Hindering and Helping

The biggest things that are hindering me are other classes. I did not realize now much work would be require from my other classes, especially three 100 level classes. This cuts into a lot of my animation time and I find myself not getting as much finished, as I would like to. I do not regret not dropping anything, but I wish I could go back to the guy from week 2 and tell him just how frustrating this semester is going to get. I then might have dropped a class if for no other reason than I could work on my animations just a little bit longer. As far as helpful things are concerned, I found a website of Toon Boom tutorials that is really accelerating my comprehension of the program. In spite of this, I know there are many features that I will not be able to use to the fullest until I practice with them more. I find the classmates and in-class discussions quite helpful. It is very reassuring to know that I am not the only one struggling in certain regards. Animation is proving to be the most difficult thing I have done yet, but I do not think I have been more fascinated. Experimentation is also helping a lot. On some days, I will try to create a clip of just a couple of seconds and have a character do something, like sit or pick up a banana. These personal exercises are helping me figure out both what Toon Boom and I can do.