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INTERMEDIATE CREATURE MOTION

WS01 — Simple Body Mechanics & Behaviour

Develop stronger creature movement through believable mechanics, grounded weight, and natural behavioural animation.

12 Weeks Duration
Only 6 Students Per Batch
Weekly Live Mentor Sessions

Strengthen your
creature body mechanics

Learn how to create stronger creature performances through grounded movement, clear mechanics, and structured mentor feedback.

WS00 → WS01 (You’re here) → WS02 → WS03 → WS04

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BODY MECHANICS FUNDAMENTALS

What you will learn

  • Natural creature locomotion

  • Weight transfer and balance

  • Simple behavioural performance

  • Readable posing

  • Reference workflow

  • Animation clarity and polish

This is the level you'll reach by the end of WS01

Student project developed through structured mentor feedback, focusing on body mechanics, believable movement, and animation polish.

Workshop Pipeline

Simple, structured, and focused on real results.

Submit Your Work

  • Share your showreel or WIP and

       get level guidance

Secure Your Spot

  • Confirm your place and access

       course resources

Get Your Plan

  • Receive course details, schedule,

       and fees

Start & Improve

  • Join sessions, get feedback, and

       refine your shot

REAL STUDENT PROGRESSION

Blocking to Final Polish

Follow a WS01 student shot from early blocking through spline refinement, polish, and final render presentation with structured mentor feedback and production-style workflow guidance.

ANIMATION OUTCOME

What you'll Build

• Refined body mechanics and weight control  
• Believable creature behaviours and transitions  
• Stronger animation readability and polish  
• Reference-driven performance workflow  
• Showreel-ready creature animation shot

WORKSHOP INCLUDES

What you get

• Weekly live mentorship sessions
• Production-quality creature rigs
• Recorded feedback sessions for review
• Small focused batches — maximum 6 students
• Advanced workflow refinement from blocking to final polish
• Production-style feedback focused on stronger mechanics and readability

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DIRECT MENTORSHIP

Mentor Feedback Focus

Work closely with Danu through structured reviews focused on developing stronger body mechanics, weight, balance, and believable movement.

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• Strengthening weight and balance
• Improving body mechanics and locomotion
• Developing believable creature movement
• Refining timing and spacing
• Improving animation clarity and readability
• Building confidence through stronger animation choices

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START YOUR JOURNEY

Start building a stronger creature animation showreel

You’ll be guided step-by-step with direct mentor feedback — no guesswork, just clear improvement.

Only 6 students per batch — secure your spot early

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CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY

Take Your Creature Mechanics Further

Develop stronger body mechanics, controlled movement, believable transitions, and more complex animation choices.

YOUR NEXT STEP

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Industry-focused creature animation training for stronger performances and showreel-quality work.

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Contact CAW

• Weekly live mentorship
• Small batches (max. 6 students)
• Production-quality rigs

Website by Liora Creative

Join the Next CAW Workshop

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Secure your place in the next CAW workshop and start building stronger creature animation skills.

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