THE COMPLETE WORKSHOPS

A Unique Online 4-Part Workshop Experience
where you get an insight on how BIG CAT finishes a project

Special Bundle Discounts

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Special Bundle Discounts 💸

Visualizing the Story:
From Script to Animatic

In 4 days we will delve into storyboarding and creating an animatic. Amr will demonstrate how the characters are placed within a narrative, visualizing the flow of action, camera angles, and timing.

  1. What You'll Learn/See:

    • Breaking down a short narrative into key scenes and shots.

    • Creating dynamic and clear storyboard panels.

    • Understanding camera movements and their impact on storytelling.

    • Developing a rough animatic using storyboard panels and timing.

    • Adding basic sound effects and dialogue to the animatic.

    • Q&A sessions with Amr on his approach to visual storytelling and pacing.

4000 EGP

2950 EGP

Bringing Characters to Life:
The Design Foundation

in 4 days we will focus on character design. Abdullah will guide you through his process of developing visually compelling and expressive characters that fit the narrative established in the storyboard.

  1. What You'll Learn/See:

    • Understanding the narrative and character requirements from the storyboard.

    • Exploring different design styles and finding the right fit for the story.

    • Sketching and refining character silhouettes and proportions.

    • Developing key character expressions and poses based on the animatic.

    • Creating model sheets and turnarounds for animators.

    • Q&A sessions with Abdullah on his design choices and techniques.

4000 EGP

2950 EGP

Breathing Life into Drawings: The Art of Animation

in 4 days we will focus on the core of animation. Diaa will showcase his traditional animation techniques, bringing the characters to life through sequential drawings and movement based on the animatic and character designs.

  1. What You'll Learn/See:

    • Understanding key animation principles (timing, spacing, arcs, etc.).

    • Creating key poses and in-between drawings based on the animatic.

    • Working with animation software and tools (if applicable).

    • Adding character and personality through movement.

    • Reviewing and refining animation cycles and sequences.

    • Q&A sessions with Diaa on his animation process and tips for dynamic movement.

4000 EGP

2950 EGP

The Final Polish:
Cut-Out Techniques and Compositing

in 4 days we will cover cut-out animation techniques and the finalization process. Ahmed will demonstrate how different elements are prepared and manipulated for a unique animation style, followed by compositing and final touches, bringing all the previous stages together.

  1. What You'll Learn/See:

    • Preparing character elements based on the character designs for cut-out animation.

    • Understanding rigging principles for cut-out.

    • Animating using cut-out techniques and software, following the animatic.

    • Compositing different animation layers and elements.

    • Adding final effects and polishing the animation.

    • Q&A sessions with Ahmed on his approach to cut-out animation and the final stages of production.

4000 EGP

2950 EGP

About the Instructors

BUNDLE DISCOUNTS

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BUNDLE DISCOUNTS 💚

🧠 one workshop

2950 EGP

✌️ 2 workshops

6000 EGP

4950 EGP

1000 EGP

Discount

🤩 3 workshops

9000 EGP

6950 EGP

2000 EGP

Discount

😱 4 workshops

12000 EGP

🔥8950 EGP 🔥

3000 EGP

Discount

 FAQs

  • These workshops are designed for intermediate animators who have a foundational understanding of drawing principles and some experience with relevant software or techniques.

  • For the Storyboard/Animatic and Character Design workshops, basic drawing tools (digital or traditional) will be beneficial. For the Animation and Cut-Out workshops, familiarity with animation software like Toon Boom Harmony is helpful but not strictly required to follow along with the demonstrations.

  • Yes, each 4-day workshop will be conducted live, allowing you to follow along with the instructor's process in real-time. There will also be opportunities for Q&A during each session.

  • Yes, all workshop sessions will be recorded and made available to enrolled participants for a limited time after the workshop concludes, allowing you to catch up on any missed sessions or review the content.

  • Yes, the unique aspect of the Animation Marathon is that all four instructors will be working on the same short animation project, showcasing how it progresses through each stage of the pipeline. You'll get a holistic view of the entire process.

  • The primary focus of these workshops is to provide insight into our professional process at BIG CAT and ART GYM. While there might be opportunities for short exercises, the main emphasis will be on observing and understanding how a project moves through character design, storyboarding, animation, and finalization.

  • Each workshop day is expected to last approximately 3-4 hours, including instruction and Q&A. Specific timings for each day will be announced closer to the start date.

  • While the main focus is on demonstrating our professional workflow, instructors may offer general feedback during the Q&A sessions. However, personalized critiques of individual participant work may not be feasible within the live workshop format.

  • Yes, you can enroll in individual workshops based on your specific interests.

  • There will be dedicated Q&A segments during each live workshop session where you can ask questions.

  • Please refer to our full Refund Policy page for detailed information: [Link]

  • You can find our complete Terms and Conditions here: [Link]

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