Want to Learn How to Animate!?

Starting this Spring break, and all of next quarter, I will be releasing a series of animation tutorials,
as I work on my animation for my portfolio.

First Model is Almost Done

This is the first model for my animation.
Let me introduce: The kid.
He goes to Andrew Middle School, in Gladsvill FL.
He's mute. His friends are Zac, Cody, and Sal.
He has a lucky medal that he always carries around.
He gets lost, on his way home from his friends house, and walks right into the cemetery
Loves: Art
Hates: creepy things
Quote: "I think. Therefore, I am."
Personality: Quiet, not outgoing, Introvert, low self confidence.
Time took to model: 5 hours.


Enjoy, and watch out for further updates in the future,
Jonathan Hudgens

[more pictures after the jump]

Cracked Open Maya 2008 Again

OK, I started the modeling process. Here's a screen shot.
Production is going good. Mr. Knight introduced me to the guy who is going to speak tomorrow at seven. Cool dude.
[Marshall Lee Toomey, an animator straight from Disney, will be guest speaking at Pacific Union College on March 2, 2010. Mr. Knight is part of the faculty here at PUC.]
I think I'm going to like my film and television career. I cant wait till my animation is done.
CTV, I'll keep you posted.
My next post will be of the first, finished, model.


Had a great day for once,
Jonathan Hudgens

[Editor Update: Michael Castellanos!]

A Little Glimpse Into the 3D Animation Process

First off, I would like to show you another character sketch.
I bet your tired of seeing these,
but they are necessary evil in the animation process.
Ok, lets show you the animation process.

New Character Sketch for Attack of the Living-Dead

The First draft of the script is done. And I have two characters that I have final sketches for. This one was the second version of this character I sketched.
What do you think?
I think i have accomplished a fairly good character. This is the nameless kid in the animation :)
Creating the first sketches of a character, in my opinion, is the hardest part of any animation.
It takes the most creativity.
Anyway, I'll keep CTV posted on the progress of the animation.


Jonathan Hudgens

Animated Short Planned to Start Soon

I Jonathan Hudgens, am no expert when it comes to 3D animation.
But I do know how to do it. 

Thus, for my portfolio, I will be animating a six minute, or under, short.
This Short will be called: Attack of the Living-Dead.

Its a comedy.

Here's my first character sketch for the animation.



Premise:
Boy gets lost in graveyard. And goes further in while trying to find the way out.
His life flashes before his tiny little eyes.
Will he get out of this alive?

Will I get out of this alive,
Jonathan Hudgens