My name is Tim Kallok. Currently, I am studying Animation at California College of the Arts [and Crafts]. Character Animation has been my passion for as long as I could remember. When I found out I could actually make a living as an animator, I made it my personal goal to learn as much as I could about the craft. I look up to Walt Disney and his Nine Old Men, Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston in particular. During their time, they took animation from being a novelty to a true art form. If it weren’t for them, animation and entertainment in general, would not be what it is today. Besides animation, I enjoy painting and sketching, dabbling in computer graphics, playing guitar, watching movies, listening to music, playing pool, table tennis, video games, riding my bike, traveling, cooking and reading.
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Happy New Years everyone! Have fun & be safe. Wishing everyone all the best for 2012! - posted on 31/12/2011 22:54:41
I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! - posted on 25/12/2011 16:11:24
Made it back to LA safely yesterday. Just about to start unloading the truck. Hopefully, I won't have to move again for a while. - posted on 20/12/2011 09:34:36
Moving back to LA tomorrow. I'm about 90% packed. Already picked up the moving truck. Good to go. Going to miss the bay area
- posted on 18/12/2011 17:04:07
I'm officially done w/ classes at CCA. It's been a challenging 2 years, but I've enjoyed every minute. Going to miss my teachers & friends. - posted on 15/12/2011 00:14:09
As Jerry Lee Lewis says, there's a "whole lotta shakin' goin' on." - posted on 22/10/2011 00:32:12
Rest in Peace Steve Jobs. Thank you for your vision and for believing in the power of creativity. You will be sorely missed - posted on 06/10/2011 00:07:40
#AnimTip Power Center examples - Leading with head: thoughtful/headstrong. Leading with chest: brave/courageous Leading with hips: confident - posted on 27/09/2011 21:32:34
#AnimTip What is your character's power center? Leading actions w/ different masses of the body with can help show a character's personality - posted on 27/09/2011 21:16:00
Poof... cough... cough... Decided the blow the dust off the ol' Twitter account. - posted on 27/09/2011 21:02:07
I just uploaded "Dim Pickin's" on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/23304744 - posted on 05/05/2011 01:03:06
I just uploaded "Dog Trot" on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/22018098 - posted on 06/04/2011 03:07:51
#AnimTip Before animating, work out the who, where ,what, when, and why of the scene. Give your character purpose and motivation. - posted on 01/03/2011 16:45:51
#AnimTip Film Language is crucial to learn as an animator. Good composition, staging, & camera make good animation outstanding. - posted on 22/02/2011 17:21:50
#AnimTip Always try to avoid using cliches in your work. Challenge yourself to find unique acting choices. Be inspired the world around you! - posted on 22/02/2011 17:09:20
#AnimTip "Talent without craft is like fuel without an engine, it burns wildly but accomplishes nothing." - Robert McKee - posted on 15/02/2011 17:25:02
#AnimTip For more tips on eyes, check out some great posts by Carlos Baena on his blog: http://bit.ly/eJdDJp http://bit.ly/fieYnC - posted on 15/02/2011 16:56:39
#AnimTip When posing eyes, direction is crucial. Eyes look in certain directions when lying or accessing memories. http://bit.ly/8rfKH - posted on 15/02/2011 16:51:29
#AnimTip "Animation begins where live action gives up." - Kaj Pindal - posted on 08/02/2011 17:03:09
#AnimTip When in doubt, act it out! You can learn a lot by acting out the performance & noticing where your weight is & how your body moves. - posted on 08/02/2011 16:44:22
