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Animation requires understanding how objects move through space and time. This masterclass breaks down the twelve principles of animation through practical application rather than theoretical discussion.
You will animate a series of increasingly complex exercises: bouncing balls with varying weights, pendulum swings, flour sack characters performing actions, and eventually bipedal walks and runs. Each assignment focuses on specific principles like anticipation, follow-through, and overlapping action. Frame-by-frame analysis of professional animation reveals how timing choices affect emotional tone and physical believability.
The course uses both Maya and Blender, allowing you to choose your preferred toolset. Sessions cover graph editor manipulation, blocking methods, and the transition from stepped to splined animation. You will learn to identify and correct common mistakes like floating, sliding feet and unnatural acceleration curves.
Later modules introduce acting choices, body language, and facial performance. The final project requires animating a character through an emotional beat with dialogue, demonstrating technical skill and performance sensibility.
Spaces are limited to maintain quality instruction. Send your enquiry and we'll discuss whether this masterclass fits your current skill level and goals.