8 TIPS for how to be a FASTER ANIMATOR! - Part 1: Do this every time you animate!

Опубликовано: 19 Февраль 2026
на канале: Jean-Denis Haas
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There are many factors that can slow you down as an animator and put the speed brakes on your animation workflow. Today's upload walks you through my top 8 Tips on how to be a faster animator!
And here's part 2:    • 10 TIPS on how to ANIMATE FAST in MAYA! - ...  

Today's upload is packed with info and references to other clips I uploaded so here's the list:

Planning and Reference for Animation:    • Planning and Reference for Animation - DON...  
Animation Blocking Playlist which covers more planning, pose libraries, testing your rig, working in chunks, etc.:    • Animation Blocking - Check List, Tips, Demos  
Most Common Animation Mistakes Playlist:    • Most Common Animation Mistakes  
Work/Life Balance:    • Work/Life Balance, Productivity and Burnout  
Animation Health Tips:    • Animation Health Tips - Take Care of Yourself  
Takes Notes (Workflow Tip):    • Take Notes! - Animation Workflow Tip  
Avoiding Burnout:    • How I avoid BURNOUT  

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What experience do I offer?
✔️ Animation Supervisor at Warner Brothers Animation / formerly ILM (17+ years)
✔️ Teacher at Animation Mentor/Academy of Art University/my workshops (14+ years)
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:08 TIP 1: Have a Plan
1:05 TIP 2: Test your Rig
1:52 TIP 3: Avoid repetitive Tasks
2:59 TIP 4: Focus on Story not Details
4:01 TIP 5: Make a List of Notes
5:51 TIP 6: Work in Chunks
7:07 TIP 7: Avoid Distractions
7:45 TIP 8: Stay Healthy
9:35 Sign up for my Workshop!
9:57 Thank you and SUBSCRIBE!
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The music I'm using in all of my clips is from Epidemic Sound:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
(referral link, thank you!)

The screen capture tool I'm using:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/refer/...
(referral link, thank you!)

The critique tool I'm using:
http://zurbrigg.com/keyframe-pro

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