EOY Reflection

            I learned how to use Maya and Adobe After Effects. Those programs have a lot more to them then just the things we did in them. We learned the walk cycle, editing with the green screen, and making 3D objects. What I will do with what I’ve learned is probably find a way to apply it to graphic design. I feel that would be appropriate considering that is the stand I will be focusing on next year.
             We learned some of these techniques through different tutorials and step by step with the teacher. For certain effects that I did not know how to do, I looked it up on Google.  Trial and error is a big part of animation because you won’t get anything finished if you don’t try new things. This is important because it teaches us new ways of learning how to do simple movements and effects. Also, it is important for getting into any job in this field of work. For example, you can’t be an animator if you don’t know the basics. That is why this is important.            
          My strengths in this class would be getting my work completely finished, helping others on their projects, and staying on task. My weaknesses are having time to go back and fix projects that were not improved. I have improved by making time outside of class to work on projects such as the UFO in our video.
             The only thing I would change in animation class is how fast we go through a walkthrough of a project. Sometimes we go too fast and it is hard to keep up. Other than that this class is pretty good.             
          Overall, this class has taught me a lot about animation and how to use the software. I have learned lots of basic techniques that I would not have a clue how to do without this class.