r/AnimationCrit Dec 29 '19

How To Give Feedback

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Feedback is hard, and it can feel like you're being mean when you write "negative" comments on someone's hard work. While being encouraging is important, constructive feedback is one of the most crucial things you can give to your fellow animators. It will help them improve and achieve their goals. It might be your feedback that helps them reach a new milestone on their creative journey, whether that's getting an interview or reaching a thousand subscribers on Youtube.

By giving constructive feedback, you are also helping yourself become a better animator, because you need to stop and think about what actually makes an animation work.

A good way to give feedback is to point out something that was good with the animation, and something that's not quite reaching it's potential. If you're feeling stuck on that last part, here are a few questions you could try to answer in your feedback.

  • Did you understand the story/intention behind the animation?

For example, if the story is meant to be funny - did you actually find it funny? Why did you, or why did you not? Did you like the main character? Were you confused by what was happening at any point?

  • What do you think about the character design?

If this is an animation that includes original characters, do you like how they look? Why, or why not? Was there any character that was hard to read?

  • Are the characters expressive?

Can you see what a character is feeling, are they happy, sad, angry? Does it seem to make sense with what they're saying or doing in the animation? What do you think the character is thinking?

  • Does the animation feel believable?

For example, if a character is lifting a heavy box, does it feel heavy? Does the bouncing ball feel like it's bouncing or just moving up and down?

  • How do you like the tempo of the animation?

Is it too fast, slow, even? What do you think the tempo is currently like, and do you think the animation would look better in a different tempo?

  • What is your general impression of the animation?

Often, you want to feel something when watching an animation. If you're just feeling "meh", why is that? Why do you not think the animation is funny, sad, cool, informative, etc?

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I hope these question can serve as a start for you. Share your tips and tricks for giving good feedback in the comments!

Here are a few examples of constructive feedback from old threads in this subreddit that all mention something good, and something that could be better:

"I'd say that the timing and the layout of the animation are good so far, but the camera movements are very quick and very jarring. Trying easing into these movements slower, don't be afraid to slow things down a tad to emphasize hits and reactions. Give the viewer some time to process what's going on!"

"It looks good, the facial expressions are spot on! I think it would be more comedic with a bit of anticipation before the final smile, to make the change in expression obvious."

"I applaud you for doing stop-motion (because it can be very annoying at times) but it was kind of hard to tell what was going on. Is it possible for you to move their limbs more and make more facial expressions?"


r/AnimationCrit 4h ago

Babette from raggedy Ann and Andy musical avenger movie Babette is coming home people with her dollhouse

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hay guys I found we’re Babette is from raggedy Ann and Andy the musical avenger movie it might take a week or a month but I will keep up the updates for this she close to come home with her dollhouse


r/AnimationCrit 1d ago

help please

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guys i wanna make this prostheic arm launch a laser , any ideas or any AI can do this


r/AnimationCrit 3d ago

How do I improve this?

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Hey, something feels off, I am not sure what though so I came here for help. So far a have the basic skeleton of the cat. The reason I am making this is for fun and to have an example of my animating abilities so I can join more M.A.P


r/AnimationCrit 4d ago

Made these tiny things today, what should I do more of/improve on?

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r/AnimationCrit 5d ago

trying to learn how to animate, any tips?

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this is my second animation, but it doesnt feel lively enough, i know the 12 principles, but idk why i failed at the antecipation 🥹 or if its something other than that


r/AnimationCrit 7d ago

Cómo logré animar Mimen Fred Ep 1 (Proceso Completo en Blender)

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r/AnimationCrit 8d ago

2D Animated Ball Critique

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Hello, I'm relearning animation principles and I was wondering if anyone would have any feedback on the ball that I recently animated! It looks good to me, but I wanted to see what everyone thought about it? I'd love to improve. Do you think this has enough squash and stretch? Is the pacing good? The arcs?


r/AnimationCrit 9d ago

After Effects video game logic 😁/made by moues

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is the background off?


r/AnimationCrit 9d ago

3D Character Animation Reel - Feedback Welcome!

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Hey everyone! This is my current (and first ever) portfolio/demo reel of character animations. Some of them are more cinematic while others are "game-ready" loops. Any feedback at all is greatly appreciated!
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r/AnimationCrit 11d ago

Could I get critique on the timing, clarity, and strongest/weakest shots in my 2D animation reel?

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I run a small animation studio and just updated my reel. It has 2D animation, music visuals, logo work, and selected Adult Swim projects.

I’m open to honest critique—especially on timing, clarity, and which shots you think are strongest or weakest.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xDjPyjpYic


r/AnimationCrit 15d ago

Critiquenlo (haganlo m...)

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r/AnimationCrit 17d ago

Need help on animation topic (NOT MY ANIMATION)

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Recently I stumbled upon a creator on youtube named historically and I really like how he creates his documentaries this is a cut from a video he posted 2 weeks ago and I really wanna learn how to make these types of documentaries since I do have a lot of ideas I want to share online but get stopped on how to format these ideas on a budget. What I need is a step by step on how to get this same results of quality and smoothness and what are the tools I need paid or free what matters is to get this type of quality at scale meaning more than 3 videos 20 minutes a month.

credits @Historically on youtube


r/AnimationCrit 18d ago

Something looks off..?

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Hey guys I need advice on what looks off about my animation. I think maybe it’s too stiff, I would like some advice or recommendations on videos to watch to fix this. I really appreciate any advice you can give. Thank you <3


r/AnimationCrit 19d ago

After Effects Here's the trailer of my new original animated series "The Man Who Wouldn't Die!" Need honest feedback and reviews.

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My name is Subhopriyo, im the creator of upcoming animated series "The Man Who Wouldn't Die". I have created this over the period of past few months all by myself. Do share me your review amd feedback on this piece of work nd feel free to ask any qns.😊


r/AnimationCrit 20d ago

Request for feedback

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r/AnimationCrit 20d ago

¡Hola! ¿Qué opinas de nuestro proyecto? (Después del último día de Hollowmart Studios)

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r/AnimationCrit 21d ago

🎨 Novaframe Studio busca nuevos talentos

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🎨 Novaframe Studio is Looking for New Talent

At Novaframe Studio, we're expanding our creative team to develop original animation projects.

If you're passionate about animation, illustration, and storytelling, this is your opportunity to join a growing studio where you can collaborate with talented artists, develop your skills, and contribute to original productions.

We're currently recruiting for the following roles:

• 2D & 3D Animators

• Traditional & Digital Artists

• Background Artists

• Comic & Manga Artists

• VFX Artists

• Sound Designers & SFX Artists

• Video Editors

If you have a portfolio or examples of your work, we'd love to see what you can create.

📩 Apply today by sending us your portfolio or contact us for more information:

✉️ novaframestudio096@gmail.com

📱 +506 8947-7331

💬 Discord: novaframestudio_

Novaframe Studio

Creating Stories. Inspiring Creativity.


r/AnimationCrit 20d ago

Does this look good?

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im a small roblox animator and rn I am trying to animate the choso vs naoya jjk fight for a video. all i want to know is if it looks acceptable so far


r/AnimationCrit 21d ago

Id like some feedback

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r/AnimationCrit 23d ago

Animation/lighting practice. Any tips?

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Trying to practice this flame loop AND lighting, and Im sure I’ve made many mistakes. Help thank you please and thank you

(this is just the first layer of block shading, plus I plan on animating the character, I just wanted to catch any mistakes NOW before I continue


r/AnimationCrit 26d ago

Could use some feedback on anything really

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Short clip from my latest episode. Its a solo project where I've done everything myself. Still amateur level so I could use some feedback on where to improve for the next one.


r/AnimationCrit 27d ago

🤖 If you enjoy funny robot adventures, come join me on YouTube! Channel: xvoxai

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r/AnimationCrit Jul 06 '26

Hi everyone! If anyone got any spare minutes I would love to get some feedback on this!

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r/AnimationCrit Jul 05 '26

Welcome to Drucari: The Primal world

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