ANIMATION

CREATIVE 3D and CGI [Open to All]
Engage with the concepts and techniques involved in the creation of 3D computer graphics and CGI. Where once virtual sets, 3D graphics and virtual cameras were relegated to being ’special fx’ they are now very much mainstream production tools used in all manner of cinematic media – film, TV, new media, animation, live-action and documentary.

This course will give students hands-on practice creating 3D graphics and engaging with the possibilities of CGI, providing the opportunity to consider the broad range of possibilities for future projects.

2 x Sat [Day] 15 hrs | 12/04 – 19/04
$250 / $295 non-members | 15 places

Location: Powerhouse Museum, 500 Harris Street, Ultimo
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MAKING MOTION GRAPHICS [FCS] [Beginner to Intermediate]
Create dazzling 3D motion graphics and stunning layered visuals for your film with Apple Motion. The course includes a thorough introduction to all main features of the interface. Learn how to transition from 2D to 3D design, create templates, apply effects to video footage and create 3D text and titles effects. Familiarise yourself with Motion’s ‘real time’ animation ability and manual keyframing as well working between Motion and Final Cut Pro.

2 x Sat [Day] 12 hrs | 19/07 – 26/07
$370 | $435 non-members | 15 places
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FLASH FUNDAMENTALS [Beginner]
Learn to make original, animated web graphics using Macromedia Flash software. Participants will develop an understanding of the design and production of Flash movies, acquire basic animation and design skills and develop an understanding of the environment, interface, tools, language possibilities and limitations of the software.

2 x Sat [Day] 12 hrs | 21/06 – 28/06
$370 | $435 non-members | 15 places
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HIGH DEFINITION STOP FRAME ANIMATION [Open to All]
Discover how to animate with your digital stills camera. This workshop will clarify the issues involved with the production of stop-frame animation with digital stills cameras destined for HDTV and 2K digital cinemas. Participants learn with a range of equipment and software including Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion, Macromedia Flash and Adobe After Effects.

Optional: If you have a digital stills camera, please bring it along.

3 x Sat [Day] 18 hrs | 19/07 – 02/08
$399 | $470 non-members | 15 places