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This channel has creativity at its heart with an aim to help you learn and develop your own skills too. If there is anything that you want to see or need help with then let me know and I will try to accommodate π Best, Tortor (Pronouns: They/Them) Open for sponsorships. Get in touch! tortor{AT]animatortor{DOT]com www.animatortor.com DISCLAIMER: This channel is not made-for-kids, but is 99% kid friendly. www.patreon.com/animatortor
Making a film at one of the most famous stop motion animation studios in the world is a pretty special experience and even more so because until this year they had never before invited people...
00:00 Intro, How I got a brick Play Button
01:43 Building my button, with instructions on screen (ASMR)
I think everyone should have the chance to build their own YouTube play button... if you can source your own bricks then you can follow the on-screen instructions and build along with me. The building part of this video could also be used as ASMR if you like that kind of thing. I chose to not put voice over so you can just enjoy the noise of the bricks. Oh, and if you do build your own... link me up π
ABOUT ME: My aim is to help you CRAFT YOUR BEST LIFE EVER in whatever way that is meaningful to you. I create stop motion animations, tutorials and behind-the-scenes videos sprinkled with inspiration and motivation to help you realise your own creative dreams. Covering everything from freelance life, learning challenges and all the top tips I have gained over the last decade and a half as a professional creative.
I have a degree in animation (University for the Creative Arts, UK) and an Art Foundation with a double distinction too. I'm just about to begin a new adventure which I will be announcing soon... it involves re-location and lots of stop motion animation - what could it be? I'm going to keep you guessing for now, but all will be revealed soon.
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This video talks about many things... from new adventures to puppies to personal discoveries. Talk to me in the comments - let me know if you experience what I share yourself.
ABOUT ME: My aim is to help you CRAFT YOUR BEST LIFE EVER in whatever way that is meaningful to you. I create stop motion animations, tutorials and behind-the-scenes videos sprinkled with inspiration and motivation to help you realise your own creative dreams. Covering everything from freelance life, learning challenges and all the top tips I have gained over the last decade and a half as a professional creative.
I have a degree in animation (University for the Creative Arts, UK) and an Art Foundation with a double distinction too. I'm just about to begin a new adventure which I will be announcing soon... it involves re-location and lots of stop motion animation - what could it be? I'm going to keep you guessing for now, but all will be revealed soon.
Be the first to find out about my SECRET ADVENTURE on PATREON here
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Buy private 1-on-1 animation lessons and animation reviews with me on SKILLSHARE! https://www.skillshare.com/tortorsmith
NEWSLETTER (roughly one email a month, launching again soon) https://www.animatortor.com/contact
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Are volcanoes as devastating as we imagine? Yes and no! In this video I explore the mighty giants that are volcanoes and what exactly happens when a volcanic eruption occurs. We'll look at Supervolcanoes, Calderas and major historic eruptions. I'l...
This video is a compilation of some of my favourite stop motion animation work, from personal projects to client gigs too. I showcase a mixture of paper animation, claymation, lego animation, object animation and lots of other things too. If you s...
When getting into self improvement or self development it can be all too easy to fall into the trap of thinking I can't mess up any more, now I have to be a role model and lead by example at all times... this is unrealistic and unnatural. My mind is often chaotic, most of the time I have no clue what I 'should' be doing... I just try things out and follow what excites me - sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I've still not got to a happy place with my content on this channel for example... but I will, eventually.
We are all a little bit messy, we all have our own baggage and backgrounds that are often not seen by anyone else. Embrace your imperfections, let yourself fail, don't hide your mistakes.
I now offer creative & personal growth coaching:
https://www.animatortor.com/coaching
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If you plant a bean seed you wouldn't expect it to grow into a sweetcorn plant... so why do we sow bad seeds for ourselves and expect them to grow into good things? If you think of your goals and aspirations like seeds you may find it enlightening in helping you to realise why you are not achieving them.
I now offer creative & personal growth coaching:
https://www.animatortor.com/coaching
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It's natural for us to feel like we want to control the things in our life... but often our attempts to control outcomes are met with resistance. Why is this? Simply that control is sort of an illusion, we can't always make things turn out the way we want. In this video I explain why it is better to go with the flow and just keep your energy relaxed around whatever it is you seek to behave in a certain way. This video was inspired by lessons I'm learning with my puppy, Willow.
I now offer creative & personal growth coaching:
https://www.animatortor.com/coaching
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
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Learn how to make a more effective Vision Board here: https://skl.sh/40QxP9C
I also now offer creative & personal growth coaching: https://www.animatortor.com/coaching
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
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Creating a vision board that actually works can be more tricky than you might imagine. It's not just a passive activity of sticking images onto a page... you need to actively pursue the things you want to. I've just made a Skillshare class guiding you through how I approach making my own vision boards and the questions I ask myself in the process of working out what I want to put on there too.
Spiders: probably one of the most common fears around...Β
Even if you are okay with spiders I am pretty sure you will have had at least one bothersome experience. Perhaps in the shower? Or on your body? Or maybe even in your bed? In this episode I talk a little about my arachnophobia and how I've now learnt to cope better and am even able to catch them... if a pot and some paper is to hand.
This is the Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable podcast.
We all have those visions of how life might be in the future, we often imagine where we might be at different milestones⦠what we think we will likely have achieved in our lives by 25, 30⦠or maybe 35. The classic things most of us aspire for and hope to achieve are: having children, getting married, home ownership and acquiring wealth. They are the generic box ticks that many of us strive for.
In this episode I talk about where I thought I might be at by now... and more where I'm actually at. How the vision of our future changes. How we shouldn't worry as much as we do. How every day is special.
This is the Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable podcast.
In this episode of the Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable podcast I discuss health anxiety: is anxiety a symptom of a health issues or is your health as a whole causing you anxiety? Sometimes it can be tricky to distinguish. I use my own personal experience to illustrate as an example.
Aches and pains and funny symptoms are normally nothing to worry about... especially if they clear up within a couple of weeks⦠we all know this, yet I am sure that you, like I, have at least one time had that moment of dread where you panic that something might be more serious. Entering into this mindset is a vicious cycle of consulting with doctor google and spiralling into a whirlwind of possible illnesses that you might have. At this point you might wonder if your health concern is making you anxious or could it just be that you are anxious about your health? Or both? Feeling ill and not knowing why is so frustrating.
What is success? What makes one successful? It's different for everyone... and the first step is to get clear on what exactly success looks like for you. Beyond that though there are many habits that many of us do to sabotage our attempts at getting there... in this video I outline the biggest habits getting in your way.
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back and forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like having a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
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Life can be difficult. Sometimes things can feel impossible or overwhelming. It's easy to find yourself drowning in problems and lost as to what to do. This discomfort is usually temporary and realising your past strengths can help you to manage what is troubling you now too.
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back and forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like having a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
My SKILLSHARE classes: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
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Is luck something that people just innately have or can it be constructed?
The Lucky 'Girl' Syndrome' is a trend that recently went a bit viral on TikTok... it is based on the idea that through positive affirmations and a positive mindset you can be luckiest person ever. Some think its genius... but I'm more with those that feel it is a slightly toxic concept. Watch this video to find out why I think this and learn what I think is a healthier way to bring more luck into your life!
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back and forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like having a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
My SKILLSHARE classes: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
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tortor@animatortor.com
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back and forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like having a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
My SKILLSHARE classes: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
My NEWSLETTER: https://www.animatortor.com/contact
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https://www.instagram.com/animatortor
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https://www.animatortor.com
tortor@animatortor.com
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back and forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like having a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
My SKILLSHARE classes: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
My NEWSLETTER: https://www.animatortor.com/contact
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https://www.instagram.com/animatortor
WEBSITE
https://www.animatortor.com
tortor@animatortor.com
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back-and-forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like having a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
My SKILLSHARE classes: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
My NEWSLETTER: https://www.animatortor.com/contact
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https://www.instagram.com/animatortor
WEBSITE
https://www.animatortor.com
tortor@animatortor.com
On this channel I now make videos to help you craft your best life ever. Based on my own experiences and learning I share thoughts, insights and inspiration on everything self-improvement.
Every single individual has patterns and behaviours that hold them back, everyone has something to work on. I can help unlock your potential and set you on your way towards success.
Get 1-on-1 COACHING: https://me.volley.app/animatortor
On Volley we can converse back and forth within a time allocation or in an unlimited capacity for a monthly fee. It's like have a private WhatsApp conversation with text, voice, image or video. You communicate when you are available and then when I'm free (usually within 24 hours) I respond and we Volley back-and-forth.
SUPPORT me to help make more videos: patreon.com/animatortor
My SKILLSHARE classes: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
My NEWSLETTER: https://www.animatortor.com/contact
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tortor@animatortor.com
In Dragonframe there is a nifty tool called the 'Increment Editor', it allows you to add markers to any line or path that you have drawn, giving you a guide for how far to move your object each frame. This tool works best when there are lots of things to keep track of or you just want a bit of security that things will turn out how you wish. You can set equal increments or you can modify the linear graph so that you create an ease in or ease out to your movement too. It's super easy.
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Take my SKILLSHARE classes for FREE π https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
Help me make even better videos π https://www.paypal.me/animatortor
Chat with me 1-on-1 π https://www.animatortor.com/book-online
NEWSLETTER (roughly one email a month) π https://www.animatortor.com/contact
Special thank you to my current patrons:
Norman Docherty, Morley Robertson, helms, Marcella Tomori, Roger Crownover and Lili Design
about ANIMATORTOR:
On this channel I make creatively inspiring videos to help inspire creativity in you. I combine stop motion films with tutorial explanations and other stop motion related content.
Elsewhere on social
π https://www.facebook.com/animatortor
π https://www.twitter.com/animatortor
π https://www.instagram.com/animatortor
π https://www.animatortor.com
π tortor@animatortor.com
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How To Get Your Stop Motion Right Every Time (with Dragonframe)
stopmotion #tutorial #dragonframe
Who doesn't love some claymation dinosaurs? These little cuties are only about an inch tall, so animating them in stop motion was rather challenging. In fact this whole film had a lot more going on technically than meets the eye... challenging in many ways. This film took about 30-hours to create (roughly).
Support me on patreon.com/animatortor
Take my SKILLSHARE classes for FREE π https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
Help me make even better videos π https://www.paypal.me/animatortor
Chat with me 1-on-1 π https://www.animatortor.com/book-online
NEWSLETTER (roughly one email a month) π https://www.animatortor.com/contact
Special thank you to my current patrons:
Norman Docherty, Morley Robertson, helms, Marcella Tomori, Roger Crownover and Lili Design
about ANIMATORTOR:
On this channel I make creatively inspiring videos to help inspire creativity in you. I combine stop motion films with tutorial explanations and other stop motion related content.
Elsewhere on social
π https://www.facebook.com/animatortor
π https://www.twitter.com/animatortor
π https://www.instagram.com/animatortor
π https://www.animatortor.com
π tortor@animatortor.com
Some links contained within this description box are affiliate links
A Jurassic Stop Motion
stopmotion #Jurassic #dinosaurs
Who doesn't love some claymation dinosaurs? These little cuties are only about an inch tall, so animating them in stop motion was rather challenging. There will be a Jurassic behind-the-scenes to follow (hopefully next week).
Get sneak peeks and exclusives on patreon.com/animatortor
Take my SKILLSHARE classes for FREE π https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/tortorsmith
Help me make even better videos π https://www.paypal.me/animatortor
Chat with me 1-on-1 π https://www.animatortor.com/book-online
NEWSLETTER (roughly one email a month) π https://www.animatortor.com/contact
Special thank you to my current patrons:
Norman Docherty, Morley Robertson, helms, Marcella Tomori, Roger Crownover and Lili Design
about ANIMATORTOR:
On this channel I make creatively inspiring videos to help inspire creativity in you. I combine stop motion films with tutorial explanations and other stop motion related content.
Elsewhere on social
π https://www.facebook.com/animatortor
π https://www.twitter.com/animatortor
π https://www.instagram.com/animatortor
π https://www.animatortor.com
π tortor@animatortor.com
Some links contained within this description box are affiliate links
A Jurassic Stop Motion