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AAA WORKSHOP

DESIGN YOUR AAA SHOT!

WORKSHOP INFORMATION
 

Are you ready to take your animation skills to the next level and produce breath-taking and original work? Look no further than AAA Workshop. Our comprehensive program offers you the chance to unleash your creativity and produce animations that are truly yours.
 

But that's not all - we also provide an extensive post-production package that includes top-notch lighting, rendering, VFX, and colour grading services. With our support, your animation will truly come to life.
 

By the end of the workshop, you'll have a fully-realized, professional-grade animation that showcases your talent and sets you apart from the competition.

Don't miss this opportunity to achieve your dreams - enrol in AAA Workshop today and unlock your full potential as an animator!

Jerome Rodgers-Blake

Skill Level: Intermediate

This course can be taken at anytime

Workshop Duration: 12 weeks

Software: Autodesk Maya

Worksop cost: From £750

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CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE

BASIC PACKAGE

12 weeks of Mentorship
Weekly Feedback
Animation Planning
Reference provided
AAA Branded T shirt
Access to AAA Discord



 

DULUXE PACKAGE

12 weeks of Mentorship
Weekly Feedback
Animation Planning
Reference provided
AAA Branded T shirt
Access to AAA Discord
Priority customer support
Professional Rendering & VFX

WORSHOP BREAKDOWN

WEEK 01

INITIAL CONSULTATION- SHOT STRUCTURE- GATHERING REFERENCE

We will start off the workshop by discussing your ideas, sourcing rigs and assets to make your shot come to life. We will plan and prepare your scenes to smoothly transition into animation.

WEEK 02

BLOCKING OUT ANIMATION

This week we will go over your initial block out and make sure you scene is heading in the direction you want it to. We will discuss potential challenges and prepare solutions for them using our experience creating challenging animation shots.

WEEK 03

TIMING SPACING & SPLINING ANIMATION

This week we will focus getting your scene to feel right, we will do so by focusing on the timing adding cinematic elements such as slow motion "Bullet Time" 

WEEK 04

RETIMING AND ADDING DETAILS

With the Block out of you scene completed lets start adding details and elements to take it to the next level we will use reference to inspire your creativity and improve upon your original visions

WEEK 05

ANIMATION FEEDBACK & POLISH

In this week your animation will be close to completion but we will look at what we can add/change to take the shot to the next level. Very often we underestimate what we can do.

WEEK 06

ANIMATION FEEDBACK & POLISH

In this week of the workshop we are going to carefully analyse your shot and go through all the extra details that can be added. Our aim isn't to simply improve the shot but to get you to raise your standards ad an animator

WEEK 07

ANIMATION FEEDBACK & POLISH

Lets knock this animation out the part and make it shine with another round of polish and feedback from our experts.

WEEK 08

CAMERA ANIMATION

The camera is often a chatacter that is forgotten about or only considered as an after thought. At AAA we will teach you the importance of good camera animation and how you can practically apply it to improve your shot.

WEEK 09

FINALISE ANIMATION & CAMERA'S

With the camera animation done and your animation polished, Your shot is now complete this is the opportunity to fix and adjust anything you aren't 100% happy with before we send it over to our Rendering and VFX team

WEEK 10

LIGHTING RENDERING & VFX

Lighting Rendering and VFX is a lengthy process, but in this week of the workshop we will discuss what VFX and lighting you want for your scene.

WEEK 11

LIGHTING RENDERING & VFX

Your shot is in the oven just be patient we want it to be cooked all the way through.

WEEK 12

COMPOSITION AND PRODUCT DELIVERY

The finishing touches are being added to your shot and you will receive a preview, to make any last minute requests

WORKSHOP BENEFITS

Reference and Shot planning included

Your instructor has prepared your files in an easy to digest format. 

Enroll at anytime

You can join the workshop at anytime and our weekly meetings are flexible to meet your schedule.

Pro tools and scripts

AAA is invested in your success. That's why we have bundled our tools and scripts in this course.

AAA Community Discord Server

When you join AAA you gain access to our private server, to communicate with other students.

Stunning Portfolio Shot

Show off the best shot you have ever made to the animation community. Get recognition and recruiters knocking at your door.

24/7 Customer Support

AAA is committed to your development, this is why we offer 24/7 customer support to ensure you have a smooth learning experience.

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>     Age: 29
>     Expertise: Animation
   Experience: 7+ Years

" Pride yourself on excellence and adding value"

JEROME RODGERS-BLAKE

Meet Your Instructor

Jerome is a Senior Animator who has worked in the Games industry for 7+ years. Having worked on a number of AAA titles such as:
 


He has extensive knowledge and skill in character and creature animation and is the founder of the Advanced Animation Academy. He is a big contributor to the animation community speaking at GDC Microtalks 2022.

He has a wide range of fantastic courses and classes where he condenses his experience and skill in a digestible package, designed purely to help you level up your skills.

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