SCROLL
WS05: Polishing and fine-tuning
In this workshop, we’re excited to explore the lively interactions between two creatures! Whether it’s through thrilling action scenes or fun, playful exchanges, we’ll focus on bringing those interactions to life with vibrant details and a polished touch. Our goal is to help your work shine and stand out in a wonderful way!
£1,150
Workshop fee
14 Weeks
Course Duration
Workshop Highlights:
-
Build on skills from WS01 to WS04 to confidently animate creatures with complex body mechanics and behaviours.
-
Learn to express genuine emotion and character, giving your creatures rich, realistic performances.
-
Blend your acting inspirations with real animal behaviour insights to bring rigged assets to life.
-
Boost your portfolio with lively, captivating performances inspired by classics like The Jungle Book and The Lion King.
-
Take your creature animation skills to the next level with this exciting workshop opportunity.
Qualification
-
Successful completion of WS04 or equivalent valuable animation experience.
-
Confidence working with animals and producing high-quality creature shots in personal and professional projects.
-
Strong animation skills combined with deep proficiency in Maya.
-
These qualifications are essential for success in this field.
What valuable knowledge and skills will you gain?
-
Learn to study references with clear intent and capture their essence in your animation for stronger impact.
-
Animate your creature to look great from all angles, not just the main camera view.
-
Understand how to animate the camera effectively to boost realism and storytelling.
-
Develop honesty in your animation to convey authentic weight and presence from every perspective.
-
Master path animation by attaching walk or run cycles to paths for natural movement.
-
Gain practical workflow tips to improve efficiency and reach your goals faster.
-
Perfect polishing techniques to deliver professional, high-quality results.
Introducing our Offline Workshop
We are introducing our Offline Workshop, tailor-made for those of you with busy schedules who can’t join us for our live sessions. If you’re looking to boost your creature animation portfolio and create a fantastic personal showreel, this is the perfect chance for you! Click the button to find out more