On a side note I've been taking the Rent-a-Mentor workshop at CG Spectrum! My instructor is Mark Pullyblank, previously a Senior Previz Artist at Weta. So far its been a really great experience. I wanted to focus on my body mechanics and together we came up with a solid shot idea. Its great having someone to go over a shot with you right from the conception phase. Its helps get the best ideas out right away, and eliminates a lot of guess work. Mark is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to animation and the industry in general. Every week I take away something new and walk away with a ton of notes. I really recommend it to animators of any level.
Sorry for the lack of updates, but I will post more...Promise!