r/AnimationCrit • u/redblos207 • 1d ago
r/AnimationCrit • u/steeenah • Dec 29 '19
How To Give Feedback
Feedback is hard, and it can feel like you're being mean when you write "negative" comments on someone's hard work. While being encouraging is important, constructive feedback is one of the most crucial things you can give to your fellow animators. It will help them improve and achieve their goals. It might be your feedback that helps them reach a new milestone on their creative journey, whether that's getting an interview or reaching a thousand subscribers on Youtube.
By giving constructive feedback, you are also helping yourself become a better animator, because you need to stop and think about what actually makes an animation work.
A good way to give feedback is to point out something that was good with the animation, and something that's not quite reaching it's potential. If you're feeling stuck on that last part, here are a few questions you could try to answer in your feedback.
- Did you understand the story/intention behind the animation?
For example, if the story is meant to be funny - did you actually find it funny? Why did you, or why did you not? Did you like the main character? Were you confused by what was happening at any point?
- What do you think about the character design?
If this is an animation that includes original characters, do you like how they look? Why, or why not? Was there any character that was hard to read?
- Are the characters expressive?
Can you see what a character is feeling, are they happy, sad, angry? Does it seem to make sense with what they're saying or doing in the animation? What do you think the character is thinking?
- Does the animation feel believable?
For example, if a character is lifting a heavy box, does it feel heavy? Does the bouncing ball feel like it's bouncing or just moving up and down?
- How do you like the tempo of the animation?
Is it too fast, slow, even? What do you think the tempo is currently like, and do you think the animation would look better in a different tempo?
- What is your general impression of the animation?
Often, you want to feel something when watching an animation. If you're just feeling "meh", why is that? Why do you not think the animation is funny, sad, cool, informative, etc?
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I hope these question can serve as a start for you. Share your tips and tricks for giving good feedback in the comments!
Here are a few examples of constructive feedback from old threads in this subreddit that all mention something good, and something that could be better:
"I'd say that the timing and the layout of the animation are good so far, but the camera movements are very quick and very jarring. Trying easing into these movements slower, don't be afraid to slow things down a tad to emphasize hits and reactions. Give the viewer some time to process what's going on!"
"It looks good, the facial expressions are spot on! I think it would be more comedic with a bit of anticipation before the final smile, to make the change in expression obvious."
"I applaud you for doing stop-motion (because it can be very annoying at times) but it was kind of hard to tell what was going on. Is it possible for you to move their limbs more and make more facial expressions?"
r/AnimationCrit • u/No-Contribution8225 • 3d ago
Need help on animation topic (NOT MY ANIMATION)
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Recently I stumbled upon a creator on youtube named historically and I really like how he creates his documentaries this is a cut from a video he posted 2 weeks ago and I really wanna learn how to make these types of documentaries since I do have a lot of ideas I want to share online but get stopped on how to format these ideas on a budget. What I need is a step by step on how to get this same results of quality and smoothness and what are the tools I need paid or free what matters is to get this type of quality at scale meaning more than 3 videos 20 minutes a month.
credits @Historically on youtube
r/AnimationCrit • u/LIMP_LIMP • 4d ago
Something looks off..?
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Hey guys I need advice on what looks off about my animation. I think maybe it’s too stiff, I would like some advice or recommendations on videos to watch to fix this. I really appreciate any advice you can give. Thank you <3
r/AnimationCrit • u/corporateslave2510 • 5d ago
After Effects Here's the trailer of my new original animated series "The Man Who Wouldn't Die!" Need honest feedback and reviews.
My name is Subhopriyo, im the creator of upcoming animated series "The Man Who Wouldn't Die". I have created this over the period of past few months all by myself. Do share me your review amd feedback on this piece of work nd feel free to ask any qns.😊
r/AnimationCrit • u/Hollowmart_studios • 6d ago
¡Hola! ¿Qué opinas de nuestro proyecto? (Después del último día de Hollowmart Studios)
r/AnimationCrit • u/Novaframestudio • 7d ago
🎨 Novaframe Studio busca nuevos talentos
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🎨 Novaframe Studio is Looking for New Talent
At Novaframe Studio, we're expanding our creative team to develop original animation projects.
If you're passionate about animation, illustration, and storytelling, this is your opportunity to join a growing studio where you can collaborate with talented artists, develop your skills, and contribute to original productions.
We're currently recruiting for the following roles:
• 2D & 3D Animators
• Traditional & Digital Artists
• Background Artists
• Comic & Manga Artists
• VFX Artists
• Sound Designers & SFX Artists
• Video Editors
If you have a portfolio or examples of your work, we'd love to see what you can create.
📩 Apply today by sending us your portfolio or contact us for more information:
📱 +506 8947-7331
💬 Discord: novaframestudio_
Novaframe Studio
Creating Stories. Inspiring Creativity.
r/AnimationCrit • u/Possible-End-4648 • 7d ago
Does this look good?
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im a small roblox animator and rn I am trying to animate the choso vs naoya jjk fight for a video. all i want to know is if it looks acceptable so far
r/AnimationCrit • u/Old_Froyo_3315 • 9d ago
Animation/lighting practice. Any tips?
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Trying to practice this flame loop AND lighting, and Im sure I’ve made many mistakes. Help thank you please and thank you
(this is just the first layer of block shading, plus I plan on animating the character, I just wanted to catch any mistakes NOW before I continue
r/AnimationCrit • u/KushRolledBSA • 12d ago
Could use some feedback on anything really
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Short clip from my latest episode. Its a solo project where I've done everything myself. Still amateur level so I could use some feedback on where to improve for the next one.
r/AnimationCrit • u/Intrepid_Citron_324 • 13d ago
WE ARE GOING TO DO THIS!!!!!/ZROBIMY TO!!!!!
youtube.comWbijaj cie na LIVE!!! robie test animacje (przewidywane) oraz możliwe że pilot :3 🔥
r/AnimationCrit • u/xvoxai • 13d ago
🤖 If you enjoy funny robot adventures, come join me on YouTube! Channel: xvoxai
r/AnimationCrit • u/Ok-Air7021 • 16d ago
Hi everyone! If anyone got any spare minutes I would love to get some feedback on this!
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r/AnimationCrit • u/MynameJe55 • 18d ago
Check out my latest animation! Things get real weird, yet wholesome?
r/AnimationCrit • u/FlanMysterious9747 • 19d ago
The scarecrow ate all the crows! (Feedback)
r/AnimationCrit • u/Aggravating-Alps342 • 20d ago
Problemed Production - A Short Film
r/AnimationCrit • u/lupy_color • 22d ago
How to improve this animation for a collab?
I wanted to make the animation more expressive, but the short time makes that quite difficult
https://reddit.com/link/1ujeid3/video/1ov0q6r2gcah1/player
https://syncsketch.com/sketch/XGe1ovbRCMXN/
only the wip is mine
r/AnimationCrit • u/Longjumping_Case6152 • 22d ago
Beginner Maya Walk Cycle, Looking for Critique
Hey everyone, I’m pretty new to Maya and animation, and I’m trying to improve this walk cycle.
Could anyone give me feedback or critique on what I’m doing wrong and what I should focus on fixing?
SyncSketch:
https://syncsketch.com/sketch/AcitVrsgNLR3/
Any feedback would help a lot. Thanks!
r/AnimationCrit • u/Appropriate_Two_1077 • 22d ago
I made a movie over two years for my brother in the style of Dragon Ball following the strongest bear on earth: Berry Berrinson! (Read the desc, please! 😎)
I made an animated movie for my little brother in the style of Dragon Ball following the strongest bear on earth: Berry Berrinson. Contains Metallica, Buff Doge, and Invincible or Kill Bill-levels of blood! Made for my now 11 year old brothers birthday. To understand the second, you’ll need to watch the first one. The second one has much better animation. Thank you to all that watched!
The Berry Berrinson Movie (2024): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NqjBNIKxHLI
Berry Berrinson 2 (2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnYkxAuUPqU&t=3s&pp=2AEDkAIB
Hope you like it! Any feedback or suggestions for the finale is welcome!
r/AnimationCrit • u/Wood_studio • 23d ago
So I just made an animated pilot, could you plz watch it and tell for any improvements that i should make? The pilot is on yt and is called Hablo Diablos or you can click the link below
r/AnimationCrit • u/Previous-Series4380 • 24d ago
need help!
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im animating on flipaclip for the time being because i cannot use krita until i replace my stylus…
i am going to be working on an animated series soon and i am practicing animation
i would like some tips, ill post more of my animations in the comments
r/AnimationCrit • u/TillJaded4614 • 25d ago
How To Improve This Animation and To Make the Camera Work Look More Smooth?
youtu.beI did this animation a few months ago and looking back I don't really like how choppy the camera work is, I was wondering how to make the camera look more smooth
Felt like the animation on the scissors was a bit choppy but I'm not sure how to fix that