LazyPurple
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Pyro Video Update!
🕑 Added 2019-07-14 20:29:52 +0000 UTCHello, and welcome to my Patreon post! Somewhere in the process of making SFM shitposts, it appears that I have achieved an elementary grasp of animation. The GIF attached to this post features what is probably my first serious full-body animation? It feels like I've been avoiding any kind of "run" or "leg" animation up until this point, but I've learned recently that utilizing IRL video reference + pose-to-pose animation can make seemingly any animation happen. I've even gone for some cartoony elements in this video because it's Pyro! (you may notice that he seems to "bounce" as he runs)!
I'm definitely very excited for this video as I think it raises the bar again in terms of animation, graphics, and gameplay. Amazingly, Alaxe (mentioned in my SFM behind the scenes video) has volunteered to help me with some custom models that I'm sure will wow people, some examples being that he put facial flexes on my Pyro cosmetics and is making Pyro's Angel/Devil dolls animateable for me!
In terms of overall progress, I've definitely run into a couple delays but I'm hopeful for a speedy finish. Wow I actually can't believe it's been 3.5 months since the Sniper video... hopefully this video will be done in a month at most! Moving into this new place hasn't been totally ideal for a couple reasons, but it's certainly been a good learning experience in what I need to do to be my own boss and work optimally.
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For anyone interested in the more personal stuff: I got into a bit of a rut recently (seems like there is always a guaranteed rut when making a big project lol) where I was like "what's the point of anything waah." After a bit of introspection I've realized that if I'm not being directly challenged in some way, I lose almost all motivation. Sure, I WANT to spend an hour a day learning After Effects, but I almost never do it... UNLESS I remind myself that it's not SUPPOSED to be easy. It's a challenge I set myself, and doing it is a "victory" in a sense. There's no point in doing something for me if I can't fist-pump at the end and be like "hell yeah I did it." This is probably an emotional loop that I got from all my investment in competitive games and caring greatly about the "win" at the end.
If you want to apply that kind of mindset to something you've been putting off, time yourself! "Challenge" yourself to focus 10-30 minutes (you decide a number based on your attention span) ONLY on the thing you need to do. Focusing throughout the entire time period is the "victory," and upping the time you focus gradually is incredibly gratifying. Just don't expect to be doing these focused sessions all day long, as they're harder than you'd think! Doing these focused sessions has set up a nice little emotional loop that gets me excited to work. Look up the "Pomodoro method" for more on that.
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Comments
it seems like the quality of you SFMs have been getting more and more improved through each one you make
LazyPurple
Thank you!! That means a lot
SausageSalad
I 'm really glad that you posted an update because I love to hear about the progress and how you're doing in general. It's pretty hard to wait for the next video but your videos are definitely worth it and knowing you're not overworking yourself is important to all of us so remember to take care of and enjoy yourself ❤️
David Jackson
The pomodoro method was a lifesaver for me with my recent exams. Glad to see it worked for you as well!
Lilith June Seraph
I love how he runs, it really fits pyro so well.
ShadowRose22
Take your Time sir Lazy, don't burn yourself out.
I really like the last paragraph. The very same mentality helps me to get boring stuff done (usually learning something new and the strugge to get things work statisfies me). So it works the other way around too. I'm really excited to see the video about my favorite character in TF2.
I'll take the advice to heart amigo, glad to hear from you again, and glad you managed to push yourself! Hang in there, you are doing an astounding job
LazyPurple
Lol I keep forgetting to make this happen, also I'm moving AGAIN really soon so it woulda been in vain :(
Nate Cummings
Hey man, hope you're doing well. I look forward to the videos, but not in such a rabid way that I'd be pissed if you dare to take your time
take your time and it was nice to hear about the progress. Keep it up! You should open a PO box so we can send you motivation XD
