Breaking Into 2d Rigging with Toon Boom Harmony
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Breaking Into 2d Rigging with Toon Boom Harmony
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 1
Applications Open:
1/29/25
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Students (final year only)
- Recent grads
- People with basic Toon Boom program knowledge
- People who are interested in learning rigging
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Software demonstrations
- Training videos
- Learning the ever-scary node view
- Creating a full rig from start to finish
- Portfolio/Reel reviews
- Office hours and 1 on 1s
- Special Guest speaker sessions
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- Job Recruitment
- Fundamental Toon Boom training
- Animation training
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Tuesday 7:00 PM
Timezone: EST
* 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
Many aspiring artists dream of breaking into the animation industry, but learning a specialized skill like 2D rigging can feel daunting without guidance. In this mentorship circle, we’ll walk you through the basics of 2D rigging in Toon Boom Harmony step-by-step using a character design of your choice, so you can add this valuable skill to your portfolio. With hands-on practice and personalized feedback, you’ll build professional-quality rigs that help your portfolio stand out and get you closer to landing that dream job in animation.
It is required you have basic Toon Boom Harmony software skills.
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 link to your work or portfolio
- A link to a character design of your choice to rig (can be an original or established character)
- Personal Statement explaining why this circle is right for you
Circle Leader
Amber Owen
Amber Owen (she/they) is a Creative Production Director based in New England, specializing in 2D rigged productions for animation across TV, games, and comics.
With a wealth of experience working on high-profile studio IPs like Nickelodeon’s Monster High, Rock Paper Scissors, and SpongeBob SquarePants, Amber has a deep understanding of 2D rigging workflows. She excels at creating dynamic, diverse, and expressive characters for fast-paced and demanding productions.
Amber is excited to share her expertise in 2D rigging and support aspiring artists as they break into the animation industry. She’s committed to helping mentees strengthen their portfolios and kickstart successful careers in 2D rigging and animation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title: Creative Production Director
Studio / Employer:Â Cartuna
