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Intro to Character

Animation

Now that you have a firm grasp of action-based animation it's time to shift to acting. In this module you will learn to truly breathe life into your characters while focusing again on performance. Facial acting and body language will be studied and practiced.

 

Within this module you will also learn how to compose shots, work with cameras, complete sequences and all will prepare you for the final stages where you will produce your highest quality work to be showcased on your demo reel.

4.  TUTORIAL -                        INTRO TO FACIAL ANIMATION

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1.  READ -                      THE ANIMATOR'S SURVIVAL KIT

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2.  VIEW -                                 CINEMATOGRAPHY 101

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Fast Track Portfolio Builder

3. VIEW -                     ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 1

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5.  TUTORIAL    -                 INTRO TO ANIMATING LIP SYNC

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6. VIEW -              9 OLD MEN - DISNEY FAMILY ALBUM - OLLIE JOHNSTON

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7. VIEW -                     ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 2

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9. TUTORIAL -              WALK CYCLE - THE DOUBLE BOUNCE

8. TUTORIAL -              DIALOGUE EXERCISE - CU/ MEDIUM HEAD SHOT (5-10 SECONDS)

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10. READ -               THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION PDF

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13. TUTORIAL -                    QUADRUPED WALK CYCLE

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12. VIEW -                         INTRO TO LIGHTING AND RENDERING

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11. VIEW -                    ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 3

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15. VIEW -                    ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 4

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14. TUTORIAL -

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DOING RESEARCH FOR ANIMATION

            10 SECOND ANIMATED SHOT

Animation is Concentration.

AVOIDING ALL OUTSIDE DISTRACTION WHEN WORKING WILL ALLOW YOU TO CREATE A SOLID PROFESSIONAL WORK ETHIC.

18. VIEW -                         HOW TO USE VIDEO REFERENCE FOR ANIMATION

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17. VIEW -                    ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 5

19. TUTORIAL -                       QUADRUPED RUN CYCLE

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20. TUTORIAL -

10 SECOND ANIMATION EXERCISE- 2

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23. READ  -

INTRO TO STORYBOARDING

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22. VIEW -                    ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 6

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21. VIEW -                      THE MAKING OF THE JUNGLE BOOK

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23. TUTORIAL -                10 SECOND ANIMATION - Movie Scene

25. VIEW -                    ANIMATED SURVIVAL KIT - ANIMATED      PART 7

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26. TUTORIAL -                 ANIMAL ACTION ANIMATION

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26. VIEW -                           THE MAKING OF TOY STORY

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27. READ -             ACTING CHOICES - HOW TO AVOID CLICHES

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28. TUTORIAL  -

FINAL PROJECT - ANIMATE A SEQUENCE

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29. TUTORIAL  -

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION (PROGRESS REEL)

PORTFOLIO SUBMISSION

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