What do you do if your character animation skills are lacking?

when some difficult work comes we should be calm and spend time on it and we should do it calmly and we will get the result when we are trying.

Take a close look at your work and compare it to animations you love. Notice where yours might lack smoothness, good timing, or expressiveness. Think about basic animation rules like squashing and stretching, anticipation, and follow-through. Finding out what's not working is the first step to getting better.

Establishing Character Identity In animation, characters serve as the heart and soul of the story. A distinct voice not only helps differentiate between characters but also adds layers of personality, quirks, and depth to their portrayal. Whether it's a heroic protagonist, a cunning villain, or a lovable sidekick, the right voice can bring these characters to life, making them relatable and memorable to the audience.

Many times your character skills are lacking because your base skills are lacking. Before you run, make sure you can crawl properly. All your principles must be on point! But specifically for character I would pay a close look at your posing , contrast , and timing.

Get feedback from friends or mentors who know about animation. They can help you see what you're missing. Look for people who understand animation basics. Their advice can show you how to get better. And remember, it's about improving your art, so stay open to feedback.

It is imperative that you look for feedback. Both in your experience level and from more Senior professionals. I recommend looking for groups in which you can share your work and people are eager to participate. But I will throw a curveball at you! Also look for the feedback of regular people, what would be your audience. But be careful, you MUST make sense of their feedback because sometimes they may not be educated in the animation language. Analyze their first reaction, did you sold the idea? What is missing to be sold? Sometimes the untrained eye can give you a very raw and important feedback.

Watch the animations of famous animators closely. Learn their tricks and choices. It's not about copying but understanding what makes their work great. Legends like Disney's Nine Old Men can teach you a lot about animation.

We all have favorite animators, we all look up to someone. But make sure you are getting knowledge from outside your industry! In our case, acting! Pay close attention to actors, not only as they speak but also how they move, how they portray weight , emotion and inner thought. You may find your answers in the real word and not in the same acting choices all animators are making !

Practice animation often to improve. Start with easy tasks and move to harder ones. Take your time—good animation needs patience. Pay attention to details in every frame.

I recommend practicing with simple , yet fun exercises. Give the bouncing ball a twist, but keep it simple! Remember you are practicing your animation principles but you also need to have fun.

Keep learning about animation because it's always changing. Take courses or workshops to pick up new skills. They provide structured learning and can help if you're struggling. Learning from pros can also give you new ideas.

Do not loose your artistic voice because you have to fit into an industry! Yes , you need that portfolio to get that awesome gig. But every now and then , get a bit crazy with it, you are an artist after all. And those fun experiments may open new doors you have not considered.