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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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.
> Age: 29
> Expertise: Animation
> Experience: 7+ Years
" Pride yourself on excellence and adding value"
JEROME RODGERS-BLAKE
Meet Your Instructor
Jerome is a highly experienced Lead Animator with nearly a decades worth of experience in the Games industry, having contributed to the development of numerous AAA titles such as;
Totalwar: Warhammer 2 (2018)
Totalwar: Warhammer 3 (2021)
Lords of the Fallen (2023)
He possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in character and creature animation and is the esteemed founder of the Advanced Animation Academy. Jerome is a prominent figure in the animation community, recognized for his contributions as a speaker at GDC Microtalks 2022.
With a passion for sharing his expertise and enabling others to reach their full potential, Jerome offers a diverse range of exceptional courses and classes designed to provide you with the tools and techniques needed to elevate your skills to the next level. His courses are expertly crafted and tailored to deliver practical and digestible content that will enable you to achieve your goals in the field of animation.