The National Talent Academy for Animation is launching a series of Animation Software Workshops.
The objective of this series is to give industry professionals an insight into how familiar software can be utilised in unfamiliar ways. Larger studios and clients sometimes have requirements that are not covered in college courses or by other training facilitators, so NTAA is here to fill that gap to enable Irish animation professionals to hit the ground running should they need to adapt.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups, diverse backgrounds and regional areas.
Series Overview:
1. Toon Boom Harmony Pipeline Set up with Jamie Carroll
2. Animatic Editing in Storyboard Pro with Kevin O'Brien
3. Using Blender as a tool for Concept Artists with Rachele Azzarone
4. Compositing using Toon Boom Harmony with Walt Habgood
Series Details:
1. Toon Boom Harmony Pipeline Setup with Jamie Carroll
Three Evenings from 6:30pm - 8:30pm - 15th April, 22nd April and 29th April.
This course is designed for Production Coordinators or Managers who want to learn how to thoroughly understand the benefits of correctly setting up a Toon Boom Harmony* pipeline as effectively as possible.
*Software will be provided
2. Animatic Editing in Storyboard Pro with Kevin O'Brien
Three Evenings from 6:30pm - 8:30pm - 6th May, 13th May and 20th May.
An interactive workshop on how to use Storyboard Pro* to edit animatics, as is increasingly necessary as part of a major studio pipeline.
*Software will be provided
3. Using Blender as a tool for Concept Artists with Rachele Azzarone
Three Evenings from 6:30pm - 8:30pm - 14th May, 21st May and 28th May.
This course is designed for Concept artists working in the 2D space who want to utilise the powerful tool of Blender to assist their workflow and quality.
4. Compositing using Toon Boom Harmony with Walt Habgood
Three Mornings from 10:00am - 12:00pm - 17th May, 24th May and 31st May.
This course is designed for Animation compositors who want to learn how to composite in Toon Boom Harmony* as is frequently required by clients like Disney and Warner Brothers.
*Software will be provided
Dates: April - May 2025
Location: Virtual attendance via Zoom.
Cost: There is no cost to the participants but places are limited.
Places: 12 per workshop.
Requirements
Candidates must be resident in Ireland.