Question 1

What is a Creature Animation Workshop?

Accepted Answer

Our CAW online workshop is all about creature animation! We’ve put together some fun and engaging assignments to help you learn how to bring your creatures to life. Whether it’s their simple movements or more complex behaviours, we will guide you every step of the way.

Our goal is to achieve that amazing VFX standard quality in realistic animation.

Question 2

How do I apply CAW Course?

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To get started:

Visit the "Enroll Us" page on our CAW website.

Fill out your details and upload your:
Latest animation showreel, or
Work-in-progress (WIP) showreel

Once we receive your submission:
Mentor Danu will review your work.
You'll receive a recommended workshop plan tailored to your current experience and skill level.

Question 3

The next is Intro-session with Mentor Danu. What is Intro-session?

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Once you submit the form:
You will receive a personalized course plan recommended by Mentor Danu.
We’ll also share details including:

Class date and time
Course fee information

To get a better sense of what CAW is all about:
Feel free to watch this warm introduction video from Danu, our Founder and Mentor:
  Watch the CAW Introduction

This video gives you a clear glimpse into how our workshops work and what you can expect from the CAW experience.

Question 4

How to pay the course fees?

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How to Pay the Course Fees:
Once you confirm your interest in joining, we’ll send you an invoice with all the details.
Please review the invoice and confirm your acceptance to proceed.
We accept payments through:

Debit card
Credit card
Wise transfer (formerly TransferWise)
Local bank transfer (available in united Kingdom – let us know your location for details)

If you have any questions about the payment process or need help with a specific method, feel free to reach out to us anytime.

Question 5

Who can apply to CAW?

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Decent experience with animation and must be familiar with Maya is required. 
Must have a decent computer with internet connection and good webcam.  
From Juniors level to all levels of animators are welcome and for those who are looking to break through into the vfx industry with a great reel, this is a great fit for them.

Question 6

Is a demo reel needed to qualify for the workshop?

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It is advisable to see your showreel to understand your animation experience, whether it is a work-in-progress showreel or the latest version. This will help us recommend a suitable workshop for you.

Question 7

When will I be able to join or register for these workshops?

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Our workshops are available all year long! If you share your preferred dates with us, we’ll do our best to find a schedule that works for you.

Question 8

Why choose CAW / What makes CAW unique?

Accepted Answer

CAW is a comprehensive guide to the Creature and Animal Animation Course. We specialize in hyper-realistic creature animations, covering both basic and advanced levels, along with essential tips and tricks. While the quantity of content may be limited, there is a firm commitment to quality.

Question 9

How does it work?

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We meet weekly with a group of students for online sessions conducted via Zoom. During each sessions, our mentor, Danu, will review the work-in-progress (WIP) submitted by students. Everyone is encouraged to listen to the comments and feedback on others' work, as it's a great way to learn and share insights!

One of the best features of Zoom is its ability to record the entire session, which is extremely helpful. We will send you a link to the recorded session the day after each online session, allowing you to revisit it so that you don’t miss anything.  Feel free to ask any questions or express any doubts at any time during the session; you can also wait until the end if you prefer.

Additionally, for those seeking more feedback, we will offer offline reviews between our online sessions. This is a perfect opportunity to showcase what you’re working on.

Most importantly,

Question 10

What do we offer?

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We truly believe in the amazing training at CAW. You'll find top-notch materials included, lots of demos, and class recordings with high-end VFX standard rigs. After you complete 12 weeks of sessions, you’ll get unlimited free offline reviews to help you perfect your final showreel. Plus, having the CAW logo on your work can really open up job opportunities for you! So many of our students have enjoyed offline reviews for over a year while working on their showreels, and we’re so happy to share that many of them have landed their dream jobs! They often tell us how grateful they are for our support, especially because other schools or workshops didn’t help them finish their projects.

Question 11

Do I have to start from workshop 00?

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No, based on your experience and your skills in the showreel, you will be advised which workshops suit you better.

Question 12

How do we treat assignments?

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The whole idea and implementation of assignments will be designed to be the same as you are working on your shots in a film studio under the supervision of your lead or supervisor.

Question 13

What happens on weekly sessions?

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Live critiques and comments on the shot submitted and more deep explanation about the body mechanics and performance of creature and workflow of how to solve the issues in the shot and bring it to life like quality.

Question 14

How many sessions are held each week, and how many animators participate in each workshop?

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We will hold one online live session each week. Additionally, we will offer offline review opportunities between the online sessions for those who wish to showcase their work in progress (WIP). A maximum of 5 to 6 animators can join each session at the same time.

Question 15

Can I gain access to the CAW rigs?

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Once you have paid for the workshop, you will gain access to the rigs based on the assignment you choose (which may be one or two). You will be allowed to keep these rigs after the workshop concludes. Since the rigs are quite expensive, you may not have access to all of them at the start. After participating in one or two workshops and depending on your performance, you may request access to additional rigs. Please ensure you follow the instructions outlined in the rigs usage policy.

Question 16

What is the policy regarding the usage of CAW rigs?

Accepted Answer

All the rigs from CAW are copyrighted to CreatureAnimationWorkshop and are property of Playblast studio Ltd. It's not allowed to use them for any company, school or any other workshop purposes (paid or unpaid work) and students strictly should follow and not share these rigs with anyone. 
If you see these rigs anywhere outside the workshop please inform to creatureanimationworkshop@gmail.com.

Question 17

Is it possible for us to use rigs from outside for CAW?

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Absolutely, you can! Just try to pick some rigs that you find appealing, and it’s a great idea to chat with your mentor about them first.

Here are some of my personal recommendations for rigs that you might like: 
https://gumroad.com/truongcgartist
http://www.3dfiggins.com/Store

You can use any online free rigs that you prefer.

Question 18

Is CAW an accredited school? Do you have scholarships available?

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CAW isn’t a school, so you won’t be receiving grades, credits, or certificates here. There are no exams, and there’s no pass or fail in our workshop! Instead, we focus on exploring both basic and advanced animation techniques. You'll get to work on fun assignments and create shots that you can proudly add to your showreel, complete with the CAW logo.

We’re here to help you learn and grow your skills!

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