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A Master Animator's Masterwork

Animation Obsessive • 4126 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Film Awards Artists Technique
  1. Art Babbitt, a renowned animator, considered his best work to be an animation sequence in a lesser-known UPA cartoon called 'Grizzly Golfer'.
  2. Babbitt's animation style for the bear chase scene was a blend of Disney's fluidity and UPA's limited animation approach, showcasing his technical skill and creativity.
  3. The UPA animation style, including 'limited animation,' was a deliberate artistic choice that differed from Disney's constant motion approach, providing a unique aesthetic to animated scenes.

Day 10. Delight: BLIND CONTOUR DRAWING!

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 3930 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Creativity Instruction Technique
  1. Blind contour drawing focuses on HOW we draw, not just WHAT we draw.
  2. Blind contour drawing helps connect our eyes and hands, improving drawing skills and teaching us to really SEE.
  3. Blind contour drawing encourages us to let go of expectations and focus on the process of drawing, leading to fun and transformative experiences.

The Medium Edition

Why is this interesting? • 2171 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Learning Technique Craft Digital Art
  1. Watercolors are unforgiving; mistakes with watercolors are hard to fix because once you put them down, you can't really change them.
  2. Mastering a craft takes practice; just like with watercolors, it's crucial to first understand and excel in the medium before focusing on the message or artistry.
  3. Using technology like drawing apps can help with the challenges of traditional mediums like watercolors; these tools offer the convenience of undo and redo functions that are not available in physical art.
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DrawTogether with WendyMac • 1297 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Drawing Composition Technique Inspiration
  1. Visual composition in drawing is key to achieving the desired impact of your artwork, focusing on elements like focal point, balance, movement, and interestingness.
  2. Drawing big can push you out of your comfort zone and lead to more interesting and engaging artwork, as you pay closer attention to details and take up more space in your drawing.
  3. Taking inspiration from artists like Georgia O'Keefe can encourage you to experiment, push boundaries, and capture the essence of your subject in a unique and captivating way.

Custom embedding models with small training dataset

TechTalks • 216 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Models Research Technique
  1. Custom embedding models are important for certain applications to match user prompts to relevant documents.
  2. A new technique by Microsoft researchers simplifies the training process of embedding models, making it cost-effective.
  3. By using autoregressive models and avoiding expensive pre-training, companies can create custom embedding models efficiently.

The Trench Warfare 2023 NFL Draft Film Room - Episode 2 featuring Northwestern LT Peter Skoronski

Trench Warfare • 58 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
🎾 Sports NFL Draft Player analysis Technique Performance evaluation College Football
  1. The film room series dives deep into OL prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft.
  2. Peter Skoronski is a standout prospect with potential to excel at multiple positions on the offensive line.
  3. The episode covers Skoronski's technique, advice from mentors, and insights into his preparation and game strategies.

The Trench Warfare 2023 NFL Draft Film Room - Episode 9 featuring Notre Dame C Jarrett Patterson

Trench Warfare • 58 implied HN points • 03 Apr 23
🎾 Sports NFL Draft College Football Offensive Line Technique Preparation
  1. The film room series focuses on OL prospects in the 2023 NFL draft, highlighting their skills and stories.
  2. Jarrett Patterson, a Notre Dame C, is discussed for his work ethic, leadership, and football intelligence.
  3. The film room with Patterson delves into topics like pass protection tips, reading linebackers, and finishing blocks.

10 Reasons to Doubt Tim’s Vermeer

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 15 Jun 14
🎨 Art & Illustration Documentary Replication Technique
  1. Tim Jenison's device used in 'Tim's Vermeer' is not available for purchase, casting doubt on its accessibility and practicality.
  2. There is a lack of evidence of others successfully replicating Tim Jenison's technique, raising questions about its effectiveness and validity.
  3. Attempting to replicate an image using a contraption like Jenison's mirror on a stick proved to be challenging and not as straightforward as demonstrated in the documentary.