Fantasy Olympics

Fantasy Olympics from Diana Jones on Vimeo.

After Effects was a completely new programme to me. As a combination of Premier pro and Photoshop, i found it hard to adapt to, as quite simply it is an effects tool and not primarily an animating one. I had to learn that i was not working in 3d, as i have been previously on this course, and think in only 2-dimensions. I found it hard to wrap my head round 2d 3d creations, but i got there eventually.
What i loved about this project was the recreation of my character Saru! And throwing dodge balls into bunnies faces! HA!
Unfortunately there are a couple problems with my final piece. these include: The fast paced transitions between the scenes, and the sketchy look of my characters. the transitions between each scene seem as if they are cut off too soon, and should last a second or two longer. I had not noticed this at first due to the fast paced feel to the video. My characters, due to their photoshop filling and pen inked outlines, look very amateur. If i was to remake this video, these are the immediate problems i would rectify. But i would also love to expand on the storyboard, the ending is a tad bit abrupt, leaving the viewer let down fast.
Honestly, i feel i could happily make a awesome dodge ball video, due to me being more comfortable with the After Effects programme.
how i understand how it can aid and even create animation.