Acting and Body Mechanics for Ambitious Animators (2D/3D)
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Acting and Body Mechanics for Ambitious Animators (2D/3D)
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APPLICATION GROUP 2
Applications Open:
8/5/24
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
The ideal candidate for this circle would be someone who:
- has experience with animation (can be from school, independent, early-mid career level)
- grasps the basic principles of animation (volume control, arcs, timing/spacing, shooting reference)
- is comfortable working in some form of animation software (please do not use this circle as an opportunity to learn a new program; work with what you’re most comfortable with)
- wants to take their animation to the next level
- has the committment and self-discipline to continually work on their shot
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A deeper understanding of the 12 principles of animation and how these tools can help you tell better stories through movement
- A deeper understanding of creative choices for your scene
- Figuring out the most effective way to defend your creative choices and not be stuck in choice paralysis
- Understanding how to leverage body dynamics for more grounded and believable movements
- Weekly critique and guidance on your project (drawovers, group critiques, and individual critiques)
- Tools for time management and maintaining emotional stamina during the arduous animation process
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Help with/learning new software
- Coverage of the basics of animation
- Pre or post production (no character designing, background designing, or compositing)
Qualification Criteria
Early Career (3-5 yrs of experience)
Mid Level (6-10 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Monday at 8:00 pm
Timezone: CEST
* 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
In this circle, I will be guiding you through an 8-12-second animated shot over the following weeks until you come out with the best demo reel piece possible! Finally, you have the opportunity to polish a piece of animation till you drop. So satisfying!
We will be going over broader concepts to help improve your scene setup, staging, acting choices, body mechanics, and scene rhythm, while also working on more technical aspects of animation like effective inbetweening, how to get the most out of reference, best lip syncing practices, and how to get a polished look out of your piece with cleanup. I will occasionally bring in guest speakers and animators to give a fresh pair of eyes to your work.
You can work in whatever software you are most comfortable with (2D, 2.5D, or 3D—it doesn’t matter! It’s about acting). You must be able to work on your shot on your own time. I will provide you with character sheets, a scenario, and an environment so you can be solely focused on the 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
- A character animation demo reel (2D Cel/ 2D Puppeted / 3D is all acceptable. Motion graphics clips are acceptable if you feel they demonstrate the principles of animation)
- A personal statement explaining why you’d like to be in this circle.
- Bonus points for describing your current experience and animation level, what kind of skillset you’d like to acquire in this workshop, the type of animation/software you work in, and the kind of animation you aspire to.
Circle Leader
Rachel Gitlevich
Rachel Gitlevich is an accomplished 2D Character animator with over a decade of experience in the TV and independent animation industry. She has worked for Titmouse, Sesame Workshop, Late Night Cartoons, and Augenblick for clients like DreamWorks, Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix, Theatrical releases, and many others. She is versed in a myriad of various animation styles and pipelines ranging from traditional paper animation, digital cel animation, puppeted (digital and stopmotion), and a little 3D. In addition, she has just completed her master’s at Gobelins and has 7 years of teaching experience at various animation programs in the tri-state area.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Director
Studio / Employer:Â Freelance
Link:Â https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-gitlevich-9202a211/
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