Animation Booster

Intermediate

Price

199,00  (excl. tax)

Course Content

00 Introduction to Maya
01 – Introduction Presentation
02 – Maya and workspace configuration
03 – Basics for animation: References, hotkeys, constraints...
04 – UI for animation
05 – Animbot
06 – Basic lighting
07 – Rendering of plans
08 – Character customization
01 Poses
01 – Introduction
02 – Poses in Maya
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Master a professional workflow and take your animation to the next level with over 16 hours of hands-on training.

Animation Booster isn't just another course: it's a training program designed to transform the way you animate and prepare you for the professional world. Through practical exercises, you'll learn to apply the same techniques and workflows used in animation studios.

✅ Beginner/Intermediate Level
✅ Practical exercises
✅ Languages: Spanish / English (auto subs)
✅ Exclusive rigs included
✅ 16 hours of video
✅ Includes Introduction to Maya course

Course trailer

Why take to this course?

  • 1.

    You will learn a real workflow


    From blocking to polishing, master a workflow that you can apply to any project.

  • 2.

    Improve the quality of your animations


    Perfect timing, spacing, arcs, overlaps, and appeal through practical exercises to take your shots to the next level.

  • 3.

    Learn at your own pace


    Access the video content whenever you want and review it as many times as you need.

  • 4.

    Animate with professional characters


    Rigs developed by Animworkshop, optimized to allow you to animate smoothly and efficiently.

  • 5.

    Introduction to MAYA


    Learn how to create shortcuts that streamline your workflow, import references into your scene, and many other things that will help you in your day-to-day work.

  • Who should take this class?

    Students or beginners who want to build a solid and reliable foundation.
    If you already know the fundamentals of animation and feel it's time to take the next step, this course will give you the practical tools to structure your process from blocking to polishing.

    Intermediate animators determined to improve the quality of their shots.
    If you have some experience but feel that your animations still don't convey the level you want, here you will learn how to optimize your workflow, make decisions based on artistic criteria, and learn from our mentors.

    Self-taught artists looking to reach their full potential.
    If you feel like you've hit the ceiling, Animation Booster gives you the structure and direction you need to grow as a professional. With expert-designed exercises and rigs optimized for learning like in a real studio, you'll overcome roadblocks and achieve a more mature, fluid, and compelling style.

    Assets included

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    LEO

    Enjoy our exclusive LEO rig for advanced body mechanics. Included in the course pack with professional shaders and clothing variations.

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    NONO

    A very entertaining character that you will enjoy animating. Included in the course pack for practicing basic locomotion. Includes professional shaders!

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    MOOLI

    One of our cutest characters , included in the course pack. Practice the mechanics with him! Includes professional shaders.

    What will you learn?

  • Graph Editor

    Consolidate fundamental concepts and work efficiently with the Graph Editor for a more professional polish.

  • Professional workflow

    Learn the workflow of the best professionals in the industry and apply their working methods to your plans.

  • Body mechanics

    Take the next step in both body connectivity and character polish, and improve the level of your animations.

  • Highlights

  • Walk

  • Run

  • Weight shift

  • Connectivity in the Spine

  • Arm drop

  • Calisthenics

  • Jump

  • Standing up and sitting down

  • Posing

  • Mentors

    Our tutors are active experts in the animation industry, carefully selected to provide you with a first-class education.

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    Luis Velasco

    Luis has worked on projects such as Tadeo Jones 2, Super Mario Bros., Ripley (Netflix), Luck, Blush (Apple), and No Rest for the Wicked by Moon Studios.

    He is currently the Animation Supervisor for Tadeo Jones 4, and combines his professional work with more than 10 years as a teacher, giving classes and training new generations of animators.

    Javi Neiro

    Javi is an animator and teacher with over 14 years of experience. He has participated in films such as Wonder Park, Mortadelo y Filemón contra Jimmy el Cachondo, Monstertrucks, Ron Goes Wrong, Metegol, Spellbound and Tadeo, working for studios such as MPC, DNEG, Skydance Animation, and Ilion Animation Studios.

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    Required Software

    To perform all the exercises in Animation Booster , you will need Autodesk Maya, the industry standard in 3D animation. This is the tool we will use throughout the course, allowing you to practice each exercise in a professional environment.

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    Price

    199,00  (excl. tax)

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    Admission

    To ensure that you will get the most out of the workshop, we need to review your demo reel and assess your level. Basically, we want to see that you have a good grasp of the principles of animation and that your mechanics are solid enough for you to tackle the workshop with confidence.

    1 Submit your Reel

    We will review your demo reel and assess whether you have the necessary level to get the most out of the workshop and make the most of each stage of the process.

    2 Feedback

    After our evaluation, we will give you detailed feedback on your reel. If we do not recommend that you take the workshop, you can try again at a later date.

    3 Reserve

    If we believe that you can fully benefit from the workshop, we will tell you how to reserve your place. You can choose between our tutors according to your preference.