The Life of a Student Animator - final year character animation project

An animation I produced for my final year Computer Animation Project module at Teesside University. We were able to undertake whatever work we chose as long as it was a suitable amount. This idea was based on my own experiences as a student animator (though thankfully I haven't had many computer crashes) and was really fun to make because of that.

The environment is purely for storytelling purposes, as my focus was on character animation specifically; it would have been a waste of time for me to spend much time on the environment when I could be animating.

The main rig is 'Bonnie' by Josh Sobel. The housemate character was 'Simone', an edited version of the 'Norman' rig. The character on the computer monitor is the 'MooM' rig by Ramtin.

Everything else was done by me, using the following:
Animation and modelling - Autodesk Maya
2D assets - Adobe Photoshop and Quicktime Player (for screen recording)
Music and sound - Logic Pro
Editing - Adobe Premiere

[caitlinvickers]

Thanks for all the views and subscriptions! I'm not sure why everyone has suddenly found this but it's awesome!

Also, just to encourage anyone thinking of pursuing animation, the awful computer crashes were NOT my experience! Sure, sometimes Maya would close, but I didn't have these kinds of problems. I always kept an hourly backup anyway. So don't be put off, this is just to make fun of the process!

[stephaniehealey]

I am meant to be working on my animation and instead I'm watching this and laughing about how relatable it is.

[yeinxtiger-fox]

does the girl realize she is already a 3d animation

[jaschabull]

I felt too sorry for her to find this funny.

[aurelian]

nightmare memories of game development

[sonicthe]

29839829482839839849839848 hours of rendering complete

*Open's File*

File Corrupted

[novahynes]

I love this! It is very funny and very true. Software malfunction and rendering times...it's a nightmare! 🙂 I hope you got a straight A for this one at the time!

[PopFlipCatchStickRol]

I'm so glad I typed in student animation and found this. I relate to this so much haha. Great work! 

[CaseyDplays]

Student: Look I tried to finish it and send it 3 times. It kept throwing up different errors.

Teacher: Uh huh... RIGHT? and what was it about?

Student: Well... um... It was about a student trying to submit their work on time but not being able too because of a computer throwing up errors.

Teacher: (Rolls eyes) Of course it was. (sits down at her desk and it has just come through.)

Teacher: (looks at student) Whoa meta!

[fmfboy]

I feel with you xD I hate when a projct crashes or all get wrong... xD

[neilrulz]

That was so spot on!! That moment when the rendering gets to 98% feels like its taking forever for the last 2%.
Loved it!

[luclarabie]

That's why when you render something, do it in png or jpg, then when all frames are rendered, convert it into a video format, problem solved.

[leonajasz]

The character's movements are so realistic and cute! <3 love the video

[sieman]

This...is pretty accurate haha...nice movement of the characters too!

[Gamerstupid]

I play with 2d rigs dammit... you're good though

[chericeri]

This is so good, well done! The lighting is really satisfying, the music is cool and the storyline is suitably frustrating XD Awesome job!

[CebisoMhlanga]

Haha, when someone walks in whilst you're trying to act out references and your screen is off when you've been saying you're working! XD

[CreativeSteve]

this was very fun and entertaining to watch. as a beginner animator I can relate. 😊

[TheConfuzzledCat]

Well, I need a new career plan then. (I mean, I'd be doing 2D animation/scriptwriting, so it wouldn't take up quite as much time or filespace, but still...)

[squiggles]

When your life is actually a simulation of a simulation.