Refine rigging, body mechanics, acting, and polish to deliver a professional animation reel sequence.
Created by Rainbow View Academy
11h 20m24 lessonsNot yet ratedNew course
Course overview
This course focuses on what separates competent animation from professional animation: dependable rigs, accurate body mechanics, weight and timing control, acting choices, nuanced facial work, and the polish pass. You finish with a sequence built specifically for a demo reel.
What you will learn
Build and troubleshoot advanced rigs
Animate accurate body mechanics
Make deliberate acting choices
Polish a sequence to reel standard
Requirements
• Practical character animation experience
• A computer able to run your chosen 3D software
• A production-ready rig
Who this course is for
Animators preparing a demo reel
3D artists targeting studio animation roles
Freelancers raising their rates
Curriculum
8 modules · 24 lessons · 11h 20m
Practical project
Professional character animation sequence
Deliver a polished acting sequence suitable for a demo reel.
Project objectives
• Prepare or refine the rig
• Animate a full performance
• Complete a polish pass
What you need
• 3D software
• A rigged character
Expected output
A rendered sequence of 15–30 seconds with playblast progress passes.
How it is assessed
• Mechanics and weight are accurate
• Acting choices are readable
• Polish removes distracting artefacts
• Work is submitted in the requested format before the deadline
Upload your project files and a short written summary of your process through the course project submission area. Submission review opens when the assessment system is released.
Your instructor
Rainbow View Academy
Academy Instruction Team
Course instruction is delivered by the Rainbow View Academy team. Individual instructor profiles will be added as the faculty grows.
