Blender 3D Animators
In this instructor led, online 4-week workshop, students step into the world of 3D animation, starting with the classic bouncing ball and progressing all the way to character performances.
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With live instruction, students practice step-by-step animation exercises, from simple motion tests to dynamic walk cycles and emotional acting shots. Perfect for aspiring animators, storytellers, or anyone curious about 3D animation and character performance.
For ages
8-14
Session Length
4 weeks
Sessions
1/week
Time
6-7pm CT Thursdays
Starts
Dec 4th
Ends
Jan 1st
Our online courses are interactive, teacher-led workshops held once a week over Zoom, with each session lasting 1 hour. These workshops will run from the week of February 17th to the week of March 31st, scheduled every week on a convenient weekday from 5-6 pm Central Time. During each session, the teacher will guide students through exciting activities, fostering both creativity and learning!
Key Skills
Animation Principles
Learn timing, squash & stretch, anticipation, and arcs - the foundation of great animation
Bouncing Ball Animation
Master the classic bouncing ball exercise that teaches the foundation of all movement
Body Mechanics
Create realistic walk cycles and understand weight shifts in character movement
Character Acting
Bring characters to life with expressions, gestures, and emotion in motion
Scene Building
Learn staging and timing techniques to create engaging animated performances
Exaggerating Poses
Push poses to the maximum to create appealing and dynamic motion
A compatible iPad and computer is required for this program.
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 - The Great Bounce
Students step into Blender's animation tools and create their first keyframes, learning the essentials of timing and movement with a simple ball bounce exercise.
Week 2 - Walking Into Character Motion
Students learn the very basics of body mechanics through a very simple walk cycle exercise that has been used by animation professionals for years.
Week 3 - Character Motion
Students create pose-to-pose animations, learning balance, posing, and body mechanics to give their characters believable movement.
Week 4 - Character Motion Workshop
It all comes together as students animate a short character performance with gestures, expression, and emotion.
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Money Back Guarantee
Not completely satisfied after session one? We'll refund your full tuition with no questions asked. Your child's experience matters to us.
Flexible Scheduling
Plans change? No problem! Switch your workshop dates or type at any time before your first workshop starts - completely free.
Transparent Pricing
What you see is what you pay. No registration fees, no processing fees, no surprises. Just straightforward pricing you can trust.
The Greatest Instructors
Every team member at Creator Camp carries a genuine passion for nurturing creativity, fostering an environment where your child feels not only inspired but also cared for.
