In Minecraft: Story Mode, during the EnderCon, there’s a DJ who appears in just one episode — even before the Wither Storm arrives. The community simply nicknamed her “Deejay,” referring to her role.
But for my creations, I wanted to give her more depth, more soul. It felt wrong to let such a striking character go unnoticed. So I decided to call her Nia — a name that, I think, fits her perfectly.
My first animations from the beginning until today!
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Heyaaaaaa ! I hope you are doing well!
I haven't posted much lately because I've been seriously about animation.
For about three weeks, I started to learn the basics little by little and fight my fear about 3D animation in general. I did my first tests with the DJ character in Minecraft Story Mode, whom I personally called Nia. It's not his official name, but I wanted to give him a real identity instead of simply calling him "DJ" all the time. And I tested the movements, the shots, the differences between the IK and the FK on it, and thanks to that I learn a little more about blender!
I even created her turntable myself, as well as several elements around her. My goal is to make an animation where she really uses it, like a real little living scene, to better understand her character and style. (Examples hehe)
Initially, I started with the IK to more easily understand the principle of animation. Then I went to the FK, which frankly scared me at first. Finally, I managed to manage it better than expected, and even if there are still many improvements to be made, I am happy to see a real evolution.
I would have liked to make a longer animation, but my computer doesn't really follow. As soon as I try to manage cleaner or heavier videos, it becomes complicated, with system errors and all the usual technical circus. So for now, I'm moving forward with small animations. 💀
This is also why my illustrations, fanfics and several other projects have been delayed. I have not stopped creating, on the contrary: I have just shifted a large part of my energy towards animation, 3D, modelling and learning new skills.
There have also been more personal things. I was fired recently, so morally, it wasn't really the big fireworks parade. But despite that, I keep moving forward. My priorities at the moment are mainly to continue learning animation and find another job. 💀
In short, what I show here is really the beginning of my journey in animation. It's not perfect, but it's a beginning. And honestly, I'm already proud to have dared to start, especially with the FK who intimidated me a lot. ^^’
Thanks to those who still follow my projects, even when I post less. I'm still working on my creations, just in a slightly different way right now.✨
Omg I'm really exhausted, I finally finished the UV and the forms of expression of Deejay (Nia) and now I'm going to draw Petra in this pose 👀 yes I'm talking nonsense! Sorry, xD
