Caricatura Digital 30

¡Moni y Clara son unas estupendas estudiantes de farmacia y amigas de los animales! ¿Alguien dirá lo contrario?

Animation Mentor Class 5 – Week 10 & 11

En la vida a veces las cosas no le salen a uno como quiere. Pero no por ello dejas de tirar adelante y seguir trabajando. Este es uno de esos momento donde me siento contrariado con el resultado final de la animación. Sí, por fin puedo deciros que la animación está “oficialmente” acabada. (more…)

Caricatura Digital 29

Anna y Javi se casan en breve, y se han marcado este detalle para la invitación de su boda. ¡Felicidades!

Animation Mentor Class 5 – Week 7 & 8

Primeramente siento haber tardado tanto en subir el post estas semanas. He tenido muchos cambios en mi vida a nivel personal y sentimental, y como comprenderéis necesitaba dedicar todo mi tiempo a esto. (more…)

Animation Mentor Class 5 – Week 6

Esta semana ha tocado preparar la animación del personaje masculino. No porque nos lo hayan pedido, sino porque así lo he decidido. Al final, lo que prima a la hora de animar es que hagas tu propia planificación y crees un método de trabajo que se adapte bien a tu manera de hacer. (more…)

Caricatura Digital 28

Este grupo de niños son todos amigos y por lo que parece ser, apuntan a ser ¡Inseparables!

Caricatura Digital 27

Este es un pequeño regalo que los dueños han querido hacer a sus 3 mascotas, 2 de las cuales ya no están con nosotros. Creo es un precioso detalle para recordarlos con una bonita sonrisa.

Caricatura Digital 26

Montse y Agustín son unos aventureros natos. En cuanto pueden, cogen su “Super Caravana” y se van a los confines del mundo… concretamente a la playa.

Caricatura Digital 25

Pep, la Montse y Kaya son los nuevos protagonistas de esta caricatura. Según nos cuenta Montse, Pep es un santo y tiene mucha paciencia.

Interview by YouAnimator

I’m very proud to announce my first interview as animator. YouAnimator get in touch with me and asked me if I would like to be interviewed as an animator with a successful future. Obviously I said YES!

Meet Albert Barba Cunill, a talented AM student from Spain with bright future. Albert is a big fan of the World Champion Spanish soccer team as well as Animation Mentor.

YOUANIMATOR: How long have you been involved with animation – and how did you originally get into it?

ALBERT: To be honest, I think that I’ve been involved since I was a child. I’ve always had artistic sensibility and I loved all related with drawings, movies and FX. I remember being a child I wanted to be technical in FX for Hollywood movies. This is not far from what I’m doing right now, my intuition was guiding me through the good path.

I completed a degree in “Electronic Art and Digital Design” in High School and in there I discovered 2D and 3D Animation. I learned with Maya software and I used it for more than 4 years, but I spent most of the time modeling with Nurbs, polygons, studying Fur, Cloth, PaintFX… I only spent 6 months learning 3D animation, and sincerely, I didn’t learned almost anything. I guess I didn’t have enough willing because It was very difficult for me and I was overwhelmed at the end.

Now I’ve discovered the animation through a different point of view. Knowing that you are able to create a character from scratch and give him to life is such a sweet feeling. Then, if this character produces laughs or tears to audience, well… then I will have achieved my goal: excite people.

Y: What do you think about the current school you attend (have attended)?

A: No doubt, for me Animation Mentor is the best animation school at the moment. The program gives you the opportunity to learn from the best professionals in the animation. And you can do it staying at home. For me it’s a unique experience and I’m making lots of friends and contacts. I hope they will serve in a near future! Anyway, I still have much to learn. I’ll finish the course in July 2011. Then I will focus on finding a good job.

Y: What would you consider the most crititcal aspect of character animation?

A: The hardest thing is to make believable what is not real. We are talking about a 3D character with no life, and bringing him to life requires a special sensitivity for observation and introspection. Small details are what really matters. The goal is to achieve a link between the audience and the character, and try they feel identified with what is happening. If finally happens, then the satisfaction is absolute. But it is very difficult to achieve it without the basics of animation. Without this base you will not get anything.

Y: what is the most difficult for you?

A: I still have much to learn, and I’m sure there are a lot of things that are very difficult and many of them I’ve still not discovered. I could tell you that the most complicated moment I had was when I was trying to animate a heavy object (external force) which was being manipulated by a character. External forces are very hard to comprehend when they interact with a character.

Y: Do you have any idols (role models)? (In animation and/or acting)

A: There are so many! But most of them I can’t remember the name. In the world of animation I would pick Chuck Jones (genious), Glen Keane, Matt Strangio (Animation Mentor student working on Pixar), Carlos Baena or Carlos Grangel (Character Designer). For me one of the best actors is Jim Carrey. His acting ability has no limits, has infinite performing choices. I just love his performance.

Y: What is your opinion of the rigs you can find on YouAnimator?

A: I still haven’t used them because Animation Mentor offers us their own characters rigs. However, in the near future I’ll download the rigs to practice.

Y: What are your dreams for the future? (can be animation related – doesn’t have to be)

A: Work as Animation Director in a feature film. I would love it, now that’s my goal, but I am a man who has many interests. Maybe in 10 years I’m working on music clips. What I do know is that I want to be creative the entire life, is the talent I have and I enjoy very much with it, so I’ll try squeeze it to the maximum.

Y: What is your ars poetica?

A: I think that if you believe in your opportunities and chances, then the reward will come to you someday. But you don’t have to wait for the 1 Million dollar call. You must believe in you, and if someday reward comes to you, this will be because you deserve it. The Passion and Love you show at your work are the keys that will open all the doors to success. And now, let’s fight for your dream!