RotoAnim - Academy

Company Description

Technicolor Creative Academy is a virtual program preparing artists for their journey through the world’s top visual effects studios through intensive training.

Our virtual courses prepare you for a career in visual effects by working with industry experts on your creative, technical, procedural, and soft skills. They also provide a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise to build upon as you progress in your career.

Job Description

ROTO-ANIM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

The TCS Academy Roto-Animation course offers an 8-week comprehensive journey
into the world of character animation.
Starting with basic posing and refining the requirements for rigging artists,
participants explore 3D space controls and dependencies on downstream
departments. Through practical demonstrations, they learn essential character
posing techniques and explore rig understanding and controls. Subsequent
modules cover character walk and run cycles, emphasizing keyframe animation
principles and the application of roto animation techniques. Sessions on working
with witness cams in Maya and integrating 3D-Equalizer for roto animation further
enhance skills. Q&A sessions and assignment feedback ensure a thorough
understanding and application of concepts throughout the course.

What You'll Learn
• Introduction to Roto-Anim
• Fundamentals of Animation and Posing
• Keyframe Animation and Rough and Smooth Roto-Anim
• Introduction to 3DEqualizer
• Using Matchmove and Roto-Anim Shelf Tools

Course Highlights
• The course covers a wide range of topics, including the requirements of RA
and dependency of downstream departments, understanding of rigs and
controls, basic strong posing, keyframe animation, witness cameras, and
more.
• The course provides intensive training using industry-standard software tools
(provided) while using high-quality training materials.
• Feedback given by seasoned industry professionals.

Why Choose the Roto-Anim Partnership Program?
Becoming a roto-animation artist in VFX is an entry point into the industry, offering
fundamental skill development in animation and 3D space understanding. Artists
contribute to seamless visual effects by separating foreground from background
elements. They work on diverse projects, from films, television shows and advertising,
to video games, gaining exposure to various creative challenges. Roto-animation
can lead to specialized roles like character animation or rigging. It allows for
creative expression within technical constraints and fosters collaboration with other
departments. Overall, it provides a pathway to a rewarding career in the dynamic
and creative field of visual effects.

Enroll now and start your journey towards a successful career in Roto-Anim

Qualifications

Recent graduates of bachelor’s in art, animation, game design and illustration. Other graduates with basic animation knowledge can also apply