Breaking In: Introduction to the Art and Techniques of 2D Light and Shadow Animation
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Breaking In: Introduction to the Art and Techniques of 2D Light and Shadow Animation
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APPLICATION GROUP 1
Applications Open:
1/29/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Students in 2D animation or illustration
- Recently graduated
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Lighting basics knowledge
- 2D Lighting of a scene and composition
- 2D Lighting animation techniques using Toon Boom Harmony
- Demo reel review and advice to join a tonal animation team
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- A Toon Boom Harmony workshop (this class will mainly talk about how to use the software for lighting only)
- 3D lighting skills (it will be only 2D)
- 2D character or FX animation
- A job offer – this is not a recruitment panel
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Monday 1930Â
Timezone: CET
* You must meet the qualification criteria AND be able to attend the posted day/time of the circle (please note the timezone posted)
CIRCLE DESCRIPTION
After working as a 2D light and shadow animator for 3 years, I realized that this department is often not known in studios and is not discussed in animation schools, yet it adds so much to a scene and literally brings volumes to your 2D characters.
In this circle, I will share with you my experience with 2D lighting and all the secrets that I have learned in productions so you can be confident with tonal animation and, I hope, fall in love with the field.
We will cover basic knowledge of Lighting, before moving to how to skillfully add light and shadow magic to a scene, and then dive into in-depth techniques on 2D Lighting and Composition. We will also explore how you can use Toonboom Harmony best for your light & shadow animation. Last but not least, we will also review your demo reels and help you get a better start in the animation industry, hopefully with a new passion and skills for light & shadow animation.
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:
*(AFTER you click to apply, you must go into your member profile and complete the member-specific portion; these requirements should be submitted through that profile):Â Â
- Resume
- Demo reel
- Please submit a small personal statement explaining why this circle interests you.
Please be aware that some knowledge of 2D animation and Toon Boom Harmony software is required for this circle.
Circle Leader
Gabrielle Tougeron
Hi! I’m Gabrielle, a self-taught artist graduate of Classical Animation at Vancouver Film School.
After graduation, I made my entrance into the animation industry by joining the crew of Cartoon Saloon as a Tonal animator on the feature film “My Father’s Dragon”. Since then I have worked on different projects for Disney, Sony, Warner Bros, Netflix and Studio Ponoc as a light & shadow and FX animator.
I’m now Supervisor of the 2D light & shadow team for a 2D series for Netflix & UBISOFT at FOST studio.Â
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Supervisor Light & Shadow animation team for a 2D series
Studio / Employer:Â FOST Studio