r/animation • u/SwiftOracle • Dec 07 '20

Discussion I have created a discord server for this subreddit

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This server will be used for critiques, inspiration, and discussions about animation. you can share your animations in the server or post resources for learning such as tutorials. if you are interested in joining the link is below

https://discord.gg/uzPjSmThFm

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r/animation • u/netflix • Apr 24 '26

Ask Me Anything Hi R/Animation! Eric Robles, showrunner of Stranger Things: Tales From 85, here. Ask Me Anything - Monday April 27th at 10am PT!

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Hey Reddit! Eric Robles, showrunner of Stranger Things: Tales From 85, here.

I'm excited to answer all your questions about the series, now on Netflix, here on Monday April 27th at 10am PT / 1pm ET.

See you soon!

Trailer (Now on Netflix!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kajCUhg36R0

Synopsis: Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an epic new animated series.

This AMA has come to an end. Thank you for all of your questions!

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r/animation • u/Naive_Wolverine532 • 7h ago

Sharing Saw on TikTok

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551 Upvotes

@chrishallbeck

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r/animation • u/TyX0002 • 3h ago

Critique Sketch

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40 Upvotes

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r/animation • u/Witchymagic • 1h ago

Question Posting here instead of artjerk, I got sent to the wrong place, is my style suitable for animated short films and story’s?

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I got told by my video and animation teacher that it wasn’t what would work or get attention and that I needed to go for a more anime style, I feel like it would work since my little pony uses rigged animation and so do other shows but I need other people’s input instead of just my teachers

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r/animation • u/by_natus • 20h ago

Beginner 13 frames

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r/animation • u/LeftEyeIsTwitching • 16h ago

Sharing [For Hire Open Commissions]

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Hey everyone. Opening limited commission slots for hand-drawn, high-fluidity 2D action animation. Guaranteed 2-3 week turnaround.

(All packages include FREE Sound Design/SFX)

RATES & PACKAGES:

1 – 3s (Soft Movement) – $250

Idle loops, character acting, walk cycles.

1 – 5s (Combat Cut) – $600

Single impact, heavy punch, dodge, or special move.

5 – 12s (Full Battle Sequence) – Starts at $1,000

Continuous fight choreography. (Final price varies by length & complexity).

WORKFLOW & TERMS

Timeline: 2-3 weeks guaranteed delivery.

Workflow: 50% upfront to start. I provide a low-res preview for approval before the final balance is due.

Payment: Securely processed via VGen (Accepts Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay).

Revisions: Includes 2 free revisions during the drafting phase.

Communication is strictly through VGen:

https://vgen.co/kims4ks

Demo Reel:

https://youtu.be/c7mD2kNU3YM?si=MKcpfalbjsPzJRjq

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r/animation • u/Capital-Citron7595 • 23h ago

Beginner This is my first animation; I'm waiting to get good enough to make a short film

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r/animation • u/DiabloDex1 • 11h ago

Sharing Lets groove

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r/animation • u/According_Product_46 • 9h ago

Sharing Camera animation

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22 Upvotes

2 comments

r/animation • u/EddsworldGeek1 • 2h ago

Sharing A little walk cycle

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5 Upvotes

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r/animation • u/-side-salad- • 1h ago

Sharing Morse Code

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2 comments

r/animation • u/kaviart_ • 1d ago

Sharing OC animation

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I’ve only animated rough stuff so far, but I tried making something more “complex”. Tho this one doesn’t have much motion, I wanted to achieve some sort of finished anime style look.

I wonder if this is portfolio worthy as a beginner

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r/animation • u/Ready_Regular_9747 • 7h ago

Sharing Luffy Animation Test I did these past few days.

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8 Upvotes

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r/animation • u/SeaSuggestion1395 • 10h ago

Beginner Made stick man dance

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11 Upvotes

3 comments

r/animation • u/Jazzlike_Broccoli_25 • 6h ago

Sharing Wood and brass (by me)

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6 Upvotes

blender is really really really fun

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r/animation • u/Terrabert • 9h ago

Critique First Time Animating A Human

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I've recently started animating and I do it in Pixel Art.

I tried animating a Walk-Cycle and added Jumping, Picking-Up, Throwing and Rotation.

I also tried considering the 12 Principles Of Animation like Anticipation and Slow-In/Slow-Out (as long as it was possible and/or made sense).

I'd appreciate any tips you might have!

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r/animation • u/glebchumalov • 13h ago

Critique The pixel animation I made for the opening scene of our new game highschool J, how can i improve the emotional impact of the scene

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15 Upvotes

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r/animation • u/Hauntuber • 7h ago

Discussion Help us choose which episode to start on first 🤔

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r/animation • u/RyeToastwithEggies24 • 43m ago

Sharing My last short , Dork film is up now on an animation shorts YT channel

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So earlier today my last major short film that I completed in 2025 is now available to watch on YT it played a number of festivals and screenings around NY , LA , and some international festivals.

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r/animation • u/YeeMeowdy • 4h ago

Sharing The smolder 😏

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r/animation • u/lazyffrog • 1d ago

Sharing paragraph - made with Dreams

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573 Upvotes

first finished animation in a while, want to try the new Dreams, and I like it.

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r/animation • u/Delmi94 • 5h ago

Sharing 🎬 Work in Progress…

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