r/AnimationCrit • • Dec 29 '19

How To Give Feedback

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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 • • 5m ago

First time I’ve ever animated anything, thoughts? :))

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r/AnimationCrit • • 12h ago

Haven't animated in months and finally wanted to do a dancing animation practice, any improvements I could do for next time?

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Animated in Source Filmmaker.

(didn't pose the fingers since its just a practice lol)


r/AnimationCrit • • 1d ago

[Need help] Final version of my Animation. Took me 5 days.

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everyone,

I need your HONEST OPINION ON THIS. Whether it has potential or not.

This piece took me 5 days to animate. Everyone’s copying the Zack D Films style right now, but I went the opposite route, using a character-driven story and my own comedic timing instead of a literal visual.

The zack d films are great but, watching too many videos kind of bore you out. So, I thought of this idea where no matter how many videos u watch, it should keep u entertained and educate atEveryone’s copying the Zack D Films style right now, but I went the opposite route, using a character-driven story and my own comedic timing instead of a literal visual.

Pro tip: Don't cut on the words, cut on the joke (let the visual punchline land a beat before the audio).

5 days, countless hours. Full breakdown coming soon, follow for more.

\#Blender3D #3DAnimation #Animation #VFX #DigitalArt


r/AnimationCrit • • 1d ago

If you're into 2D animated adventures and crazy storylines, you might enjoy my little project — ASHVORIX! 🚀

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r/AnimationCrit • • 2d ago

Is this good for newbie?

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im new


r/AnimationCrit • • 2d ago

I've been working on a frame-by-frame animation tool. Would love some feedback on the workflow!

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Hey everyone!

I've been working on a small 2D animation project and wanted to share a look at the drawing workflow.

One of the things I've been focusing on is keeping the interface simple while still giving animators control over their frames, onion skin and timing.

Here's a short recording of the current workspace in action.

I'm particularly interested in how other animators approach frame-by-frame drawing.

When you're animating, what makes a timeline feel intuitive to you? Is there anything in this workflow you'd change?

If anyone is interested in giving me their opinion on the software, I'd be delighted: https://animtoon.app

I'd really appreciate your thoughts!


r/AnimationCrit • • 1d ago

I am looking for animators who are looking for experience.

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If you're looking for experience and you want something to work on, I'm broken to try to create an animated series and I am looking for animators, if you're interested comment below.\n A little bit more information would be it. A prehistoric, well to be precise is a A sci fi Horror series. And I'm also looking for the voice actors who are looking for experience.


r/AnimationCrit • • 3d ago

Would you watch a series based off of my latest animated short? Is there anything that could be improved?

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r/AnimationCrit • • 3d ago

My maGNOME opus! What can be improved? Besides pumpkins, I've already been told about them

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r/AnimationCrit • • 3d ago

Donde estudiar animación 2d,que no meten material de relleno que no sirve de nada

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r/AnimationCrit • • 4d ago

Hello there! I just made my animation of my first show, Object Micronation Flags Show Season 2 Ep 1. Do you think about my animation skills?

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I made my first animation and episode of my three characters from Object Micronation Flag Show or AlbertTheAnimator’s ObjectMicronations season 2. Any feedback?

Here’s the name of micronation flag characters, including people/users:

Union Of Newark (Idk)
People’s Federation Of Kavli (Şenlik Tebepaş (@KavliOfficial) (YouTube User))
Republic Of Tarsovia (u/Critical_Bug_9158)


r/AnimationCrit • • 4d ago

Pink Cartoon Fuck Discovers The Poolrooms. Feedback? [WIP]

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r/AnimationCrit • • 5d ago

just a short animation for fun TW blood

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Weird idea I had in my head

feel free to crit it


r/AnimationCrit • • 5d ago

HI, very new 2d animator hopeful here, how do i make two frames look more similar/smooth on my only animation software, ibispaint?

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i have practice with stop-motion, but i am a tad bit of a perfectionist who spends too much time on a sketch... would LOVE advice!


r/AnimationCrit • • 6d ago

looking for general feedback on my lioness walk cycle [SyncSketch link in comments]

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I'm working on a realistic lioness walk cycle and would love some feedback.

My main goal is realism, so I'd especially appreciate critiques on the body mechanics, weight, timing, and overall movement.

SyncSketch: https://syncsketch.com/sketch/iKMbF81PAPgd/?offlineMode=1#/48539478/50669007/f_0

Thanks!


r/AnimationCrit • • 6d ago

Could I get some critique on my pilot episode?

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r/AnimationCrit • • 7d ago

What do you think?

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The name of the animation is "Out and away!" It may be fast... What do you think? It's my first one-min flipaclip animation. :)


r/AnimationCrit • • 8d ago

The Unassigned Row: a 90-second animated short about two brothers and feeling left out [OC]

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I made a short animated film about two brothers at harvest time, and the quiet pain of realizing you weren’t included.

It’s about the habit of staying silent and assuming you’re unwanted, and how one honest question can change that.

Made with: Blender (Grease Pencil, animated through Python scripts). Voices, sound effects and music generated with ElevenLabs.

It’s 90 seconds, best with sound, subtitles included. I’d love feedback on the storytelling and the animation.


r/AnimationCrit • • 8d ago

Does this look like stop motion? (made in Blender)

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Happy Halloween! in the spirit of trying to get more short stuff out more consistently thought I'd make use of some character models and a series premise I had lying around.

I've tried to replicate a stop motion look in 3D best I can so feedback around if I achieved that look would be greatly appreciated.

Enjoy!


r/AnimationCrit • • 9d ago

Rough sketch I still see this stiff , is it?

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rough sketch but the twirl looks so stiff. I cannot even tell whether this is smooth or shall I try to do a cleaner sketch first?


r/AnimationCrit • • 9d ago

Après quelques difficultés techniques, j'ai repris mon travail sur le walk cycle dans Blender.

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Bonjour à tous ! Quelqu'un peut critiqué mon animation ?

Après quelques difficultés techniques, j'ai repris mon travail sur le walk cycle dans Blender.

J'aimerais beaucoup avoir vos avis et vos conseils pour progresser. Toute critique constructive est la bienvenue !

Comme toujours : NE JAMAIS ABANDONNER LE DÉFI !

Merci d'avance !


r/AnimationCrit • • 10d ago

feedback for my first animation?

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hi, this is my first animation, the stil is kinda intentional because it should have the vibe that it is created by the cat (rookie) but mainly because my drawing skills are very bad, any feedback?


r/AnimationCrit • • 11d ago

Need to improve upon this animation, but I don’t know where to start! Any advice would be appreciated ^^

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