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Polish Masterclass
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Polish Masterclass: The Final Touch
In this live masterclass, you'll learn firsthand from Valentin how he polishes his shots before you seem them in the latest Disney film!
Watch live and learn all the fine details that lift a shot from good to great, and see the intricate nuances Valentin uses to bring his work to Disney feature standards.
Polishing can seem like a daunting and never-ending process, but this session will show you how the best in the industry approach it and how you can apply what you learn to your own work and stand out to recruiters and studios.
Valentin Amador
Disney Supervising Animator
Valentin Amador is a seasoned supervising animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, with a career spanning both traditional and CG animation. Born in Cadiz, Spain, he honed his skills across Europe, working on notable films like Sinbad, The Illusionist, and Harry Potter. Since joining Disney in 2013, he's contributed to major hits like Frozen, Zootopia, and Encanto, where he led the animation for key characters. Valentin's unique blend of hand-drawn and CG techniques makes him an exceptional teacher in the animation field.
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Catch The Previous Classes
Posing & Appeal, Blocking Masterclass
Blocking Masterclass
US$250.00
Henry Leonardo
This first masterclass leave me with no words, it went beyond my expectations. Amazing. Valentin did an amazing first masterclass which increases my standards of what to look forward to achieve in terms of quality animation and draftmanship, the information and teachings of the masterclass were invaluable, thank you very much for the opportunity of learning from you.
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Sofia Tadiotto
It was very interesting, clear and engaging. I'm so excited even after 3 days form the masterclass!! Valentine was clear and engaging. I think he communicated not only "notions", but the love for animation. I felt the great passion he has, and this let the lesson to be more efficient.
Are these Masterclass for you?
Have you got experience animating?
This class will cover the principles of appeal and translate in 2D and 3D however, some experience in either discipline is recommended to get the most out of the masterclass.
You want to be a feature film animator.
If your goal is to work in feature film, its crucial to know how to create appealing poses to bring your characters to life in an expressive way.
Do you struggle with transitioning from blocking to spline?
Even if you're experienced, seeing how Val tackles this challenge and the techniques he uses to go from blocking to spline will be invaluable to improving / adding to your workflow.
Preparing for Industry Standards
For aspiring animators aiming to break into the animation industry, this class offers a look into the standards and expectations of professional animation production.
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