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All Classes Intro to Rotoscope Animation
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Intro to Rotoscope Animation

$450.00
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This hands-on 6-week course will guide you through the entire process of making a short rotoscope animation, from concept to completion. Ideal for students and aspiring animators, this class is perfect for those who already have a video project they want to enhance with rotoscoping.

Under the guidance of a professional visual artist and animator, you'll receive creative input and technical training throughout the course. By the end, you'll have completed a 2-minute animated short using video files.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Introduction to Rotoscope Animation: Understanding the basics and history of rotoscoping.

  • Concept Development: Developing ideas and planning your animation project.

  • Video Preparation: Selecting and preparing video files for animation.

  • Rotoscoping Techniques: Learning the key techniques and tools used in rotoscoping.

  • Animating Frame-by-Frame: Creating smooth, dynamic animations from live-action footage.

  • Editing and Refinement: Fine-tuning your animation for the best visual impact.

  • Final Output: Preparing your animated short for presentation.

Throughout the course, you'll work on a project of your own, transforming video footage into a unique animated piece. This class offers a comprehensive introduction to rotoscope animation, providing both creative and technical skills needed to bring your artistic vision to life.

Class features images provided by lead educator Matthew Hemenway, showcasing his rotoscope work for Minnow Mountain on Amazon Studios' "UNDONE" and "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood." Additionally, a still of Matthew himself rotoscoped!

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This hands-on 6-week course will guide you through the entire process of making a short rotoscope animation, from concept to completion. Ideal for students and aspiring animators, this class is perfect for those who already have a video project they want to enhance with rotoscoping.

Under the guidance of a professional visual artist and animator, you'll receive creative input and technical training throughout the course. By the end, you'll have completed a 2-minute animated short using video files.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Introduction to Rotoscope Animation: Understanding the basics and history of rotoscoping.

  • Concept Development: Developing ideas and planning your animation project.

  • Video Preparation: Selecting and preparing video files for animation.

  • Rotoscoping Techniques: Learning the key techniques and tools used in rotoscoping.

  • Animating Frame-by-Frame: Creating smooth, dynamic animations from live-action footage.

  • Editing and Refinement: Fine-tuning your animation for the best visual impact.

  • Final Output: Preparing your animated short for presentation.

Throughout the course, you'll work on a project of your own, transforming video footage into a unique animated piece. This class offers a comprehensive introduction to rotoscope animation, providing both creative and technical skills needed to bring your artistic vision to life.

Class features images provided by lead educator Matthew Hemenway, showcasing his rotoscope work for Minnow Mountain on Amazon Studios' "UNDONE" and "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood." Additionally, a still of Matthew himself rotoscoped!

This hands-on 6-week course will guide you through the entire process of making a short rotoscope animation, from concept to completion. Ideal for students and aspiring animators, this class is perfect for those who already have a video project they want to enhance with rotoscoping.

Under the guidance of a professional visual artist and animator, you'll receive creative input and technical training throughout the course. By the end, you'll have completed a 2-minute animated short using video files.

Topics Covered Include:

  • Introduction to Rotoscope Animation: Understanding the basics and history of rotoscoping.

  • Concept Development: Developing ideas and planning your animation project.

  • Video Preparation: Selecting and preparing video files for animation.

  • Rotoscoping Techniques: Learning the key techniques and tools used in rotoscoping.

  • Animating Frame-by-Frame: Creating smooth, dynamic animations from live-action footage.

  • Editing and Refinement: Fine-tuning your animation for the best visual impact.

  • Final Output: Preparing your animated short for presentation.

Throughout the course, you'll work on a project of your own, transforming video footage into a unique animated piece. This class offers a comprehensive introduction to rotoscope animation, providing both creative and technical skills needed to bring your artistic vision to life.

Class features images provided by lead educator Matthew Hemenway, showcasing his rotoscope work for Minnow Mountain on Amazon Studios' "UNDONE" and "Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood." Additionally, a still of Matthew himself rotoscoped!

Who Should Attend: individuals interested in exploring the artistic technique of rotoscoping, this course is perfect for those who have a video project they want to transform with animation. It offers a practical introduction to rotoscope animation for aspiring animators or students looking to expand their skill set in film production.

PRE-REQUISITES: None.

SUPPLIES: Students are expected to bring in 2 minute video project to work with. We recommend a scene from a film that is you own.

CERTIFICATE: ASoF Digital Video Certificate elective class.

PAYMENT PLANS: Payment plans are available to anyone for any class or workshop. We require 50$ of the tuition price as your “down payment”. The additional balance can then be split in up to 2 equal payments over the course two months. All payment plans are customized, to inquire & get started on a plan, please email classes@austinfilmschool.org.

This course and all ASoF courses are certified with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to provide Continue Professional Educational (CPE) credits.

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