Craig Roberts

@CraigRo22615186

Founder @ Doberman Pictures | Director- Peabody & Sherman Rocky & Bullwinkle

Vancouver, Canada
Joined May 2018

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    8 Mar 2019

    I defeated this tweet at wrestling

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  2. 13) The eyes tell the story. It’s where we look to learn what a person is feeling, thinking and how they’re relating to others. Craft thoughtful animation of your character’s eyes and create a connection with your audience.

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  3. Feb 1

    12) When I want feedback on how to FIX animation I show an animator. When I want feedback to see if the animation WORKS, I show my kids. There is no better way to know if you are hitting the mark than seeing an honest reaction to your work.

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  4. Jan 31

    11) When starting a scene I set my brain to “Playtime”- thinking of ideas and possibilities, nothing is off limits. Once I have a plan I switch my brain to “Worktime”. I COMMIT to the idea and every decision I make is about how to execute it on screen.

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  5. Jan 30

    Some ne’er-do-wells grow up to be con’icts.

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  6. Jan 30

    10) Animation is often about what you DON’T move. It may seem counterintuitive, but keeping a character still can make for the most moving performance.

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    Jan 29

    #29: Sherman! ❤️ You know, all the episodes are still on Netflix, ready for you to binge: May I recommend the following 5 episodes as starters, in any order, for the uninitiated (it is very very hard to only pick a few!): - Seas…

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  8. Jan 29

    9) As a director I love working with animators who bring solutions- not problems. Next time you think “I don’t know what to do here” make sure you’ve explored it enough. Then bring your ideas forward as options.

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  9. Jan 28

    8) When reviewing demo reels I will often watch them with the sound turned off. Make sure your animation is strong enough and clear enough that It works by the visuals alone.

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  10. Jan 27

    7) When animating digitally the software doesn’t create the result, YOU do. Push, pull, break, cheat, draw, redraw... do whatever it takes to make it work the way you want. Remember, you are in charge. Don’t compromise!

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  11. Jan 26

    6) Finished animation school and didn’t get a job? Keep working on new shots for your reel! It took me a years to get into animation full-time. I know it can be discouraging, but use that to motivate yourself to keep at it. I did and never looked back.

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  12. Jan 26

    6) Finished animation school and didn’t get a job? Keep working on new shots for your reel! It took me a years to get into animation full-time. I know it can be discouraging, but use that to motivate yourself to keep at it. I did and never looked back.

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  13. Jan 25

    5) Whether animating in 2D or 3D I plan my shots with thumbnail sketches on paper. I like using Post-Its so I can add or subtract poses, explore variations of a pose, or even rearrange the order.

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  14. Jan 24

    4) Resist the temptation to add movement in the early stages of your animation. Great animation is built on a foundation of SOLID POSES. No amount of slick movement can save you from weak posing!

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  15. Jan 23

    Boomerangs. They used to be popular, and then they went away... but now they’re coming back.

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  16. Jan 23

    3) When animating dialogue the least important part to me is what the mouth is doing. That’s why it is usually the part I animate LAST. Thoughtful acting, gestures and facial expressions really do the talking.

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  17. Jan 22

    2) Animation works due to a principle called “Persistence of Vision”. Animators get work done through their “Persistence” and “Vision”. Keep your eye on the prize. Work hard. And most importantly... Finish it!

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  18. Jan 21

    1) Animators typically rush through the bouncing ball exercise. Don’t! Every principle you will use as an animator is represented in this exercise- spacing, timing, arcs, weight... Mastering this will improve your animation.

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  19. Jan 20

    I'm not writing these as the "Animation Commandments". But as an animator and director these have worked for me. If you have any animation questions along the way- ask.

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  20. Jan 20

    I have decided to use to Twitter to share 100 daily animation tips. These will mostly be for students looking to break into the industry, newer artists looking to get to the next level, or anyone looking for some animation insight.

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  21. Jan 11

    Untitled Duck Game vs Dog Titled Ida

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