Marek Kochout
Marek Kochout has been a professional animator since 1990 and is currently a supervising animator at DreamWorks Animation. He studied traditional animation and started his career at Walt Disney Animation in Australia. In his spare time, he loves motorcycle racing. He is also a huge fan of the original Star Wars trilogy. Marek has been a mentor since 2007 and currently teaches Advanced Acting, the fifth Core Character Animation Course at Animation Mentor.
Marek’s Credits
Trolls
Home
The Croods
Kung Fu Panda 2
Recent Films
- Trolls
- Home
- Turbo
- The Croods
- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
- Puss in Boots
- Kung Fu Panda 2
- Megamind
- Shrek Forever After
- Monsters vs. Aliens
Other Films
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
- Kung Fu Panda
- Bee Movie
- Shrek the Third
- Flushed Away
- Over the Hedge
- Madagascar
- Shark Tale
- Shrek 2
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
Short Films
- Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters
Video
- Bartok the Magnificent
- Aladdin and the King of Thieves
- The Return of Jafar
Television
- Quack Pack
- Timon & Pumbaa
- Aladdin
- Bonkers
What Marek’s Students are Saying
Pays Attention to Each Student
One of the best mentors that I’ve had. He [Marek] pays attention to each student at the beginning of the Q&A. He was often patient with my English and knew to respond appropriately. The eCritiques were really clear and helpful.
Critiques Are Easy to Follow
Marek is great. I don’t have any suggestions. Everything that he already does I have been able to keep up with and understand. His critiques are easy to follow. I do think that part of what works is that I mesh with his personality.
A Wealth of Knowledge and Experience
Marek is a fantastic mentor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is really down to earth and I’ve loved this class with him, I’ve learned loads. His Q&A’s are very focused on many topics that help us analyze all aspects of animation and cinematography. He makes sure the class gets involved in discussion and this makes our Q&A’s fun. His feedback is honest and he pushes you to do your best whilst explaining the theory thoroughly. Absolute superstar and I’m grateful for the time with him.
Easy to Follow and Understand
Marek is a great mentor because he takes the time to structure his Q&As in an organized, clear way that’s easy to follow and understand. He doesn’t mind when we interrupt him with questions, and his lessons are full of fascinating topics. I like that he takes the time to ask us how we are doing with our projects. It’s clear that he cares about us doing well, and I would highly recommend him as a mentor.
Very Informative and Engaging
Marek is a great mentor! He asks every individual student in the class where they are at on their assignment and how they feel about it which is amazing! His lectures are very informative and engaging and makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on.
He's an Awesome Teacher!!
Marek is great!! His eCritiques are super helpful and clear. And his Q&As are so good, packed with super useful information and I always learn something new. I love his lectures. I also love how in each Q&A he checks up on each of us, and how we’re doing this week. I really appreciate it. And a lot of Marek’s point of view comes from a filmmaker’s perspective, which was interesting to me. And a new way to look at things Yeah I’m loving Marek as a mentor this term, he’s an awesome teacher!!
Respectful Toward All His Students
Marek knows so incredibly much. It seems like he has a world full of knowledge and I’ve simply seen the tip of the iceberg. He explains the logic behind animation, which helps me remember the concepts better. In addition, he was kind concerning my religious beliefs which must have truly been a balancing act, with such a diverse class. He skipped some parts of example videos that he thought could be offensive. Marek is respectful toward all his students, and I’m honored to have learned under him.
Critiques are Short and Clear
Marek is doing a great job. In the Q&As, we always have time to comment on the assignments to tell him any doubts. The critiques are short and clear. Also, his drawings are simple to understand.
Pays Attention to Each Student
One of the best mentors that I’ve had. He [Marek] pays attention to each student at the beginning of the Q&A. He was often patient with my English and knew to respond appropriately. The eCritiques were really clear and helpful.
Critiques Are Easy to Follow
Marek is great. I don’t have any suggestions. Everything that he already does I have been able to keep up with and understand. His critiques are easy to follow. I do think that part of what works is that I mesh with his personality.
A Wealth of Knowledge and Experience
Marek is a fantastic mentor with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is really down to earth and I’ve loved this class with him, I’ve learned loads. His Q&A’s are very focused on many topics that help us analyze all aspects of animation and cinematography. He makes sure the class gets involved in discussion and this makes our Q&A’s fun. His feedback is honest and he pushes you to do your best whilst explaining the theory thoroughly. Absolute superstar and I’m grateful for the time with him.
Easy to Follow and Understand
Marek is a great mentor because he takes the time to structure his Q&As in an organized, clear way that’s easy to follow and understand. He doesn’t mind when we interrupt him with questions, and his lessons are full of fascinating topics. I like that he takes the time to ask us how we are doing with our projects. It’s clear that he cares about us doing well, and I would highly recommend him as a mentor.
Very Informative and Engaging
Marek is a great mentor! He asks every individual student in the class where they are at on their assignment and how they feel about it which is amazing! His lectures are very informative and engaging and makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on.
He's an Awesome Teacher!!
Marek is great!! His eCritiques are super helpful and clear. And his Q&As are so good, packed with super useful information and I always learn something new. I love his lectures. I also love how in each Q&A he checks up on each of us, and how we’re doing this week. I really appreciate it. And a lot of Marek’s point of view comes from a filmmaker’s perspective, which was interesting to me. And a new way to look at things Yeah I’m loving Marek as a mentor this term, he’s an awesome teacher!!
Respectful Toward All His Students
Marek knows so incredibly much. It seems like he has a world full of knowledge and I’ve simply seen the tip of the iceberg. He explains the logic behind animation, which helps me remember the concepts better. In addition, he was kind concerning my religious beliefs which must have truly been a balancing act, with such a diverse class. He skipped some parts of example videos that he thought could be offensive. Marek is respectful toward all his students, and I’m honored to have learned under him.
Critiques are Short and Clear
Marek is doing a great job. In the Q&As, we always have time to comment on the assignments to tell him any doubts. The critiques are short and clear. Also, his drawings are simple to understand.
Courses Taught By Marek
Courses may vary from term to term.