Thanks to everyone who came to our Discord Discussion. We hope it was useful to you.
Animation Resources is hosting monthly Discord parties on its Discord server. Join us the last Saturday of every month to participate in discussions and network with fellow artists from all over the world. The party starts at 4:30 pm (PDT) and the program begins at 5:30 pm.
THIS MONTH’S PROGRAM
Our schedule of monthly programs under the banner Discord Discussions continues Sunday September 26th!
There is a myth that true artists don’t use reference, that they are just born gifted, and that inspiration just comes out of thin air. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The most successful artists use reference for two main purposes. One is for finding solutions to technical problems. If you need to animate a walking dog, then you’ll need reference on quadruped mechanics. And the other is for general inspiration. Great artists expose themselves to as wide a variety of work as they can, regardless of whether or not they see an immediate practical use for it. Join Animation Resources Programming Director Davey Jarrell, Education Director Taber Dunipace and President Stephen Worth on Sunday, September 26th on Discord as they dive deep into both of these methods for using reference. Doors open at 4:30pm PDT and the program starts at 5:30pm PDT!
HOW TO USE REFERENCE
At The Animation Resources Discord Server
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26th, 2021 5:30 pm (PDT)
HOSTED BY DAVEY JARELL WITH TABER DUNIPACE AND STEPHEN WORTH
Animation Resources is one of the best kept secrets in the world of cartooning. Every month, we sponsor a program of interest to artists, and every other month, we share a book and up to an hour of rare animation with our members. If you are a creative person interested in the fields of animation, cartooning or illustration, you should be a member of Animation Resources!
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Davey Jarell is a member of the Board of Directors of Animation Resources. He is a professional storyboard artist for television and acts as our Director of Programs.
Taber Dunipace is an animation educator who serves on the Board of Directors of Animation Resources.
Stephen Worth has been producing animation for over 35 years. He is the President of Animation Resources.
ABOUT DISCORD
Discord is a free chat app that supports video, voice chat and text chat. Discord servers are divided into channels, which all have their own subject or theme of discussion. Members are assigned roles which helps everyone keep track of who’s who. The Animation Resources Discord channel is a virtual meeting place for our supporters. You can meet other Animation Resources members, talk with the people behind the scenes at our organization, and attend lectures and screenings— all without leaving your home. It’s free and open to everyone in the creative community. If you’d like more info on how Discord works, see this article: What is Discord?
Here’s how to install the Discord app and login to the Animation Resources Discord Server:
- 1. INSTALL DISCORD
- iPhone or Android: Download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store and install.
- Desktop: You can access Discord for your Mac or PC from discordapp.com. You can choose to download and install the free Discord app, or enter our channel directly using your web browser. https://discord.gg/cuvNvsMNQP
- 2. CREATE AN ACCOUNT
- Just follow the prompts to create your own login account.
- 3. JOIN THE ANIMATION RESOURCES CHANNEL
- Click the plus sign to the right of the app and select "JOIN A SERVER".
- Enter this invite code: vES5YsV
- 4. YOU’RE THERE!
- Take a moment to look around, read the rules and introduce yourself.
The Animation Resources Discord Server is open to the public right now. Pop in and look around, and make a point to visit on Sunday!
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