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

18:01

Release date

May 1, 2025

Skill level

3.00 star(s)

Project Files

Yes

Product Price

$208

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

Is your animation missing emotional resonance and expressive clarity? Do you find it challenging to determine how your characters should move, react, or express themselves in various scenarios? In this class, you'll discover how to imbue your characters with life through deliberate acting choices, compelling facial animation, and subtle gestures that convey subtext and emotion.

Led by Alexis Wanneroy, a veteran animator with over 20 years of industry experience, this course transcends mere technical skills. You'll not only master a professional animation workflow but also hone your ability to animate with purpose and intention.

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You'll acquire the tools and insights to create authentic and emotionally resonant animations, mastering everything from eye focus and lip-syncing to nuanced full-body acting choices. Beyond refining your technique, you'll also gain practical experience with cutting-edge rigs, pickers, and animation workflows, ensuring you remain at the forefront of industry advancements.

By the course's conclusion, you'll possess not only a polished technical approach but also a profound comprehension of crafting performances that connect with viewers, applicable to feature films, games, and personal creative endeavors.

Expert Character Animator Alexis Wanneroy's Portfolio​

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9 Class Exercises​

1. Creating Key Poses with Expression
   Learn how to build strong key poses that convey emotion and personality.
2. Animating Eye Movements
   Bring your character to life by focusing on believable and expressive eye animation.
3. Creating 12 Lip Sync Poses
   Master the essential mouth shapes for dialogue animation.
4. Animating Body Movements
   Explore body mechanics and gesture to enhance character believability.
5. Designing a Storytelling Pose
   Craft a single pose that clearly communicates the story and emotion.
6. Blocking a Simple Acting Shot
   Plan and block out a short character performance using key poses.
7. Refining a Blocking Animation
   Learn how to convert a blocking pass into a polished animation.
8. Finalizing a Facial Performance Shot
   Add nuance and detail to facial animation for emotional impact.
9. Animating a Head Turn
   Practice smooth and natural head movements that feel alive and intentional.

 

[VUnicorn]

This course looks sick!
Thanks for the heads up.

 

[VUnicorn]

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