Animation Workflow Workshop

Join industry veteran Aaron McGriff for a 3 hour workshop exploring all aspects of 3D character animation workflows. Learn the tools to be able to build your own personal workflow, and acquire the eye for discerning which approach might be best for different types of shots. By understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each approach, you will be able to confidently determine the most efficient path to success for each shot you are assigned. Some of the topics we will cover include: -Increasing your speed through proper planning -Managing your time and making your own schedule -Setting shot goals -Working within director preferences -Working from boards/layout -The key to good thumbnailing -Mining for specificity -Understanding subtext -Tips for shooting effective reference -Using Pre-vis -Understanding shot "logistics" -What is blocking really -Stepped vs layered vs straight ahead -Building your own hybrid workflow -Working with libraries -When to show your work -Taking, parsing and addressing notes -How to approach addressing draw overs -Spline for success -Iterating with animation layers -Understanding downstream departments -Polish checklist