up at the top, in ...
|
| vfx | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I want join in VFX. Is it compulsory full knowledge in MAYA like Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, ...
A: some employers want a generalist, others want a person who knows a very specific area, such as ...
|
| animation | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I want know that i have not comleted of my gradustion(commrse) so you have think that my carrear ...
A: in my experience, an animation degree is always a plus, but more important to getting a job is a ...
|
| Vfx? | 12/6/2007 |
Q: If I don't have the knowledge of premiere. Can i work only with after effects and combustion for ...
A: although there are also some built-in effects. for more complicated VFX, many people use after ...
|
| animation and game designing | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I want to be a game designer and an animator and I wanted to know if its hard work bein these things ...
A: so i can't speak specifically to that market. in general, while there are some who hit it big, i ...
|
| VFx and 3D | 11/16/2007 |
Q: Sir, I am a Tibetan nationality very much intrested to study the VFx and 3d. How should I start? I ...
A: maya is quite complex for someone just starting off. you will be lost for a while. the best thing is ...
|
| VFx and 3D | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Sir, I am a Tibetan nationality very much intrested to study the VFx and 3d. How should I start? I ...
A: i don't personally use combustion, but i know it's functionality is more like after effects than ...
|
| VFx and 3D | 11/10/2007 |
Q: Sir, I am a Tibetan nationality very much intrested to study the VFx and 3d. How should I start? I ...
A: I suggest that your learn a 3D package, such as Maya, 3D Studio, or Cinema 4D. All of these software ...
|
| digital vs stop frame | 10/29/2007 |
Q: what are the benifits of digital animation over stop frame animation?
A: You can make mistakes and go back and fix them before doing a final "render". Another huge benefit ...
|
| animated heads | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering how they put Tom Burgerons head on America's Funniest Videos, on a movie ...
A: but I imagine that they probably cut his head out from a photo using a program like Adobe Photoshop. ...
|
| Learning animation | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I know basic C++ what should I do to learn animation? Will knowledge in C++ help me?
A: They primarily use 2D/3D animation programs (Maya, 3D Studio, After Effects, Softimage, etc.). If ...
|
| animating design. | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Hey joseph, im an artist and am trying to create a site of my own for my artwork. im an abstract ...
A: It sounds to me like your best bet is to scan your artwork, then use the scan as a template to ...
|
| Animation,multimedia and graphics | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Mr.Joseph.I m Neha from India.I m doing the Animation course from Arena Animation Academy.Tell me ...
A: My general feeling, however, is that you should select a school where you can get a general ...
|
| studio questions | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Joseph, Actually, my question was more about designomotion. I was amazed by your demo reel and was ...
A: i usually find them quite instructive. also, "peachpit press" puts out a series of books for various ...
|
| motion | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this. My wife wants to learn how to make pictures with motion. Such as ...
A: or perhaps Apple Motion. Please keep in mind that there is a bit of a learning curve for these ...
|
| ? | 5/27/2007 |
Q: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/262863/cardiff_at_night/ what do you think? is it fake?
A: yes, this is a fake. the "roll" in the video looks like a pretty common "video distortion" effect. ...
|
| adding moving bubbles to jpeg images | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I use Ulead MovieFactory 6.0 with Vista Home Premium on a Toshiba laptop. After returning from ...
A: i usually create bubbles in a program called Adobe After Effects, using a plugin called Trapcode ...
|
| best animation program | 4/21/2007 |
Q: what is the best animation program to use to make a cartoon?
A: I suggest scanning your artwork using registration pegs, then doing inking and painting in a program ...
|
| hello | 4/7/2007 |
Q: i would like to know which universities are the best for study animation in canada thanks for your ...
A: i'm US based and don't know specifically which universities in canada have the best reputation. in ...
|
| Swirl effect in A.E | 4/4/2007 |
Q: First, your web site is very nice and your 2007 reel is awesome. MyI am trying to create a simple ...
A: Without storyboards or visual reference, it's a bit hard for me to picture exactly the effect you ...
|
| Stabilization | 3/24/2007 |
Q: "Hello, I have river clips which were shot on the boat, so a little of it shake. I try to use ...
A: and should enclose a distinct feature. For example, if you were on a boat, and there is a lighthouse ...
|
| Can I do it myself | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I have been looking for a cartoonist, but I can not find out that is not outrageously price. I am a ...
A: If you do not have prior illustration or cartooning experience, I suggest you hire a professional. ...
|
| Animating ECG | 2/1/2007 |
Q: Please let me know how to animate (from the begining to the end of the trace) a single trace of ECG ...
A: There are a bunch of freeware Animation Gif Builders on the internet. Animated Gifs, I am pretty ...
|
| Gifs | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I have tried to combine a couple of my animated pictures (gifs) using my Paint program but when I ...
A: First, I would make sure whether your Paint program is capable of creating animated gifs. Secondly, ...
|
| animation | 1/27/2007 |
Q: a friend of mine is having a major birthday next week. we would like to make a video for him as a ...
A: Hey Mike - What you want to do is known as "tracking". This is when you take an image/video and ...
|
| am i aiming for a dream? | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I'm a sophmore in highschool living in Wisconsin, I've had a strong desire to have a career in the ...
A: A lot of traditional cel animation is outsourced to India, South Korea, and other countries where ...
|
| Displacement map ... AFX ... | 11/14/2006 |
Q: It mean if our displacement map is stil (not animated) then will it work without precomose ?Sir, i ...
A: Yes, a stillframe that is not animated will still work as a displacement map. However, the ...
|
| precompose in AFX ... | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Sir, i want to know why we need to do precompose to Displacement map's layer? (you know, when we ...
A: I believe that the reason for this has to do with the ordering of how After Effects processes the ...
|
| warping in AFX ... | 11/13/2006 |
Q: What is warping in AFX ? and how it works... please explain it with some exemples.
A: Warping is when you distort an image. AFX has a bunch of plugins that do this, all found under ...
|
| Displacement map ... AFX ... | 11/13/2006 |
Q: Sir, i want to know why we need to do precompose to Displacement map's layer? what the Technical ...
A: I believe that the reason for this has to do with the ordering of how After Effects processes the ...
|
| Mattes In AFX... | 11/6/2006 |
Q: sir, may I know about Mattes in After Effect ? what is matts (travelling matte, alpha matte, etc.). ...
A: Mattes are used to reveal or hide. They are used in many different ways; one common use of mattes is ...
|
| Special effect v/s Visual Effects | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I want to know difference bitween Special effect and Visual Effects, is these are deffrent or same ? ...
A: I understand visual effects to be a subset of special effects. Special effects is broader in scope, ...
|
| gif enlargement | 10/13/2006 |
Q: I recently downloaded Microsof gif animator. It's alright and all, but my gifs come out too small ...
A: Amanda - Are you sure your "export" or "save" settings don't have an option for how large the gif ...
|
| animation | 9/11/2006 |
Q: 1. how often do you create new pieces? 2. If you can't think of any ideas, what do you do? 3. Do ...
A: 1) On average, I work on 3-4 new animation projects per month. 2) When stuck, I find it useful to ...
|
