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Facial Animation Boot Camp

In this 8-part, information dense video course, 20-year animation industry veteran, Aaron McGriff takes you on a deep dive into crafting appealing, fleshy, connected and impactful facial animation. Using an anatomy focused approach, you will learn the HOW and WHY behind how each part of the face moves, and how we use this deepened understanding to make performances in any style that communicate with and move audiences. Covering a vast array of topics, this course will increase your confidence and heighten your ability to craft consistently clear and specific facial performances that land.

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Through detailed lectures, focused analysis and dozens of demos and recommended exercises, you will walk away with all of the tools you need to elevate your facial animation skills no matter your current level. 

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Course length (~12.5 hours)

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Price $349

"...approachable, precise in his explanations, and fully dedicated. He even went the extra mile to record a complete animation demo so we could learn firsthand about his workflow."

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-Joan Pous

Course Trailer

Topics Covered Include:

  • Understanding Facial Anatomy

  • F.A.C.S.

  • Expressing Emotion

  • Facial Regions

  • Acting Analysis

  • Lip Sync Approaches

  • Facial Polish Techniques

  • Spline Hygiene

  • Facial Connectivity

  • Maximizing Appeal

  • Simplifying shapes

  • Stylization

  • ...and so much more!!

Student Testimonials

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Facial Animation Boot Camp

Facial Animation Boot Camp

Facial Animation Boot Camp
Part 1 - Understanding Facial Concepts
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Part 1 - Understanding Facial Concepts

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Part 2 - The Eye Mask
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Part 3 - Eye Expressions
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