Join Senior Animator Mike Wilson in an engaging workshop that walks you through the entire process of creating an animation shot. This workshop, "Animating for Feature Films Animation Techniques Using Maya & Animbot," is designed to break down the process into simple, manageable steps, helping you improve your Maya workflow. Along the way, Mike provides practical techniques and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work in the feature film industry as a professional 3D animator.
Mike shares his insights into the journey of becoming an animator and what to expect once you land a job. He demonstrates how to efficiently set up a shot to use your time and resources best, ensuring you meet deadlines. You'll learn how to use real-world references to inspire your animations, quickly block out scenes, handle revisions, and polish your work to a professional standard.
This workshop, "Animating for Feature Films Animation Techniques Using Maya & Animbot," also highlights the importance of teamwork in the animation industry, showing how an animator fits into the larger picture of a feature film production. You'll gain a broad understanding of the studio environment and the collaborative nature of filmmaking. While this tutorial is ideal for those looking to break into feature film animation, it's recommended that participants have some basic knowledge of animation principles to get the most out of it. Mike's techniques can be applied to your projects, helping you refine your skills and create high-quality animations.
Animating for Feature Films Animation Techniques Using Maya & Animbot Table of Contents:
- Preview
- Introduction
- The Task
- Blocking the Animation
- Director’s Notes & Revisions
- Polishing the Animation
- In Closing
Who is this course for?
- Aspiring animators aiming to break into the feature film industry
- Intermediate animators looking to improve their Maya workflow
- Animators seeking practical techniques for professional shot creation
- Artists wanting to understand the broader context of a feature film studio
- Individuals with basic knowledge of animation principles who wish to refine their skills
