It’s no surprise that the resources used in animated film, visual effects, and production are some of the most in-demand professions. Fields such as Character Design, Rigging and Character FX (CFX), 3D Animation, Graphic Composition and Animation for Visual Effects, VFX and Production for Video Games are currently one of the most demanded positions in the interactive entertainment industry.
If you are passionate about this world and interested in knowing the wide range of professions you can access in the future, they are preparing a cycle of Master Classes from the University Center for Art and Digital Technology U-tad. Get started April 19th, take notes, all online and free.
What does the job of an animation producer consist of? What are the tricks of correct production? These answers and much more will be answered by Julián Larrauri on April 19 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Animation, VFX and Video Games Production specialist has more than 15 years of experience leading international series and films for companies such as Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, TVE, Skydance Media or Paramount Pictures.
On the other hand, if you prefer to focus your career as a 3D animator, explore the reality and path of this in-demand activity and, meanwhile, take a look at the darkest spots of the profession and industry to fight them, Jorge. Vigara will present an interesting master class on April 20 from 18:30 to 19:30. Vigara has worked in the 3D animation industry for over 17 years on major projects such as Hotel Transylvania or Despicable Me, among others.
Undoubtedly, both 3D animation and production work go hand in hand with digital compositing and VFX, where different elements are manipulated and combined using digital techniques to create and integrate elements, environments, effects or characters in a unique way. . Here we can count on Álex Rivas, who will present a detailed master class on the creative process of some of the most powerful productions of recent times from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on April 21. An international project that will enable the development of the business processes of such productions during the session at major studios such as Game of Thrones as a guide.
The week of April 25 will start strong with Borja Montoro. With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, this designer has worked seven of them as animators at Disney and collaborated to bring the character of Tarzan to life, among others. Vaiana has worked on many hit movies such as Klaus, Despicable Me 3, Wreck-It Ralph 2, Mary Poppins Returns or Space Jam 2. Montoro will demonstrate his character creation process based on real examples in his master class on April 25 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, and the methodology taught daily in the Specialist in Character Design Program at U-tad. It will also advise on how to prepare a complete portfolio to present to companies.
On April 26, the cycle will show you the differences between a body rig and a face rig, different types of face rigs, etc. It will end with the master class given by the fitter Antonio Francisco Méndez, where we can learn. As in the previous lessons, it will be held between 18:30 – 19:30. Remember, all master classes are online and free. You can follow the ones you want to attend by registering on the middle page.