Flip Review no.1

So I finally got around to doing the first video review. It was very interesting for me to do this, and it served as a good test to prove that I can easily do more of these in the future and hope to make it a regular part of the blog.

Remember that this is funded 100% by love and rainbows, and these reviews will be free if you're interested in sending something in to me. Click here to find out more, and to see the guidelines for submitting an animation for review.

My thinking about all this is that watching a video review of an artists work is a very efficient way to learn about animation. As usual, I would appreciate any comments, particularly those that suggest ways I could improve upon this idea.

The animation discussed in the video is in the "stepped" blocking stage, and was kindly provided by Asemta Bhattad who can be reached at asemtab@gmail.com

Flip Review Request

Thanks for your interest in the Flip Review. Right now, the reviews are on hold until I can get a new computer that is not crappy. This will happen, I`m just not sure when exactly.


The `Flip Review` is way for me to keep my blog going, at the same time as providing a means for people learning animation to get specific suggestions on their work from an industry professional. There is no charge for this.

Some guidelines for requesting a review:

• Standard definition or smaller Quicktime files are best. A Vimeo link to your video works well for me.
• Any kind of animation is ok. An acting test, a physicality test, a game animation etc...
• Any stage of animation is ok. Blocking through to lit and rendered. I will review the work and give suggestions appropriate to the stage of completion.
• Short tests are preferred. I don't have the time to review short films. I will not exclude demo reels, but I will choose these for review much less frequently.
• I will give preference to people not already participating in any online courses such as Animation Mentor, but will consider all requests.

If I am able to review your work, you have the choice to include your name and contact information at the head of the video, or remain anonymous if you wish.

Note: I can't guarantee a review just because you request it, but I will do my best to accomodate all requests I receive.