3D Animation

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5 months ago, I had never even touched any 3D modeling programs. And now I present you with my first 3D project. I did the entire process: Modeling, UV Texturing, Rigging, Skin Weights, Animating, and Rendering. (Don't miss the final animation at the end of the post)

Dream Job

It's been too long since I have updated this blog. I will be updating soon with my final 3D Animation project, but for now I bring you other news.

On Friday afternoon, I received a phone call from Disney Casting. The call was to offer me a Graphic Design internship. Keep in mind, I was not expecting this call at all. I had given up any hope on getting a design position with Disney after many hurdles over the last several weeks.

This is my dream job.

I accepted immediately and start on June 17!

I will be working for the Disney Distribution Marketing Services department making print media for Disney destinations around the world! This is about as real as it gets. I feel very unprepared and scared. But I am excited and can't wait to see what the future holds for me.

Dreams really do come true. This is proof! I have dreamed of this job since I was 5. I am in shock that this is actually happening. The road was not easy or predictable, but I made it. This has to be one of the biggest accomplishments of my life.

I can't wait to share with you my upcoming journey as I graduate college and enter the "real world."

Wishing on a Star

What have I been up to the last couple of months? Well, I have been concentrating a lot of my efforts and work on one particular part of my life. That would be my job search. More specifically, my Disney job search.

As many of you may know, I have been working with the Walt Disney company in various roles for the theme parks over the past 5 years. It's been the highlight of my life. Recently I applied for and interviewed for a few design jobs with Disney. If I get one of these positions, I will literally be living a dream I have had since before I can even remember.

I have old sketches of me drawing Mickey Mouse when I was just 5 or 6. In first grade, Ms. Straton had us write and illustrate our own miniature story books once a week. ALL of mine were stories with Disney characters. Whenever I was asked what I wanted to be when I grew up, I never hesitated to say I wanted to be a Disney Artist. Others dreamed of being cops, firemen, rockstars, and superheroes. But for me, Disney was it. From that young age, I knew that's what I wanted. And now 20 years later, I am "this" close to making my life-long dream a reality.

Just wanted to let you all know what's going on in my world of design. If you are interested in Disney artists at all, I am reading a GREAT book right now about Walt's Nine Old Men. It's fascinating.

"Walt Disney's Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation" by John Canemaker

After I am done with this book, I am going to move on to the bible of animation, "The Illusion of Life" by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnson.

I am a graphic designer which is NOT the same thing as an animator. Regardless, I love animation and respect the art. It fascinates me. And I believe any designer should be immersing themselves in all types of art and artists.

That's all for now. If you are interested in reading a little more about my 5 years at Disney, please read the following blog post:

Celebrate 5 Years of Making the Magic

New York City

It's officially my last Spring Break now. Because of work, I will not be doing anything special for the break this year. It's alright though. It will give me time to get caught up on everything on my "to do" list. Which means updating my blog again! Expect more updates to follow in the coming days. To kick it off, I am giving you a look at a project I created from LAST YEARS spring break. I went to NYC for the first time and fell in love with the city! It was the greatest vacation I have ever had. I created these spreads from a journal I was required to keep during the week while there. Enjoy!