{"id":4027,"date":"2017-08-28T08:45:02","date_gmt":"2017-08-28T08:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kdanmobile.com\/blog\/?p=4027"},"modified":"2024-09-04T07:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T07:43:00","slug":"6-tips-for-ianimagic-2017-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kdan.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-ianimagic-2017-success","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for iAniMagic 2017 Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve been itching to get your hands on that Atom 2.5 3D Printer DIY Kit, DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter Drone, or one of our other great prizes we\u2019ve got some advice for you. To help you succeed and increase your odds of winning we\u2019ve prepared these tips based on past mistakes as well as a bonus tip about the judges.<\/p>\n

#1 Start your project early.<\/strong> Creating quality animation takes time. The contest will stop accepting submissions at midnight on November 3rd, 2017 (GMT-5).<\/p>\n

#2 Be original.<\/strong> Get creative with your story telling. Capture your audience’s attention with a well-developed storyline (hint: Many of our judges are experts in storyboarding). Try different mediums and techniques to tell your story.<\/p>\n

#3 Beware of video length and style. <\/strong>The contest accepts 2D animations with a length between 15 to 120 seconds.<\/p>\n

#4 Submit your work to the right places. <\/strong>In the past participants have mistakenly uploaded their video to the main AniZone page. To ensure your animation is included in the contest, submit via the Animation Desk App or the iAniMagic Contest Page.<\/p>\n

#5 Take advantage of new contest regulations.<\/strong>\u00a0 Participants can now use any software to create their animation as well as work in teams of up to 5 people.<\/p>\n

#6 Join as a participating institution.<\/strong> Students from participating institution have the chance to win extra prizes, including scholarships. Participating institutions are also added to the school scoreboard with an opportunity to be featured on the Animation Desk Facebook<\/a> page. Institutions can sign up to participate at the bottom of the main iAniMagic Contest Page.<\/p>\n

For more contest details please visit the <\/strong>iAniMagic Main Contest Page<\/strong> or read our previous blog \u201c<\/strong>Big Changes for iAniMagic 2017<\/strong><\/a>\u201d.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Bonus Tip: Practice more than your animation skills. Get to know the judges. <\/strong>iAniMagic 2017 is a great time to network and practice your marketing skills. Just like giving a good speech the best way to connect and inspire is to know your audience. This year we\u2019ve already done some of the work for you by providing an introduction of the judges below.<\/p>\n

Chen Bo Zun (Basil Chen)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Monkey<\/p>\n

Basil Chen earned his degree in Animation and Digital Art from the Communication University of China in 2013. As a graduate student, he took part in the film production of The Zhao\u2019s Orphans (translated) and Heart-stealing Tomato (translated).<\/p>\n

After he earned his degree, he worked as a key animator in the Kung Fu Bunny animation series. He also joined the production of Monkey King: Hero is Back and other animated films.\u00a0Basil Chen is currently working as a storyboard artist on several film projects.<\/p>\n

(Image source: The Monkey King Weibo page)<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Sun Gia Lung<\/strong><\/h4>\n

After Sun Gia graduated from Nihon Kogakuin College, he worked as a key animator at WISH anime Production Company in Japan. In 2013, he returned to Taiwan and started SAFE HOUSE T studio with friends whom he met in Japan. The studio specializes in graphic design, animation, illustration, game production and other related areas.<\/p>\n

The studio aims to bring their overseas work experience and knowledge to the local animators. They recently tried to produce the third animated feature film ever produced in Taiwan, KRAFT<\/a>. While the project sadly failed in its crowdfunding attempts, the art and character sets are still appealing and culturally rich. The studio aims to continue producing this high-quality work and grow its global audience.<\/p>\n

Lyndon Ruddy<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"EmojiLyndon is an experienced storyboard, animation, design, and layout artist. In the past 20 years, he has worked for major studios such as Sony Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Blue Sky Studios, Disneytoon Studios, and Warner Brothers. Through his passion for storytelling, he takes audiences on fantastic journeys with classic animation characters. He is currently a Story Artist for Blue Sky Studios.<\/p>\n

Some Notable Projects:<\/p>\n