Animation Bootcamp!
Ready to bring your animation skills to life? No Prior Experience Necessary!!! Join us for Animation Bootcamp!, a dynamic course designed for aspiring animators who want to explore the fascinating worlds of 2D, 3D, and Stop Motion Animation.
Key Details
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Dates: Saturday and Sunday, JUNE 28-29, 2025
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Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST)
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Location: Online via Stop Motion University
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Cost: $50 usd
What’s Included?
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Comprehensive Learning: Master the fundamentals of animation through engaging, hands-on sessions.
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Certificate: Receive a “Essential Animation Techniques Certificate of Completion”.
This Bootcamp is perfect for beginners and hobbyists alike. Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your animation skills and kickstart your creative journey!
Register now at Stop Motion University and secure your spot!
Instructed by John Ikuma
This Bootcamp is led by John Ikuma, an award-winning animator and expert in the field of stop motion animation. With years of experience and industry recognition, John brings a wealth of knowledge, practical skills, and creative inspiration to every session. His passion for storytelling and animation will help you unlock your potential and elevate your work.
Overview
This immersive Bootcamp covers a wide range of topics to provide you with a comprehensive foundation in animation:
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12 Principles of Animation: Master the timeless fundamentals that guide all great animation.
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Styles and Setups of Animation: Explore various animation styles and the setups needed to bring them to life.
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8 Stages of Animation: Learn the step-by-step process from concept to final production.
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Equipment and Software: Get hands-on insights into tools like Stop Motion Studio, Dragonframe, Blender, Krita, After Effects and more!
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Animation Techniques: Experiment with mediums ranging from pencils to clay to puppets to 3D models.
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Animation Exercises: Sharpen your skills through guided practice and creative challenges.
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Animation Problem Solving: Develop strategies to troubleshoot and enhance your work.
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Performing for Animation: Bring your characters to life with expressive movements.
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Specialized Techniques:
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Stop Motion: Animate using real-life objects and people.
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2D Animation: Dive into the world of digital 2D animation and motion graphics.
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3D Animation: Explore the basics of animating in 3D.
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Weekly Breakdown
Day 1: June 28 – Foundations of Animation
- Introduction to the 12 Principles of Animation, such as squash and stretch, timing, and anticipation.
- Overview of various animation styles and setups, including 2D, 3D, and stop motion.
- Discussion of the 8 stages of animation production, from concept to final output.
- Exploration of essential equipment and software tools like Stop Motion Studio, Dragonframe, Blender, Krita, and After Effects.
- Hands-on exercises using different mediums: pencils, clay, puppets, and 3D models.
- Guided practice sessions to reinforce animation principles.
- Strategies for troubleshooting common animation challenges.
- Techniques for performing and bringing characters to life through expressive movements.
Day 2: June 29 – Specialized Animation Techniques
- In-depth exploration of stop motion animation using real-life objects and people.
- Introduction to digital 2D animation and motion graphics.
- Basics of 3D animation, including modeling and animating in a 3D space.
- Application of learned techniques in mini-projects to solidify understanding.
- Development of a short animation project incorporating techniques learned throughout the course.
- Peer review sessions to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Final Q&A with instructor John Ikuma to address lingering questions and discuss next steps in animation.
- Awarding of the “Beginners Animation Certificate of Completion” to participants.
Additional Information
- Participants are automatically enrolled in the “Stop Motion Beginners T1A” course upon registration.
For more details or to register, please visit the Stop Motion University event page.
