Trying out animation, need advice.

[This-Is-Propaganda]

Hi there, I'm new here. Not really, I have an account somewhere but I can't remember the combination.

I've started trying out animation for the past week and yesterday was spent doing my first (extremely short) practices. I'd like some criticism and some advice? They're not very good, apologies. Number oneNumber twoNumber three

Also, I'd like to work on an animation project to keep me focused and practicing. I don't want to use any of my actual stories as they're way too long. I might do a random (not NG random-comedy-style) action animation. Wondering if anyone had any ideas on which direction I should go in and whether I should collaborate or not.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

[This-Is-Propaganda]

Sorry, not used to this forum and repeated the link twice Number Two

[KhanhCPham]

I see that your going to go for a more realistic animation and that would raise the viewer's expectations. Here is what I see so far in each animation

Number One: I would animate the finger. When the hand reaches to the hair, have the fingers extend. Close the fingers When it touches the hair. I would also draw the full body first and put the hair in another layer so you dont have to constantly redraw the neck as the hair moves.

Number Two: I want to say its a bit jittery but at the same time I feel its correct because its suppose to be a quick movement. Maybe work on the in-betweens to make the transitions better but thats a nitpick because I am on critique mode.

Number Three: Transition problems. I feel the last two drawings has a size problem. Try removing the 2nd from the last frame and see if it looks smooth. If it does, try redoing the 2nd from the last frame to make the transition smoother.

Another tip is to not have your animaton constantly clean when its still in the rough stages. I would draw through the objects so you have a better view and control of your objects. Here's my animation attached on this thread and I have my objects drawn through the objects. Once it looks good, I can clean it up.