3D Character Animation & Visual Effects

3DCA
The 3DCA course took the participants through a series of lectures, assignments and mini productions of increasing complexity in the field of 3D character animation, from concept to polish. Under the supervision of guest teachers who are all international and European animation professionals, the participants were introduced to the Maya modelling and animation software and to 3D character animation through a series of exercises designed to transfer the classical 2D animation principles onto a 3D platform. Focus was on the basic animation principles, body mechanics and physical action during basic training and then moved on to the advanced concepts of pantomime acting and dialogue animation. The course culminated in a 4,5-week final project, each student’s showreel masterpiece; a 20-30 seconds animated short film or game animation.

VFX
Through the VFX course, participants get an understanding of the whole VFX pipeline and gain the right knowledge, skills and confidence as VFX generalists. The VFX course equips highly creative and dedicated European computer graphics professionals with the knowledge and skills to create photorealistic computer graphics and integrate them seamlessly with live action footage. This ranged from set extensions or vehicles to effects simulations such as smoke, debris and water. Throughout the course, participants worked on their own final project, a short live action scene with integrated CG elements and simulations.

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