The light of open doors

So, it's time for an update. Let' see, I have finished my animations and I feel pretty good about them. I mean i could still touch them up a bit, but that's the thing with animation, the shots are really never done, you just have to learn how to say when. So...I've said when. Now, it's time to actually put the demo reel together, which is what this last and final month of school is all about. Wow, seriously i cant believe that I am finally at the end of this crazy time of school. I have learned so much, but I know there is still so much more to learn. I know that I will continue to grow and learn more and more. As an animator, It is important to stay humble and open to change. I never want to get to the point where I think I know it all, I believe this is an important value in all aspects of life.

I also have some great news. God has given me a chance to illustrate a children's book. It is called "Yellow Flowers" and it's written by a very nice woman name Melissa. I believe she has a great future ahead of her. It's an awesome thing to see how God uses many people in so many different ways. I feel privileged to be a part of this project. It's a wonderful story, that has a sweet message- that giving is better than recieving. Even though the book is written for children, I believe we all could learn more about this. If you would like to know more just check out the books site,

http://melissa.ricker.googlepages.com/home

Another note, I've updated my website. I think it looks better and cleaner.

God says that he directs the steps of His people. I must admit that this is hard to believe at times. So many strange things can come into our lives that have us look up with shrugged shoulders, asking why? "The just shall live by faith" These words make so much more sense, when our lives are challenged. It's these moments of struggle or the unknown, when we are forced to turn to faith and trust. I use to think that my life was from trial to trial, but I realized that it's really always been from faith to faith. Im still here today and Im still holding on.

I see that a chapter of my life is about to end and i am about to encounter on of these moments where I dont know where I am going to go, or what is going to happen. I can begin to panic and worry, or I can trust God. Yes, it is easier said than done, but Im going to do my best to trust and have faith. Jesus said to cast my cares on Him, so Im going to do just that. He has a door ready to be opened for me, I just have to believe it and thanks Him for it.

Well, again i wish everyone the best and pray that God bless you in every way.

Izzy

Working on the REEL

So, yes it been a while since I have written anything on here, sorry i've been busy and distracted, but let me bring you up to speed.

I have been working on my Demo Reel and so far its coming along. I still need lots of work, but i feel confident that my animation will turn out wonderfully great. I must say that i just got back from a nice long break. I went home to see the family, and it was very uplifting. It's always good to be around them,they remind me of what is good in life. Now im back and i feel refreshed and ready to knock these animations out of the park. So, stay tuned and i'll keep you posted on how they come along.

On a side note, I have been feeling a little confused about some personal stuff. I'm gonna need time to figure it all out. Also, I want to try to devout more time to God, I realize that I've been lacking on that side of life and it's time to start giving to Him. I am not going to finish this school year on my own strength, which why I think I was feeling burnt out- I had been running on just my own, i'm surprised I made it this far, but to finish strong I need the Lord's strength, of course not just for school but for my life. I never want to just need Jesus when I am in need, but to always need him at all times. I know that my life is nothing without Him. I know that I am not perfect and perhaps I am not always the best example of what a christian should be like, but this one thing I know, that I am a sinner in need of a Saviour and I press towards the high mark that is Jesus. I will not stop, I cannot stop, until i grab a hold of God the way God's got a hold on me.

Well, I hope to all those who read my blogs, well and my the Lord bless your life. Amen

Compositing Crazyness

Yeah- well i just finished my compositing class, and let me tell you-this was not an easy one. I hope i did well enough to pass. I mean it, im never feel like im in a position that i will fail, but this one is close. Im glad i learned how to do it, and i feel comfortable if im asked to do so. Perhaps ill put the video up, im not sure yet. For the project, i had to incorporate CG elements to real footage, blend them well enough so the CG stuff-well, doenst look CG. I think i did alright, i mean its not perfect. But for my first time-shoot i think its great.

Anyways today is my first day towards creating my demo reel-thus the beginning of my carreer. It's pretty scary. I think im ready, i feel like i have pretty good ideas. Plus i know that God is gonna help me do the best that i can. He's never let me down, i know He will be there with me. Well thats it for now-until next time

Demo reel around the corner

I'm currently thinking about what i want to do for my demo reel. I start working on it next month, I can't believe this moment is finally here. I feel this tremendous amount of pressure, but like all things in life, somehow everything works out. I think i've got a few pretty good ideas, but i still want to come up with more.

Of course, before i get to that, i still have to make through compositing, which is the class i'm currently in. And let me tell you, this class is tough. I mean. compositing is really cool, and i would love to be good at it, but man, we have to learn Shake (the software) in like 3 weeks and then apply it to a final project that determines whether we pass or not...I'm not complaining it's just, kinda scary. Anyways, im sure it's gonna be just fine.

Well until next time...

My own blog. This is great, i've never had one of these before. Now I can share what i've been doing, and what i will be doing, to everyone who is interested. I will do my best to keep up to date.

Currently im studying to be a character animator. Animation is so fun, but i know that i still needs lots of work. I also enjoy Lighting and texturing, and doing illustrations. I hope with the good Lord before me, He will help me find my place.

So, welcome and walk with me on my journey of dreams.