Pop The Culture Workshop @ Kunjanimation- Lorraine Alvarez Posen, Illustration
Sun Nov 30, 09:00 - Sun Nov 30, 12:00
The Animation School
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Lorraine Alvarez Posen Illustration
TITLE: Character Design Fundamentals: Designing appealing characters
Outline:
The Character Design Workshop will explore fundamental techniques to get solid character design for animation. You will learn the basics of gathering research before delving into using shape experimentation, story and observation to start the process. We will touch on the different mediums of digital and traditional as well as the importance of style flexibility.
Duration: 3 hours
PRICE: R450 / R250 (STUDENTS)
Session 1: Characters! Where do I start?
- Introduction
- Chat about character profiles using a script or coming up with your own. The importance of good observation skills and gathering research.
- Move on to taking about shapes and the importance of strong silhouettes.
- Topics touched on will be strong posing, costume design, style flexability and using traditional vs Digital medium.
Session 2: Creation!
-Lorraine will go through the process of character creation, chatting through her thoughts and adding a few motivating tips along the way.
-Attendees will be given a fun task or two during the course of the workshop.
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Bio : Lorraine Alvarez Posen
Lorraine Alvarez Posen is a visual development artist and illustrator based in Cape Town who works in the animation, film and publishing industries. She completed her animation art training in Canada and has had the privilege of living in four different countries since then. She has worked on a number of local and international productions and has taught everything from beginner art fundamentals to master classes in digital painting. Her passion lies in creating appealing illustration, traditionally or digitally, especially character and creature design. In her spare time she likes to explore and travel while drawing from life and taking inspiration from the world around her.
TITLE: Character Design Fundamentals: Designing appealing characters
Outline:
The Character Design Workshop will explore fundamental techniques to get solid character design for animation. You will learn the basics of gathering research before delving into using shape experimentation, story and observation to start the process. We will touch on the different mediums of digital and traditional as well as the importance of style flexibility.
Duration: 3 hours
PRICE: R450 / R250 (STUDENTS)
Session 1: Characters! Where do I start?
- Introduction
- Chat about character profiles using a script or coming up with your own. The importance of good observation skills and gathering research.
- Move on to taking about shapes and the importance of strong silhouettes.
- Topics touched on will be strong posing, costume design, style flexability and using traditional vs Digital medium.
Session 2: Creation!
-Lorraine will go through the process of character creation, chatting through her thoughts and adding a few motivating tips along the way.
-Attendees will be given a fun task or two during the course of the workshop.
____________________________________________
Bio : Lorraine Alvarez Posen
Lorraine Alvarez Posen is a visual development artist and illustrator based in Cape Town who works in the animation, film and publishing industries. She completed her animation art training in Canada and has had the privilege of living in four different countries since then. She has worked on a number of local and international productions and has taught everything from beginner art fundamentals to master classes in digital painting. Her passion lies in creating appealing illustration, traditionally or digitally, especially character and creature design. In her spare time she likes to explore and travel while drawing from life and taking inspiration from the world around her.
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Pop The Culture Workshop @ Kunjanimation- Lorraine Alvarez Posen, Illustration
The Animation School
42 Searle St, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
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