Drawing the head for animation // TRAIN BRAIN

Drawing the head for animation

I talk about how I draw the head for animation, using a method inspired by Andrew Loomis.
Proko with the Loomis Method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAOldLWIDSM
Ultimate Anatomy with Marc Brunet
https://cubebrush.co/mb/products/kxo6xg/ultimate-anatomy
Figure Drawing for All it's Worth by Andrew Loomis:
https://www.amazon.com/Figure-Drawing-All-Its-Worth/dp/0857680986
The Complete Introduction to 2D Animation
Buy the complete introduction to 2D animation tutorial/video package:
https://gum.co/Introto2DComplete
My Photoshop actions for auto-matte and toning
https://gumroad.com/l/sKxSq
Main Website: https://www.tonikopantoja.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonikopantoja
Instagram: https://instagram.com/tonikopantoja/
Online Store/Tutorials: https://gumroad.com/stringbing
Patreon Account: https://www.patreon.com/StringBing
Equipment I use:
Drawing Tablet: Wacom Cintiq 22HD: https://www.wacom.com/en/products/pen-displays/cintiq-22-hd
Software I use:
Animation - TVPAINT
Animation - Adobe Flash/Animate CC, ToonBoom
Compositing - After Effects
Painting and Illustration - Photoshop
Video Editing - Premiere
3D - BLENDER

Toniko Pantoja

Hello there! My name is Toniko Pantoja I use Youtube as my online journal I am also the founder of Brushtale Works Studios Inc. Had experience with Netflix Animation, Dreamworks Animation, Cartoon Network, Studio La Cachette, Tonko House, Strange Weath...

More drawings = higher budget vs less drawings = lower budget. #animation #tutorials

Frame rate per second vs number of drawings #tips #tutorials

Perspective for Animation and Storyboarding (Part 2 - The problem solver!)

Should fan animation be considered for creative projects

coloring for animation sucks

What I learned making these stupid shorts

BRUTE (Opening Storyboards)

When you aren't good enough

switching my focus for my channel

No skilled artist wants to hear this

dropout lol

Perspective for Animation and Storyboarding (Part 1 - The Basics)

Drawing reference that professional animators recommend

What can make your 2d animated project feel expensive

HE'S DOING PERVY NSFW ART, BRO!!

Should animators and artists be Influencers?

The story portfolio that got my first job at DreamWorks feature

i'm no youtuber

Why we actually abandon passion projects

Dealing with Jealousy

How inspiration can be BAD

Animating a simple dance loop for a 2D character

Why artists and creators must practice HOLDING BACK

SHOW ME YOUR SKETCHBOOK, BRO!

Leaving dreamworks animation for the fifth time

Do passion projects ALWAYS have to make money?

Common mistakes beginning story artists make (PART 2)

What I learned from pitching series/film ideas to animation studios

Rekindling my love for my animation work

Blue Eye Samurai was a tough show to storyboard on

Moving from children's cartoons to adult animation

Don't underestimate this part for your indie projects

The best practice for beginning animators

2D Animation on the IPAD

Creative Fulfillment actually sucks

Animated dancing cat from casual lesson stream #animation #animationstyle #digitalart #animate #art

p a r k o u r

Why I'm embracing cheaper looking animation

Drawing and improving everyday with burnout and art block

How I make my drawings less STIFF

TAKE A BREAK, BRO! (HD version)

When is a passion project considered "Finished"?

Peanut butter jelly time #animation #2danimation #art

Why you are JADED

Student mindsets that need to be stopped

How to strengthen your story artist portfolio with these works

Getting OVERWHELMED with your personal projects

How to have more cinematic shots

GIVE US YOUR STUFF, BRO!

I collaborated with SKILLSHARE

Animated dance sketch practice

limited animation experimentation hd

How to GET an idea for an animated short project

Animation Job Applications are a JOKE

Alright man I’m just backing off #animation #art

When you pitch your storyboard sequence to your supervisors but forget the script and improvise

Exploring a fast limited style of hand drawn animation

How I animate TRANSFORMATION scenes

Why I ACTUALLY left the production on KIPO

Storyboards VS StoryBEATS

Random animation tip 4

Random animation tip #3

Random animation tip #2

Random animation tip #1

KIPO: age of the wonderbeasts. Early animation test I did to match rad SECHRIST’S boarding style.

Drawing the head for animation

It's now out of my hands

AI Art is the FUTURE?!

How I determine a Storyboard Artist's Skill Level

Dusks flight : skirmish/fight scene line and pencil tests

Addicted to being productive & busy

Dusks flight - Logan and colin pencil tests #animation #2danimation

Do studios look for artists with a HIGH following?

Dragon project - one week left until it’s out

This ruined me, don't repeat my mistake.

How I approach Backgrounds for Animation Projects

Should storyboards be fully animated pieces?

Figure Drawing Exercises for Action Animators and Story Artists

How motivation can work against you

Why treating your creations as a brand is OVERRATED