Just Updated my Animation Reels page so check it out!

So it's been a while since I have updated my Reel, but at long last here it is! Just click on the Animation Reel tab up top ^

Attitude - Acting Clip Animation Test

Acting Test from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

Acting Test Process Breakdown from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

Same thing, breakdown and the actually clip itself. Total time spent on this clip:


Total Time Spent - 31 Hours
Planning - 1 Hours
Blocking - 7 Hours
Blocking plus - 9 Hours
Splinning Pass - 6 Hours
Facial Pass - 8 Hours

Rig courtesy of Animation Mentor. All animation by Jonathan Li

Jump 2 - Animation Test

Jump 2 - Body Mech Test from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

Jump 2 -Process Breakdown from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

Ok so what happened here was I was little worried that the previous clip might come across as a tad 'cartoony' so just wanted to make sure. This clip was modified off the 1st jump clip so it took a much shorter time to complete. Mainly kept and adjusted the runs. Total time spent on this clip:

Total Time Spent - 12 Hours
Planning - 1 Hours
Blocking - 4 Hours
Blocking plus - 2 Hours
Polish Pass - 5 Hours

Rig courtesy of Animation Mentor. All animation by Jonathan Li

Jump - Animation Test

Jump 1 - Body Mech Test from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

Jump 1 - Process Breakdown from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

Ok so here's the breakdown and the actually clip itself. Total time spent on this clip:

Total Time Spent - 27 Hours
Planning - 1 Hour
Blocking - 6 Hours
Blocking Plus - 8 Hours
Polish Pass - 12 Hours

Rig courtesy of Animation Mentor. All animation by Jonathan Li

Animation Mentor Grad Karaoke Night

AM Class 21 & 22 Karaoke Night from Jonathan Li on Vimeo.

So this is a compilation of clips from my friend's phone that I put together on karaoke night.

Job Hunting

Ok, so I just got back from my AM graduation ceremony which was held in San Francisco and it was a total blast! Finally got to meet all my classmates and friends in person. It was such a great experience and i'm truly grateful for having the chance to speak to so many eager and like minded animators. It's really encouraging when you realize that these are probably going to be the faces of your future colleagues and co-workers. So like everyone else, I guess it's time to jump back on the job hunting bus and keep at it.

Latests From Disney

Well the cat's outta the bag as to what Disney's next project will be. Walt Disney Pictures has selected a release date for its long in the works adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s THE SNOW QUEEN, titled FROZEN. It's a 3-D animated feature that will be screening on Nov. 27, 2013. The film takes the place of Pixar's Untitled Dinosaur Film on the schedule.

Related news, Marvel Studios has moved up the release of its rumored CAP 2 secret 2014 release from June 27 to April 4.