ALWAYS STUDY!

• turn everything into a personal assignment
  • set a deadline
• go back and critique old work
  • write down critiques
  • remember the thought process you had when you made that piece and critique it.
• turn every film you watch into a film study
  • bring a sketchbook
    • sketch out shots
    • write notes on what you liked and didn't like
    • analyze what was effective

ALWAYS CREATE!

• make personal assignments and make deadlines!
  • roxy sculpture
  • fun character sculpture
  • film study boards
  • create backgrounds/layouts that explore the color concepts from this guide
    • http://beroop.tumblr.com/post/48209248100/wannabeanimator-tips-on-color-light-from-the
  • visual development portfolio
  • children's book illustrations
  • personal comics
    • diary
  • places and memories of youth
    • hometown
  • roxy sculpture
  • creature sculpture
  • weekly experimental animations
    • always finalize them, even if they're ugly
    • analyze the flaws and figure out how you could have fixed them
  • sticky note animation