PixelMe

So I recently started to make a retro platform game starring myself for a bit of fun. Now all was going well until I got stuck on how to approach a particular problem. As the solution wasn't presenting itself I decided it would probably be wise to consult the Internet. After all, there must be thousands of people out there who have made simple platform games like mine and it would be good to see how they solved the problem I was having.

Bad idea.

You see, what I discovered was more than I bargained for. In trying to find my solution my eyes were opened to a plethora of other things that I had either done wrong or done inefficiently.

Whereas the more naive me was happily making a game, coming across a few hurdles but generally continuing to progress, the more informed me ended up looking at the mess of code in front of him wondering whether to just give up.

But after taking a step back I came to the realisation that just because my way wasn't the way, it didn't mean my way wouldn't work.

So I shall plough ahead under the belief of there being more than one way to skin a cat. And I shall try to solve my problems on my own before resorting to outside help!

And if you're interested in trying the beginnings of my game, 'PixelMe' is right here! Just don't run off the edge of the screen!

Still Miming

It's been a while since I mentioned my mime short film. To be frank is it's been a while since I last worked on it but I have begun again in earnest. I'm still working on the story really, having previously thought I had done with that and started animation. Hopefully in the next week or so I'll be done with the story revisions and will be able to get back to making things move.

As a reminder to anyone interested, I have a Tumblr site that I'll likely be updating far more frequently than this one for a while at least. You can find it at
andylatham82.tumblr.com

Tumblr

I've started a Tumblr...not sure what for yet, but we'll see.

andylatham82.tumblr.com

Drawing Bigger

I'm trying out drawing on a larger scale, with one drawing per page (I use an A4 sketchbook).

Just a Guy

Just Some Sketches

Just a couple of drawings from my sketchbook....no particular reason for sharing these, just trying to keep this blog active!

Andrew Latham Animation Studios...maybe one day!

Well I've spent the last few months feeling a bit crappy about various things, and I think one part of it is that I'm not really managing to apply myself to my chosen craft as much as I'd like. To cut a long story short I thought perhaps I needed a proper space to work in where I could not worry about making a mess, not having to tidy my drawings up at the end of a session and restore the room back to its usual function. So the spare bedroom has now become a mini studio of sorts, finally uniting all of my animation gear, including animation desk, line tester, scanner, paper drawers and computer, all of which have thus far lived in separate rooms. I have also installed a nice big cork-board for design work, reference and storyboards.

It also has a relatively nice view of some fields from the window. I do hope this room helps me find my way creatively.

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