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Articles

I’m constantly active in the online motion community, writing articles, being interviewed and joining topical podcasts in the industry.

Meet Leigh Williamson
CanvasRebel Magazine interview

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Leigh Williamson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

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The 3 Biggest Questions When Using Mixamo...with a Ton of Great Answers!

We gathered 3 of the most common problems Mixamo users come across and answer them.

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How to Use Mixamo for Illustrating Storyboards

Finding references for storyboards can be tricky, but Mixamo has the tools you need.

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4 Ways Mixamo Makes Animation Easier

There are no shortcuts to good animation...but there are some ways to make it easier.

 
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How to Draw Caricatures for Motion Design

Learn how to draw low-detail, stylized character faces that are simple and easy to animate

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How to Be the Perfect In-House Permalancer

Freelancers have the benefit of working basically anywhere, but there are a number of benefits to going in-house. The hard part isn't getting into the studio...it's staying there. Once you grab a challenging and lucrative contract, how to go from freelancer to permalancer?

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Live Freelance Panel

If you are currently freelancing or considering freelancing this live stream is for you! Our Live Freelance Panel will feature experts, from around the world, all with unique perspectives and experiences to share on getting into freelancing, finding clients, keeping clients, negotiating pay, getting paid, and so much more.

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Freelance Advice with Leigh Williamson

Going freelance can be a
nerve-wracking decision. That's why we're asking a panel of incredibly talented freelancers for their tips on how—and when—to take the leap

 

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A Skyrocketing Career: A Chat with Alumni Leigh Williamson

Dig deep, don't make excuses, and really work hard at something. We chat with Leigh Williamson about his skyrocketing career in the past few months.

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DIY Motion Capture for 3D Character Animation

In this article we will learn how to record your own Motion Capture data for Cinema 4D without crushing the piggy bank!

 
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Rig and Animate 3D Characters with Mixamo in C4D

In this article we will show you how to quickly rig, add motion capture data, and apply extra hand-keyframed animation to your 3D character with C4D & Mixamo.

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An In-depth Look at UV Mapping In C4D

Demystify the art of UV Mapping in C4D

 
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The Evolution of Animation

The term animation immediately draws up images of Disney cartoons, theatre houses and home videos. Disney were the forerunners of animation as we know…

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Freelancing:

Why Can't We All Just Get Along?

After 2 months & 2 weeks off (1 month paternity, 1 month study leave and 2 weeks twiddling my thumbs trying to find work) I find myself sitting here frustrated at my…