I am delighted to write that I have applied and been accepted to Animation Mentor once again!!! I have enrolled in the Fall 2009 Maya Springboard Workshop, which I did not complete in Fall 2008, and after that reintroduction will be starting my regular studies in the Winter 2010 term.
Call it determination or stubbornness, but I refuse to let anything short of an apocalyptic event keep me from completing my studies at AM this time around. (Goodness, I hope I don't live to regret having just posted that...) It is amazing what a difference a year can make. I am so much better prepared in all aspects than I was the last time I started this journey, and as serious as I was then, I am a hundred times more so now.
I look forward to "seeing" some familiar faces around the online campus, and meeting lots of wonderful new people as well!
54 days until I "Springboard" back into animation! WOO HOO!!!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Never Say Never
I certainly felt fairly determined while writing the last post. However, after much reflection and discussion with my husband, I have changed my mind yet again- I will be returning to Animation Mentor, to finish what I had just barely started. Since leaving, I have thought of little else, and what little I have has paled in comparison, in spite of my genuine best intentions.
This will not be easy- there is much to prepare, not the least of which is the financial angle of the whole endeavor.
Words of encouragement and honest advise would be greatly appreciated!
Regular updates will be forthcoming, as will the definition of "regular".
But for now, I am hitting the Save button with a smile.
This will not be easy- there is much to prepare, not the least of which is the financial angle of the whole endeavor.
Words of encouragement and honest advise would be greatly appreciated!
Regular updates will be forthcoming, as will the definition of "regular".
But for now, I am hitting the Save button with a smile.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
The Future Is Past
I have not updated for a while. I am still coming to terms with the fact that I am unable to continue with my plan of studying at Animation Mentor. There are probably additional reasons, but here are the main ones:
1. BALANCE: My home life, especially with regards to my daughter, must take precedence. At three, she is becoming much more independent, but still needs (and demands) my attention- constantly. I found myself becoming resentful when she asked at times when I was trying to focus, even just to read my animation books. I imagine it would only get worse during class.
2. SUPPORT:My husband has been supportive, sort of. He has told me that he wants me to pursue my dream, but has been incredibly reluctant to take on additional debt, or make more immediate financial sacrifices. He needs me to be 200% certain that this is my career path, for him to be barely 100%. I also feel like this would be my journey alone. He doesn't care for movies, much less animated ones, so we can't share that joy.
3. DRIVE: The fact that I could even consider leaving AM at all makes me wonder if I am indeed capable of "walking the walk" after "talking the talk". I also wonder if my poor old bones are up to being up at all hours during a crunch time. I wonder how I handle stress, after spending 3+ years out of the workforce, and 10+ out of school.
4. LOCATION: Sooner or later, we are moving to Seattle. Better chance of buying a condo or house someday, more relaxed environment, more friends. When I thought about starting this path, we were planning to stay here in California where job opportunities are much more plentiful- especially in feature work which is what I think I would prefer.
So what now? I didn't write this until I had a better idea. I am going to be doing a ton of nonprofit volunteer work this year, and taking a brief workshop in Humane Education . Maybe something will inspire me, and at least I will be moving and helping others while I help myself.
More soon (I hope)...
1. BALANCE: My home life, especially with regards to my daughter, must take precedence. At three, she is becoming much more independent, but still needs (and demands) my attention- constantly. I found myself becoming resentful when she asked at times when I was trying to focus, even just to read my animation books. I imagine it would only get worse during class.
2. SUPPORT:My husband has been supportive, sort of. He has told me that he wants me to pursue my dream, but has been incredibly reluctant to take on additional debt, or make more immediate financial sacrifices. He needs me to be 200% certain that this is my career path, for him to be barely 100%. I also feel like this would be my journey alone. He doesn't care for movies, much less animated ones, so we can't share that joy.
3. DRIVE: The fact that I could even consider leaving AM at all makes me wonder if I am indeed capable of "walking the walk" after "talking the talk". I also wonder if my poor old bones are up to being up at all hours during a crunch time. I wonder how I handle stress, after spending 3+ years out of the workforce, and 10+ out of school.
4. LOCATION: Sooner or later, we are moving to Seattle. Better chance of buying a condo or house someday, more relaxed environment, more friends. When I thought about starting this path, we were planning to stay here in California where job opportunities are much more plentiful- especially in feature work which is what I think I would prefer.
So what now? I didn't write this until I had a better idea. I am going to be doing a ton of nonprofit volunteer work this year, and taking a brief workshop in Humane Education . Maybe something will inspire me, and at least I will be moving and helping others while I help myself.
More soon (I hope)...
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Looking Back, Looking Forward
All I will say is that I was quite disappointed that I was unable to attend Siggraph 2008 this year.
The reason that I have is actually a good one. In a little over a month, I will be starting a Maya Workshop at Animation Mentor! I decided that my money would be better invested there, and my time better invested in getting ready.
I also need to add a little information to this blog and my personal website before the big day. Need. More. Focus.
The reason that I have is actually a good one. In a little over a month, I will be starting a Maya Workshop at Animation Mentor! I decided that my money would be better invested there, and my time better invested in getting ready.
I also need to add a little information to this blog and my personal website before the big day. Need. More. Focus.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Speaking of Animation Mentor...
I am so incredibly to excited to announce, that after a few nail-biting days post application, I have been accepted into the Winter 2009 program at Animation Mentor! I have a feeling that the 6+ months will fly by, and I will be very busy getting ready.
"So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. " -Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka
"So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. " -Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka
Saturday, May 24, 2008
A Coming Out Party
My name is Anna, and I want to be an animator. (Pauses for chorus of "Hi Anna.") It is my hope that in the course of writing this blog, I will learn whether or not I have enough of "The Three P's": Practice, Perseverance, and Patience (thank you, folks at Animation Mentor) to make this dream of mine a reality.
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