Character animation - introduction (Creative Skills Academy)

This two-part introduction covers the fundamentals of character animation while also giving you an insight into working in the animation industry, professional workflows and best practices.

Session one:

• Career overview: range of animation roles, how people get into the industry, what's expected day-to-day
• Quick intro to "Maya" software
• Introducing animation principles and workflow
• Live demo in Maya

Session two:

• Live demo in Maya: simple performance and lip-sync
• Demonstrating practical applications of animation principles
• Using reference material
• Introducing tools that are regularly used with Maya
• Best practices for the industry: pathways, portfolio tips, and networking tips

After completing this course, you can advance into further study in this area.