Puppets for Stop-Motion Animation: A Proactive Guide to the Making Process
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Puppets for Stop-Motion Animation: A Proactive Guide to the Making Process
Details
APPLICATION GROUP 3
Applications Open:
8/8/24
THIS CIRCLE IS PERFECT FOR
- Advanced students
- Recent grads
- Junior Artists
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Learn integral thinking when designing and making a puppet, from idea to object, all departments involved
- How to think when building an animatable object
- Understanding of techniques and materials
- Guidance and project review during each session
WHAT NOT TO EXPECT
- In-depth focus on a specific technique; this is not a workshop
Qualification Criteria
Student (final year)
Aspiring Professional (0 yrs of experience)
Entry Level (1-2 yrs of experience)
Day / Time
Times Per Month:Â TwiceÂ
Day / Time:Â Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Timezone: GMT
* 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
This Circle focuses on the entire process of creating puppets for stop-motion animation.
Throughout the course, you will work on a personal project to explore and apply the discussed techniques and tips. We will discuss the production process from the initial idea to the final puppet. You will learn what to consider before starting and how to develop and make your puppet according to its specific requirements. We will explore various techniques and materials and choose the best ones for your project. Additionally, we will review your progress and suggest possible changes from one session to the next, with the goal of having a finished puppet ready for animation by the end of the course.
ADDITIONAL Application Requirements
Please submit the following as part of your Application Profile:Â
- A project brief
- Portfolio/resume
- Personal statement explaining why you are interested in this circle and what you are expecting to get out of it
Circle Leader
Mariela Sartori
Mariela Sartori is a Puppet Maker for Stop Frame Animation and has over 7 years of industry experience.
She’s originally from stunning Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she’s been part of projects at Can Can Club and Tamandúa Studio. She’s been living in the UK for the past 5 years working at Aardman Animations studios in productions such as ‘Robin Robin’, ‘Shaun the Sheep The Flight Before Christmas’, ‘Chicken Run Dawn of The Nuggets’, and ‘Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl ‘.
She’s passionate about making, and after browsing various art fields, she found her place in puppet making. There, she combines multiple disciplines to create unique puppets that come to life on screen.
She is eager to share this passion and empower makers by sharing her experiences within this special storytelling medium.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Current Title:Â Puppet Maker
Studio / Employer:Â Aardman Animations
