Writer’s block is a common problem among creative people. While there isn’t a definitive way to bypass it, I provide three tips that work for me in this week’s Chad Chat.
I have created a new website where animators can come together, get help, collaborate and showcases their works. It’s still in the early stages with few members, that’s why I need your help! Go to Cartoonists In Cahoots, register, and let’s get some conversations going!
If you’re looking at purchasing Anime Studio, there are two versions to consider: Debut and Pro. These versions different in both price and features. Which is best for you? In this Chad Chat I go over some important features that Pro has over Debut. In the end, you can decide which is your best bet!
Is Flash becoming obsolete? With Apple rejecting the software for it’s iOS devices, plus the emergence of HTML 5, are Flash users doomed to being phased out? I discuss this question by dissecting Flash as two entities: as a creative tool and as a developer tool.
To start the new year off, I decided to do something a little bit different with Chad Chad. Instead of answering a question today, I will be sharing a story. I find the story inspirational and my hope is that you will too.
Writing out a screenplay is an important step when it comes to producing an animated cartoon. Sometimes it can be hard knowing where to begin or what techniques to apply. In this Chad Chat I give five tips that will help with the process.
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How long does it take to learn Flash in its entirety? How does one become inspired to achieve a complete piece of animated work? Is the process ever finished? In this episode of Chad Chat I dive into my personal experiences to answer these questions.
This is a new format I am trying. I am using Chad Chat as a supplement to the tutorials I release. Basically these videos offer a different take on the usual tutorial format. I will be basing future episodes off of questions I recieve from viewers. If you would like me to answer something, feel free to post a comment or follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
In this edition of Chad Chat, I explain the first steps you should take when it comes to getting involved with the animation process. These steps include what to research, what software to consider and what experiences you can use from a filmmaking background to help ease the process.
This is a new format I am trying. I am using Chad Chat as a supplement to the tutorials I release. Basically these videos offer a different take on the usual tutorial format. I will be basing future episodes off of questions I recieve from viewers. If you would like me to answer something, feel free to post a comment or follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
In Episode 2 of Chad Chat, I explain how to record high quality audio files for your animated cartoons and other visual presentations. This includes purchasing a high quality microphone, saving your files properly and apply a noise filter when appropriate.
This is a new format I am trying. I am using Chad Chat as a supplement to the tutorials I release. Basically these videos offer a different take on the usual tutorial format. I will be basing future episodes off of questions I recieve from viewers. If you would like me to answer something, feel free to post a comment or follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.