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Mastering Facial Animation and Emotional Storytelling

Character Animator, Alexis Wanneroy‌
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Maya3DAnimationStorytelling
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Class Details

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  • Basic~Advanced
  • Total 18 videos
  • English
  • English, Traditional Chinese [Auto], Spanish [Auto]
  • Class materials included
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[Course]characteranimator,alexiswanneroy Details

Curriculum
Curriculum

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  • SECTION 01
    OT
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    • 01. Orientation- Instructor introduction - Learning objectives of the course

  • SECTION 02
    Introduction
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    • 02. Plugins, Scripts, and Tools- Getting familiar with Maya - Why Maya is still considered the industry standard - Demo of tools and scripts for efficient animation

    • 03. Workflow Overview- Demo of the workflow used in feature film studios

    • 04. Use of References - How to use references effectively - Examples of references for character movements and expressions - Comparison of mechanics vs. acting

  • SECTION 03
    Facial Expressions
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    • 05. Facial Mechanics- How muscles affect facial controls

    • 06. 7 Big Groups of Expressions- Achieving the 7 big groups of expressions - Breaking down emotional contexts for facial expresion

    • 07. Eye Focus- Techniques for animating eye movement - Creating natural blinks and gaze shifts - Avoiding "dead eye" animations

    • 08. Lower Face Connections & Lip Sync- How to do lip syncs seamlessly - Synchronizing lip movement with audio tracks - Enhancing lip sync with an organic lower face

  • SECTION 04
    Body Movements
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    • 09. Body Mechanics- How body muscles (chest, thighs, back) interact with movement - Anatomy essentials for animators

  • SECTION 05
    Acting Shot Demo
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    • 10. Posing- Principles of strong posing - Creating dynamic and expressive poses - Tips for avoiding stiffness in poses

    • 11. Blocking- Showing all the steps from blocking to final polish - Breaking down movements into simple blocks - Iterating and refining blocking stages

    • 12. Polishing- Techniques for refining animations in spline mode - Showcasing the entire process and addressing common issues

    • 13. Facial Acting- Integrating facial expressions into acting shots - Synchronizing body and facial performance - Examples of subtle vs. exaggerated acting choices

  • SECTION 06
    References
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    • 14. Acting Principles- References and workflow

    • 15. Use of Advanced References- Examples from Disney, Dreamworks & Fortiche Production

  • SECTION 07
    Polish & Finalize
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    • 16. Animation Principles in Polishing- Polishing: from blocking to spline - Common polishing tools and techniques in Maya

  • SECTION 08
    Conclusion
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    • 17. Building a Portfolio for AAA Studios- Key elements of a standout portfolio - Crucial skillsets and knowledge of tools - Expectations from AAA studios for 3D animation

    • 18. Becoming a Successful 3D Animator- What to focus on for growth - Freelancing versus studio work - Setting career goals and networking tips - Course wrap up and final words

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