In this Workshop, watch an Animation Master take a character animation from the initial planning stage through the blocking process including pose creation, based on video reference and thumbnail sketches...

The aim of this workshop is to familiarize you with the process of “Character Blocking” as it relates to character animation. Upon completion of this workshop and with further practice, you will be able to;

• Know the fastest and easiest way to get familiar with a Character Rig.

• How to use reference footage in the character blocking process.

• Where to draw the line between animation and blocking.

• Know when and how to block using stepped keys.

• Transform your thumbnails and reference into key character poses.

• And much more...

About the Instructor DJ Nicke is a former Disney Animator, and is now the lead Instructor for Animation Salvation, able to not only teach, but inspire. He is an Autodesk Certified Instructor and Demo Artist for 3DS Max, Maya and Motionbuilder. In 2005 he co-created the short film "A Bit of Stick" which went on to win many awards including "Best Animated Short" at the New York International Film Festival.

Included in this workshop. are all of the source files needed to follow the workshop and to practice at your own pace...

We have also included the Q+A elements of our Live Webinar Master Class "Character Animation Foundations - Blocking". You will be able to take advantage of hearing the questions posted by the live audience and then hear the answers given in response. If you think this is a valuable way to learn and you would like to interact with the instructor live, don't miss out on our next exciting webinar Master Class event...

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