Rotoanim - Academy

Job 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.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm0vzv-3-134-87-95-42 in your application.