Takzicution Tales

Tag: animation mindset

  • Consistency Isn’t About Doing More

    FRAMEBURST ACADEMY 7

    🎮 Summary (TL;DR)

     

    You have heard this countless times:
    “Stay consistent.”
    But what if the way you interpretation it… is actually wrong?
    And what if that misconception is the reason people leave?
    Let’s fix that, shall we?

    🎬 What Does Consistency Really Mean?

    Let’s make this simple.
    Consistency refers to:
    Showing up again… and again… and again.
    Not perfectly.
    Not for extended hours.
    Just regularly.

    🧠 A Simple Example:

    Imagine brushing your teeth.
    You don’t brush for 3 hours once a week.
    You brush for a minute or two… every day.
    That’s consistency.
    Now implement that in animation:
    1. You draw a bit today
    2. You attempt once more tomorrow
    3. You improve gradually over time
    That’s all.
    No need to be extraordinary.
    Just showing up.

    🤔 Why People Get Consistency Wrong?

    This is where most starters struggle.
    They think consistency means something much harder than it actually is.

    ❌ “I Have to Work Every Single Day”

    People believe:
    “If I skip one day or do not upload on a certain time, I’m inconsistent.”
    That’s not correct.
    You are human.

    You possess:

    • Tired days
    • Toxic days
    • Hectic days
    • Days where you just do not feel like it
    Missing a day or two does not disrupt consistency.
    Quitting does.

    ❌ “I Need to Work for Hours”

    Another error:
    “I need to sit for 5–6 hours to advance.”
    I struggle with that one too
    No.
    That’s not consistency.
    That’s stress.
    And stress leads to burnout.

    ❌ “Others Are Doing More Than Me”

    You see someone uploading more frequently.
    You think:
    “I’m not consistent enough.”
    However, you do not observe their situation or how much time their content takes to be created.
    They might have:
    • More time
    • Different goals
    • More experience
    • Lesser peer pressure
    Consistency is not about competing.
    It is personal.

    ❌ “Start Strong, Then Crash”

    This is very common.
    You feel inspired.
    You put in a lot of effort for a few days…
    Then all of a sudden:
    1. You are fatigued.
    2. You stop.
    3. You do not return.
    That is not consistency.
    That is a marathon.

    🔄 What Consistency Actually Means?

    Let’s redefine it clearly.
    Consistency means:
    1. Doing small work
    2. On a regular schedule
    3. For a long time
    Even if it feels sluggish.
    Even if it feels like nothing is changing.
    Because over time…
    It adds up.

    🌱 Why True Consistency Works?

    When you remain consistent (in the right way), something powerful happens.

    📈 You Slowly Improve:

    You may not notice it everyday.
    But after a couple of weeks?
    You’ll note the difference.

    💪 You Build Confidence:

    You begin to have confidence in yourself.
    Because you know:
    “I can come back again tomorrow.”

    ✅ You Actually Finish Things:

    Most people do not fail because they lack passion or talent.
    They fail because they give up.
    Consistency propels you forward…
    Until something gets finished.

    🛠️ How to Start (Without Feeling Overwhelmed):

    Let’s make this highly practical.

    🎯 Start Small:

    Avoid aiming for big goals.
    Instead of:
    “I’ll animate an entire video today”
    Try instead:
    “I’ll draw for 35 – 40 minutes”.

    📅 Pick Simple Days:

    You don’t need every day.
    Start with something like:
    4 days a week
    Or even 3 days
    Ensure it feels realistic.

    ⏱️ Keep It Short:

    Even 30 – 40 minutes is sufficient.
    What counts is showing up.

    🔁 Repeat:

    That’s it.
    Do it again next time.
    And again.
    And again.

    💬 A Final Thought:

    Consistency is not about doing more.
    It is about continuing on.
    You do not need perfect days.
    You only require sufficient day, where you present yourself.
    Because small steps…
    Done many times…
    Turn into real progress.

    ⏭️ What’s Your Next Step (Coming Thursday):

    Next blog: Types of animation
    👉 Click here -> (Insert Link Here)
    Now that you have grasp how to stay consistent…
    It’s time to explore something important.
    Not all animation is the same.
    And knowing the difference can change your path completely.
    We will break that down next.
    🎬 See you until the next summon.

  • Is Animation Right for You

    FRAMEBURST ACADEMY 3

    🎮 Summary (TL;DR)

     

     

    Before you learn animation…
    You need to ask yourself one question.

     

    Not about tools.
    Not about ability.

     

    But concerning you.

     

    Because if your reason is incorrect, nothing else will work.
    And if your reason is correct… you will already sense it.

     

     

    🎬 Is Animation Right for You:

     

     

    Let’s be straightforward.

     

    A lot people come across animations online and think:

     

    “I want to do that.”

     

    And that’s a solid start.

     

    However, there is a second question lurking beneath that one:

     

    “Why do I wish to pursue this path?”

     

    That question is more important than anything else.

     

     

    ⚠️ Let’s Clear One Thing First:

    Animation is not:

    • A quick way to gain fame
    • An effortless way to fast cash
    • A simple skill you memorize in a few weeks

    If that’s what you anticipate…

    You are soon going to feel let down.

    Not because animation is bad or boring.

    But because the expectation is wrong.

    🕰️ The Reality No One Talks About:

     

     

    Let’s imagine something.

    You are sitting in your room.

    No audience.
    No applause.
    No immediate outcome.

    Only you… and your project.

    You dedicate several hours to a single frame.

    You repair it.
    Then fix it again.
    Then realize something else is not right.

    So you go back.

    Once again.

    Now picture yourself doing that:

    • For hours
    • For days
    • Sometimes for weeks
    • On a single video

    And when you ultimately complete it?

    It might not even function well.

    No big views.
    No instant gratification.

    Simply… silence.

    And then the following day?

    You begin again.

    🧠 Why This Matters?

    This is not meant to scare you.

    It is mentioned because this is the part most people never hear.

    They see the finished animation…

    But not behind-the-scenes {BTS}.

    And when they encounter this reality for the first time, they assume:

    “Perhaps this isn’t for me.”

    Sometimes they’re correct.

    At times, they were not mentally prepared.

    🤔 So… Is Animation Right for You?

     

     

    Let me clarify this.

    If you read everything above and thought:

    “Nah… I do not want that.”

    That’s perfectly fine.

    Animation is not the only artistic route.

    There are numerous ways to create, express, and build something significant.

    But if you read that… and something inside you remarked:

    “Yeah… I would still attempt.”

    Or maybe:

    “That sounds challenging… but interesting.”

    Then that is important.

    Because that sensation?

    That curiosity?

    That quiet excitement?

    That is not related to income.

    That is not about fame.

    That’s about savoring the process.

    🔥 The Real Sign:

    The real sign that animation might be right for you is simple:

    You do not just feel excited watching it…

    You like the concept of creating it, even when it’s slow, repetitive, and tricky.

    You are okay with:

    • Getting better slowly
    • Trying again after setback
    • Working alone for hours or days
    • Learning and making step by step

     

    Not because you have to.

    But because something about it feels… worthwhile.

    💬 A Final Thought:

     

     

    You don’t need to decide everything today.

    You don’t need to be 100% certain.

    Nonetheless, you do need to be honest with yourself.

    Animation isn’t about chasing results.

    It’s about selecting a path.

    And the query is:

    Are you willing to live with this process?

    What’s Your Next Step (Coming Thursday):

    Next blog: What is making cartoons (animations) and what is story-time animation

    👉 Click here -> https://takzicution.com/making-cartoons-for-beginners/

    Now that you have pondered the honest question…
    next, we start understanding the craft itself.

    Not deeply.
    Not technically.

    Just enough to see what you are actually entering.

    See you until the next summon. 🎬