Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How long did it take you to make Ornaments? A: Roughly a year. It's hard to be exact because I started making it during breaks between college semesters and finished it in my spare time after graduating. To learn more about the process, see the making of section. Q: What are the names of the songs in Ornaments? A: The songs, in chronological order, are: "Habanera" from the opera "Carmen" - George Bizet "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" from "The Nutcracker" - Tchaikovsky "Can Can" from "Orpheus in the Underworld" - Offenbach "Barber of Seville" Overture - Rossini "Trepak" from "The Nutcracker" - Tchaikovsky Q: Can I get a copy of Ornaments on tape or DVD? A: Ornaments is not currently available on tape or DVD, but you can always download it from the videos page. Q: How can I learn to make animations like this? A: I just got the software and taught myself, a process which can take a lot of time depending on your level of interest and discipline. Many colleges and almost all art schools offer 3D animation curricula, and they'll provide labs with the latest computers and software packages. If you want to get started at home, but can't get your hands on a high-end 3D package, there are many low-cost alternatives such as Blender and Animation Master. And remember - there's more to 3D animation than learning software! Creating a short film requires a solid understanding of character animation, cinematography, story, editing, and other facets of filmmaking. I recommend the following books: "Digital Character Animation" by George Maestri "3D Photorealism Toolkit" by Bill Fleming "Film Directing - Shot by Shot" by Steven Katz "Sets in Motion" by Affron and Affron "Story" by Robert McKee