Creature animation

Basic creature animation

In this workshop, you’ll dive into creature animation, focusing on understanding how animals and creatures move, run, walk, and use their senses. You’ll learn the principles of creature locomotion, especially for quadrupeds. Throughout the  program, you’ll participate in live talks, demos, reviews, and assignments designed to mimic a real production pipeline.

The goal is to help you become comfortable animating realistic and believable animal locomotion. You’ll practice different workflows and tackle various assignments to enhance your skills. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have polished creature animations to showcase on your demo reel, demonstrating your understanding of body mechanics and your ability to bring creatures to life in games.

Advance creature animation

 In this special workshop, you’ll delve into flight animation and fantasy creature animation, guided by experienced instructors. You’ll learn how to create captivating and believable performances for creatures and animals, enhancing your skill set for major studios and FX houses.

The focus will be on mastering the animation mechanics necessary to make your fantastical creatures soar through the sky and engage in thrilling combat sequences. This advanced workshop elevates your abilities by teaching you how to seamlessly integrate creature animation with live-action background plates, adding depth and realism to your animations.

With the entertainment industry constantly seeking animators with diverse skills, mastering creature animation can set your demo reel apart. Studios are always on the lookout for talent capable of producing realistic and engaging animations, making this workshop a valuable asset for aspiring animators aiming to work on a wide range of projects in film, television, and gaming.