Jackie Droujko @[email protected]
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Hi I'm Jackie! I'm a filmmaker and professional character de
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Hey everyone! Iβm so excited to share a deep dive behind the scenes of Space Date 5 - the fifth chapter in this little space romance series thatβs been a huge part of my life these past six months.
βΎβ.Λ Go check out my latest video, HOW I MADE MY FIRST 2D/3D FILM! βΎβ.Λ
This BTS video breaks down all the big steps I went through, from those first super janky storyboards (like, really rough sketches that barely made sense) to tackling the crazy challenge of building 3D backgrounds in Blender for the very first time, and syncing everything with an original dad-rock inspired song made with friends.
I want to be real with you about how wild this ride has been: learning Blender from scratch was honestly terrifying at first. I had no idea what I was doing, but I just kept pushing because I wanted those backgrounds to feel alive and mesh perfectly with the 2D characters. There were so many frustrating moments where nothing worked, or rendering took forever, and I questioned if I could pull it off. But it forced me to get creative and be patient.
Managing a remote team of animators was also a whole other beast. Making sure everyone was on the same page with style, line weight, and character acting wasnβt easy, but seeing their amazing work come together was so rewarding. Plus, working with super talented artists on things like credits animation and FX really took the film to another level.
Throughout this whole process, I learned a lot about trusting my instincts, the power of collaboration, and that growth comes from struggle. Itβs been exhausting and intense, but also unbelievably fulfilling.
Thank you so much for sticking with me and supporting this project. I canβt wait for you to see the final film on June 20th! .π₯ έ Λ
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Iβm so excited to share that applications are officially open! This 10-week mentorship is designed to help you build a strong character design portfolio. Youβll get weekly lessons, demos, and industry insights to help you level up your skills.
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DATES: March 2nd - May 4th 2025
By the end, youβll have a polished portfolio and a deeper understanding of character design!
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Hi everyone! π Iβm thrilled to share some exciting news with you: Iβm starting a NEWSLETTER! π
Each month, Iβll be sending updates on my latest videos, project launches, and maybe even some exclusive freebies. As a thank-you for signing up, youβll get your first freebie: "HOW TO IMPROVE AT PEOPLE DRAWING" - an awesome resource to level up your skills! (Hang tight, I'm working on an even better newsletter freebie for you all, so sign up to get it first!)
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Thank you all for your amazing support! I canβt wait to connect with you in a whole new way. π
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If I were to make an online course... what type of course would you most likely want to see from me? (also, please comment your thoughts, the more specific the better! Thanks!
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A few life drawings from my latest video! These are definitely not where I want them to be, but it's a learning curve! Which one is your favourite?
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New painting from my latest vid Redrawing My Old Art to Boost My Ego! Here's a redraw of a piece from 4 years ago. I sure improved a LOT!! What do you think?
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βｑ°⩠NEW TUTORIAL DROP! βｑ°⩠How to Create Interesting Character Compositions in this 7-page PDF tutorial is now available on my Patreon! :) This tutorial is INCLUDED for all my paid Patrons for the ENTIRE month of November. Then it'll only be accessible through my Patreon shop! www.patreon.com/Jackiedroujko/shop
Did you know I have a BUNCH of tutorials on my Patreon from colours to poses to shape language? Join my Patreon to check out this tutorial and ALL my other ones!
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ΛΛβΉ QUICK QUIZ! ΛΛβΉ Which Laika film combined stop-motion animation with CGI for the first time?
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Trying out polls for you guys to get to know you better! Whatβs your biggest struggle as an artist right now?
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New paintings from my latest video! I hate horror movies and yeah maybe only a few from here are true horror movies but let me live! Which painting is your favourite? AND which scary movie traumatized you as a kid? π
Check out my Patreon to see the 45 minute uninterrupted speedpaint of my Death Becomes Her painting. Along with a bunch of other goodies! www.patreon.com/Jackiedroujko
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Hi I'm Jackie! I'm a filmmaker and professional character designer. Take my online Character Design course below!