Coming to Virtual Animators! Master Lecture with Story Artist, Francis Glebas!

There is still time to sign up and register to be a part of our upcoming Master Lecture with veteran animator, Tom Sito. He has been called a "key figure in the Disney Renaissance", and one of the "100 Most Important People in Animation." (Animation Magazine, Nov. 1998)

You're invited to join us! View the link for more details.http://conta.cc/1ap7nbq

VIRTUAL ANIMATORS announces: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT - CHARACTER DESIGN and CHARACTER ANIMATION webinars.
http://www.virtualanimators.com/index.php/master-lecture-series/webinar-series

FOUR DIFFERENT WEBINARS OF ONE HOUR PER WEEK DURING 12 WEEKS. DESIGNED TO INSTRUCT AN ENTIRE PROGRAM IN EACH CATEGORY. INSTRUCTION BEGINS, AUGUST 2013, DATE AND TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED.
SPACE IS LIMITED. ENROLL NOW

Concept Development and Environmental Design - Sean Sullivan
http://vimeo.com/69677194
This course will teach you how to establish environmental concepts using perspective rules. The workshop takes you step-by-step to the creation of conceptual designs environments and cityscape sketches and comps.


Character Design - Len Simon
http://lensimon.com/
http://vimeo.com/59364221
This course focuses on techniques to design characters and the creative process to achieve the desired goals. You will understand the concepts of clarity and shape variation, and other important principles and elements of design. As a character designer you are the casting director. You will learn how to design characters with and approach to Feature animated films and animated television productions.

Character Animation 1 - Jeff Schanz
http://vimeo.com/70262650
This course will introduce you to the study of traditional Principles of Animation. These principles were developed in the 1930's at the Walt Disney studios to make animation, especially character animation, more realistic and entertaining. These principles will be applied to the learning of animation as 3D computer animation. The learning plan includes short cuts and techniques on how to animate using 3D models in Maya, which is the software of choice for animation.

Character Animation 2 - with Kathy Zielinski
http://vimeo.com/59988146
http://vimeo.com/69677194
This course is designed for animators with previous animation experience. For those who understand the Principles of Animation but want to advanced their understanding on how to breathe life into the characters with personality, creating the illusion of thought, emotion by depicting actions that are driven by the character's emotions and idiosyncrasies. This course teaches concepts and techniques using 3D models in Maya, which is the software of choice for animation. ** Please submit a reel to demonstrate such proficiency and to receive the approval of the course instructor to be enrolled.

The beauty and fantastic creations of Pascal Campion are unfolding before us! Here's another great masterpiece he just completed this morning by the award-winning Illustrator! 

"Alaskan Vacation"

Be there live as he gives a wonderful lecture on "Lighting, Mood and Atmosphere". 

Registration is filling up FAST! Sign up to reserve your spot!http://conta.cc/13xj2CX

**ANNOUNCEMENT**

The Concept Development/ Environmental Design webinar with Sean Sullivan has been moved to Monday, April 29th at 6PM and will continue Thursday April 2nd at 6PM.

Due to this change, this means there is still time to sign up for Concept Development instruction with Sean Sullivan!

Register is made easy through our website. We hope to see you all there!

http://virtualanimators.com/index.php/master-lecture-series/webinar-series

ANNOUNCEMENT
If you had problems signing up from the Constant Contact invitation you received, don’t worry. That issue is now resolved. You will be allowed to sign up through our website by tomorrow afternoon. Please go to: http://www.virtualanimators.com/ 

Signing up for The Webinar Series is still open.
Each course is separate and the cost is $200.00 each.
All courses are12 weeks long, with ONE our session of progressive learning each week. One homework assignment will beannounced on the first session in each live video session,
but will only be reviewed and critiqued on the last session(Week 12)

Schedule of all sessions is as follows:


Intro Character Animation with Jeff Schanz on Saturdays 3pm-4pm PST
Character Animation with Kathy Zielinski on Tuesdays 7pm-8pm PST
Concept Development/Environmental Design with Sean Sullivan Thursdays 6PM-7PM
Character Design with Len Simon-Wednesdays at 7PM

*Please note that participants enrolled in Character Animation with Kathy Zielinski MUST attend Intro Character Animation with Jeff Schanz to learn how to use the character rig and to download the model we are about to use. Kathy’s class officially begins Tuesday APRIL 30TH at 7PM. Note our LINE UP OF ORIGINAL MODELS for the animation program, will be disclosed and announced as we approach the sign up for the PROFESSIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS IN JULY.

Announcing our next very special guest artist for MAY 11th at 6PM! 

Come and join us for an exciting Master Lecture with Visual Designer and Concept artist, BILL PERKINS! 

He has worked as a concept artist, production designer, layout artist, art director and storyboard artist for companies like Walt Disney Feature Animation, Warner Brothers, Dreamworks, ILM, and 9th Ray Studios. His film credits include The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Fantasia 2000, Space Jam, Shrek, and the upcoming John Carter and the Princess of Mars and The Spiderwick Chronicles. Bill is also an accomplished fine artist who brings to life his figurative and plein air paintings.

Registration opens soon! Spread the word!

We had an amazing time with the great Chen-Yi Chang, and are honored he stopped by to provide a lecture! He was a hit and had everyone inspired! 

Highlights from his lecture will be posted soon! Stay Tuned!

March 30th couldn’t come any sooner for us! We are excited and thrilled to feature Chen-Yi Chang for a Master Lecture!

**Don’t forget to sign up and register! Space is limited.** We hope to see you there!

Here’s some of the visual development work Chen-Yi did for Disney’s “Tarzan”.

Chen-Yi’s early concept designs, 2006, for Disney's “Frankenweenie" (2012)

He is set to join us for a Master Lecture Saturday March 30th 6PM! 

Come join us! www.virtualanimators.com

Virtual Animators is proud and honored to present to you.....Our next featured Master lecture artist is Artistic Director and Character Designer, CHENG-YI CHANG!

Mark your calendars: MARCH 30th 6PM PST

He was the official Artistic Supervisor for Disney’s “Mulan” and has produced Character Designsfor some of Disney’s beloved feature films, including “Wreck-it Ralph”! 

Cheng-Yi Chang served as a story artist for DreamWorks on “How to Train Your Dragon”, "Kung Fu Panda ll” and “The Croods”!

Our online Master Lecture with SEAN SULLIVAN will be TOMORROW @6PM PST. We are all very excited to see what he has in store for us!
Don’t miss out on the great opportunity! For more info, visit us at virtualanimators.com or email at info@virtualanimators.com
Hope to see you all there!

Our workshops in Character Animation, Character Design and Concept Development will be begin in April! It's an amazing opportunity to learn from the best! 

Kathy Zielinski, Len Simon and Jeff Schanz are truly amazing at what they do. We are honored to have them on board!

Interested? Have questions? Email at info@virtualanimators.com

Let your dreams begin!

Happy fantastic Friday! And we are just about a week away until our Master Lecture with Sean Sullivan!

Did you know he is a storybook artist as well? Check out his work on the ever-so lovable characters of Winnie the Pooh!

March 9th is coming up for our Master Lecture with Concept Development and Background artist, Sean Sullivan!

Have you signed up yet? Space is limited!www.virtualanimators.com

("Peter Pan” background work by Sean Sullivan)

With Oscar season now over, its time to help make your dreams become reality, with convenient online training covering all aspects in film/Animation!

Sign up for our Character Design, Character Animation, and Concept Development Workshops taught by industry professionals who will guide you every step of the way! 

Find out more at www.virtualanimators.com
Questions? Ask at info@virtualanimators.com!

An interesting demonstration of the thought process behind some of Sean’s illustrations....

Conducted by the man himself! Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3cI28UNY0o

A gorgeous background by Concept and Background artist, Sean Sullivan, from Disney’s Mulan! We are honored to feature him for our next Master Lecture!

Background (c) Sean Sullivan

The fun and memorable artistic experiences continue as we welcome our featured Master Lecture artist for March!

Save the date: March 9th at 6pm! 

Presenting Concept Artist, Background artist and Illustrator, SEAN SULLIVAN! He has spent 15 years working for animation studios such as Don Bluth Entertainment and Walt Disney Animation! 

His credits include (Don Bluth) Thumbelina, A Troll in Central Park, The Thief and the Cobbler (Disney) Pocahontas, Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo and Stitch, and Brother Bear, as well as some short films and interactive projects.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2845511/

Character Animator, Kathy Zielinski

Announcing the enrollment for Workshops in Character Design, Character Animation and Concept Development! 

THESE TRAINING WORKSHOPS allow the freedom to attend class, participate and perform homework at your convenience. The programs are taught by professionals who have the know 
how in helping you fine-tune your skills and guide you along the way, to successfully complete the program and graduate with a final portfolio or demo reel showcasing your talent and new skills. 

These are the credentials you need, when applying for opportunities in the areas you have graduated and have specialized in.

The benefits of online instruction have been felt as tangible and effective on those who have attended our monthly Master Lectures! Here are some testimonial and the feedback we have been receiving!

"I enjoyed hearing what the speaker had to say about the industry & I liked being able to clearly see techniques. I mostly enjoy hearing about what drives certain artists and what inspires their work. I would 
probably prefer in person learning but online is convenient, and it's easy for everyone to see what the instructor is drawing with screen share. Great work! I'm looking forward to the next one." --Laura Tellier

"I actually enjoyed being part of the virtual lecture with Len Simon. I found his talking about his back ground in animation interesting, I have mutual friends he spoke of and experiences.
I would recommend your lectures!” --Jan Naylor

Our Spring term begins soon! For more info regarding the workshops, email at info@virtualanimators.com or visit our websitewww.virtualanimators.com

We hope to see you all there!