Master the fundamentals that have shaped animation for nearly a century. In this free recorded workshop, Disney veteran animator Jay Jackson, breaks down the 12 Principles of Animation and shows you how to apply them to your own work.
Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, these core principles are essential to creating compelling, believable animation.
Watch the full recording above.
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About Jay Jackson
Jay Jackson has been a professional animator since 1981. Jay had an illustrious career with Walt Disney Animation and studied under one of Disney’s “nine old men,” Eric Larson. He started as an assistant animator for the 1981 Disney classic, The Fox and the Hound and went on to animate in iconic films like the original The Little Mermaid, Hercules, and Tarzan. Jay has been a mentor at Animation Mentor since 2007 and currently teaches the 2D Animation courses.
You can learn more about Jay and his work here.
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