Distribution Mastering Facial Animation and Emotional Storytelling [Coloso, Alexis Wanneroy]

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Mastering Facial Animation and Emotional Storytelling [Coloso, Alexis Wanneroy]

Publisher

Coloso

Product Type

Video Course

Product URL

https://coloso.global/en/products/characteranimator-alexiswanneroy-us

Author

Alexis Wanneroy

Language

English, English Subtitles

Duration

10:27

Release date

Mar 13, 2025

Skill level

3.00 star(s)

Project Files

Yes

Product Price

$260

Intent-Driven Storytelling: Bringing Powerful Emotions to Facial Animation​

Do your animations sometimes feel flat or emotionally disconnected?
Do you struggle to decide how your characters should move, react, or express themselves in key moments?
In this class, you’ll learn how to bring characters to life through purposeful acting, expressive facial animation, and nuanced gestures that communicate emotion and subtext.
Led by veteran animator Alexis Wanneroy, who brings over 20 years of industry experience, this course goes beyond technical skills—you’ll refine your ability to animate with intention.
From eye focus and lip-syncing to full-body acting choices, you’ll gain the tools and insights needed to create animations that feel authentic and emotionally compelling. Alongside improving your technique, you’ll gain hands-on experience with modern rigs, pickers, and animation workflows to stay current with industry standards.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a more efficient technical process but also a deeper understanding of how to craft performances that resonate—whether you’re animating for feature films, games, or personal projects.

Why Take This Class?​

Animation isn’t just about movement -it’s about storytelling.
Every pose, facial expression, and gesture should serve a purpose, conveying emotion and intent.
This class is designed for animators of all levels who want to strengthen their acting skills and bring more depth and believability to their characters.
You’ll explore how to capture the emotional weight of a scene through facial expressions and body language, ensuring that your performances feel natural and grounded. Rather than focusing solely on technical principles, you’ll learn to think in terms of subtext, motivation, and storytelling clarity, developing the mindset of an actor within the animator’s workflow.
The course also provides an in-depth look at efficient studio-level workflows, integrating the latest industry tools, rigs, and animation techniques. With real-world insights from a seasoned professional, you’ll learn how to approach animation from both a creative and production-ready perspective.
Whether you’re an aspiring animator or a seasoned professional, this class will help you animate with intent, clarity, and emotional impact—creating performances that truly connect with your audience.

9 Class Exercises​

1. Creating Key Poses by Expression
2. Animating a Character’s Eyes
3. Creating 12 Lip-Sync Poses
4. Animating Body Movements
5. Creating the Storytelling Pose
6. Blocking Out a Simple Acting Shot
7. Finalizing a Facial Performance Shot
8. Animating a Head Turn
9. Final Product Example: Acting Shot

Class Highlights​

Animating with Precision & Purpose
Develop the ability to create lifelike, emotionally rich facial expressions by mastering lip-sync, eye focus, and subtle movements that elevate character performance.
Optimizing the Animation Workflow
Learn to use the latest rigs, tools, and workflows to speed up production while maintaining a polished, professional finish.
Acting Through Animation
Gain a deeper understanding of animating with intent and subtext, bringing your characters to life through thoughtful performance choices that convey genuine emotion and storytelling depth.