Ynesa - Chasing My Dream Review

Collaborative creation of CGTarian team and DreamWorks Animation Studios specialists.

: Using shifting melodies to convey growth and ambition.

's "Chasing My Dream" is a cornerstone track in the Afro House genre, often celebrated for its deep, atmospheric production and steady, rhythmic drive. The Essence of "Chasing My Dream"

: It aligns with the works of other deep house and Afro House artists such as Beat Soul , Citizen Sthee , and Blac Tears . Understanding Ynesa's Artistry

Ynesa (also stylized as YNESA) is an artist whose work frequently appears on curated house music platforms like YouTube and Spotify . The music often avoids heavy vocal narratives in favor of:

: A blend of minimalist synths and rich, layered percussion that creates a "trance-like" focus.

The track is defined by its smooth, hypnotic beats and soulful undertones, a hallmark of Ynesa's style. Listeners typically find:

: True to its title, the song serves as an anthem for perseverance and the relentless pursuit of one's goals.

: This track is a staple in mixes that celebrate the "cultural awakening" of regional music scenes, particularly within the South African house landscape.

Ray Rig Video Tutorials

Below you will find video tutorials that will help you to get to know Ray and it's functionality.

Ray Rig Introduction

Get to know Ray

In this video Dreamworks' animator and CGTarian online school mentor Mike Saffianoff introduces a rig of Ray character and shows its functionality.

Naturalistic blink

Character Close-Up: Crafting a Believable Face course.

This video fragment of Mike Safianoff's (Dreamworks) lecture tells us how to create natural blinking animation. Ynesa - Chasing My Dream

Expressive Eyes

Character Close-Up: Crafting a Believable Face course.

Another piece of Mike Safianoff's (Dreamworks) lecture, where he tells how to create expressive eye animation.

Eye movements

Character Close-Up: Crafting a Believable Face course.

In this video Mike Safianoff's (Dreamworks) shows us important points in eye movement animation. : Using shifting melodies to convey growth and ambition

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