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Pixar Simon Allen Seminar
| Where: | Art Gallery Theatrette, James St Northbridge | When: | 14-Sep-10 09:00 AM until 15-Sep-10 05:30 PM |
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Details:
WAnimate and ScreenWest are bringing Pixar’s Simon Allen to Perth in September 2010 to present a series of animation classes. These sessions are designed for emerging filmmakers and industry professionals who want to take their animation skills to the next level. This is a unique opportunity to learn how world-class animators create top quality animation. The courses will take place on September 14 and 15.
Simon Allen joined Pixar Animation Studios in March 2006 as an animator for the Academy Award®-winning feature, Ratatouille. Allen went on to animate on two more Oscar® winners, WALL•E and UP and most recently completed working on Disney•Pixar’s 2010 critically acclaimed box office hit, Toy Story 3, where he animated Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and many of the original cast from Toy Story. Allen has also animated Dug in Dug's Secret Mission as well as animating Mater and Lightning McQueen in Mater's Tall Tales.
In the animation industry for over 19 years, Allen has worked on 16 feature films. Prior to coming to Pixar, Allen worked at Animal Logic as an animator on Happy Feet. He began his career as an animator working at WETA on Peter Jackson’s feature film, The Frighteners, in 1995. Allen has also worked as an animation supervisor on The Matrix: Revolutions and Constantine, and at LucasArts as an animator for three different games.
Register now to avoid missing out, as places are limited.
Class dates and details:
9.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday 14 September 2010 - Emerging Animator Class. Cost $40
This full-day session will cover the time-tested principles of animation, fundamentals of walk cycles, timing, methods for blocking shots, exaggerated human motion, tips and tricks for 3D animation, and compiling a demo reel.
9.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday, 15 September 2010 - Master Animation Class. Cost $60
This full-day session will cover advanced topics, including lip-sync and facial animation, hand gestures, effective use of timing, time management when blocking a shot, using the principles of acting to bring a character to life, and how to add polish and final touches to your animation.
Both days, 14 and 15 September 2010. Cost $90 (10% discount)
Emerging filmmakers and animators with industry experience are welcome to register for both classes.
Click here for further details and to register via the WAnimate website.
Simon Allen joined Pixar Animation Studios in March 2006 as an animator for the Academy Award®-winning feature, Ratatouille. Allen went on to animate on two more Oscar® winners, WALL•E and UP and most recently completed working on Disney•Pixar’s 2010 critically acclaimed box office hit, Toy Story 3, where he animated Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and many of the original cast from Toy Story. Allen has also animated Dug in Dug's Secret Mission as well as animating Mater and Lightning McQueen in Mater's Tall Tales.
In the animation industry for over 19 years, Allen has worked on 16 feature films. Prior to coming to Pixar, Allen worked at Animal Logic as an animator on Happy Feet. He began his career as an animator working at WETA on Peter Jackson’s feature film, The Frighteners, in 1995. Allen has also worked as an animation supervisor on The Matrix: Revolutions and Constantine, and at LucasArts as an animator for three different games.
Register now to avoid missing out, as places are limited.
Class dates and details:
9.30am to 4.30pm, Tuesday 14 September 2010 - Emerging Animator Class. Cost $40
This full-day session will cover the time-tested principles of animation, fundamentals of walk cycles, timing, methods for blocking shots, exaggerated human motion, tips and tricks for 3D animation, and compiling a demo reel.
9.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday, 15 September 2010 - Master Animation Class. Cost $60
This full-day session will cover advanced topics, including lip-sync and facial animation, hand gestures, effective use of timing, time management when blocking a shot, using the principles of acting to bring a character to life, and how to add polish and final touches to your animation.
Both days, 14 and 15 September 2010. Cost $90 (10% discount)
Emerging filmmakers and animators with industry experience are welcome to register for both classes.
Click here for further details and to register via the WAnimate website.
