Want to take your animation skills to the next level? The Academy of Interactive Entertainment is delighted to be able to offer the opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business, Simon Allen, in a series of workshops coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. Fresh from working on Disney•Pixar's WALL•E, Simon will share his knowledge and skills gained from years of producing high quality feature film animation.
The two day Animation Masterclass will cover all aspects of crafting and perfecting your animation and workflow from fundamental animation principles to sophisticated use of gestures and posing that bring characters to life. Other topics covered include believable lip-sync, timing, walk cycles with personality, blocking, animation styles and creating a sequence that has real entertainment value. Simon will show you how to put that final polish on your work to make it the best it can be.
Simon has been working in the industry for 18 years and has worked on 14 feature films including ‘The Matrix: Revolutions’ and ‘Constantine’. Simon has worked on two Academy award®-winning features, Pixar Animation Studio’s ‘Ratatouille’ and Animal Logic’s ‘Happy Feet’. Simon is currently working as an animator on a series of short films for the Disney Channel titled “Cars Toons” and about to commence work on the upcoming Disney•Pixar animated Feature “Up”.
These workshops are design for both industry professionals and students. Techniques and knowledge covered in these workshops are not software-specific. Don’t miss this chance to gain inside knowledge of how Pixar animators create top quality animation.
1. AIE Melbourne ~ Two Day Workshop, 9am to 5pm, 13th & 14th November 2008
2. AIE Sydney ~ Two Day Workshop, 9am to 5pm, 17th & 18th November 2008
3. AIE Canberra ~ One Day Workshop, 9am to 5pm, 11th November 2008
Early Bird Registration: $505 inc. GST (save 15%) – closes Fri 17th October 2008
Normal registration: $595 inc. GST
For more information, visit www.aie.edu.au/animation_masterclass
Places are limited so book now to avoid missing out.
Book by contacting AIE on (02) 6162 5131, (03) 9820 8201 or email info@aie.edu.au