Animating a Film on My Own - Ep#1 - Pre-Production

This is the first episode in a series of videos about the overall process I go through when making my own films. This video is focused on the first steps in the creative process, the Pre-Production.

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What software am I using?
Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Cinema 4D (Currently with Redshift)

Music from Epidemic Sound:

[skidfrog]

Great advice . I've been working in animation almost 40 years now....and your idea to do if it's just one at a time is fantastic. One picture can have a lot of impact and there's no easy rule for it. Totoro bus stop is a masterclass in simple story. Shinkai's "She and her Cat" is a wonderful wonderful poetic story angle. Stay busy and keep playing / learning !

[diefrege]

I study animation and currently started to work on my final project, everything you mentioned is what I will do in the next few weeks/months... so your timing is perfect. :D I love your style, you are truly inspiring to me! Thank you for your videos!

[LieLikesMusic]

Exactly what i need right now. Thank you!!

[alejandrogoizuribe]

Introverts rock! Totally identify myself.

[Ninjanese_art]

I respect the fact that you keep it honest while inspiring future animators to keep at it. One thing that sticks with me from another video Olof made is “ while practicing figure drawing why not make an animation with those sequences “. Much respect @ Olof

[manueln.g.]

Seeing this type of content and hearing from people like you encourages me to learn.

[MicMirageMusic]

One point in particular stood out for me: keeping the process a little loose and allowing some freedom in changes (even in the last steps). Coming from a one-man production mindset I always found it tedious to work down my task list when I started out "top down", structured everything beforehand and had the expectation to stick to it completely. Similarly to Olof I found that keeping some things open for happy accidents helps the long term motivation massively, as there are still things in the process to discover!

[manjujaiswal]

It's helpful and amazing thanks 😊

[jta]

The music was really calming and actually helped me focus on your voice thank you for this video!

[millerrobayo]

Olof Storm excellent videos. Thanks for sharing.

[caracterbuilding]

U r awesomeness. Thanx for this video. Very encouraging. Keep up the gr8 work

[miguelmunoz]

i love your videos because you encourage so many people to create something, something we are passionate about. you've helped me understand the inner beauty of animation and storytelling and i aspire to create something people can learn from. Thank you and keep it up! You're amazing!

[vazak]

Your advice is grand and so helpful and well delivered, thank you!

[FuatKarakahya]

When it comes to planning a story, I'm an index card guy. Helps me a lot when generating new ideas and
stops me from getting anxious over my writing skills.

[DANIYALK]

I am giving my thesis in animation and YOU ARE A BLESSING!

[InauguralAgate]

Ngl man I'm nowhere near ur level but u never cease to inspire me- heck, I did an extra credit project for class analyzing your animations, so in my eyes you're already one of the greats ❤️

[ThomasSchannel]

I look forward to the rest of the videos, I always enjoy seeing how different creative people work and their methods. Oh and it should have its own playlist!

[DRAWWITHSKECHA]

as a 19year old who just got into the industry....this is soo helpful

[ayat_atira]

You're the best animator i have ever seen , you are great
I learnt so much from you
You help so many people creating their projects and making their dreams and ideas come true . so, thank you very much

[MRspidermac]

Your work is amazing. Thanks for sharing your experience.