Post 20 - Software Training Stuff

In Addition to the Richard Williams Book and DVD set, I have also acquired a set of animation training DVDs. These are by the Gnomon Workshop and are presented by Chris Kirshbaum.

• The Gnomon Workshop (2008) Character Animation: Fundamentals [DVD], Hollywood, CA: The Gnomon Workshop.
• The Gnomon Workshop (2008) Character Animation: Mechanics and Emotion [DVD], Hollywood, CA: The Gnomon Workshop.
• The Gnomon Workshop (2008) Character Animation: Acting and Lip Syncing [DVD], Hollywood, CA: The Gnomon Workshop.

 
These DVDs are oriented around the 3d software Autodesk Maya. Although I have suggested that I wish to use 3ds Max, the conventions of animation are not bound by software, or even technology, so I feel that these DVDs will still help in giving me a visual reference to how animation can work.

Once the project gets in motion, I will look more closely at these DVDs and note any useful tips and tricks for my emotion ideas.


Fundamentals - LINK
Mechanics and Emotion - LINK
Acting and Lip Syncing - LINK