What is Academy @ The Focus?

Academy @ The Focus is a free virtual program preparing artists for their journey through the world’s top visual effects studios through intensive training. Technicolor’s diversified reach in visual effects enables us to guide, mentor, and train these artists to meet the highest industry standards.

Our courses prepare you for a career in visual effects by working with industry experts on their creative, technical, procedural, and soft skills. They also provide a great opportunity to gain experience and expertise to build upon as you progress in your career. Upon completion of the course you will have the opportunity to directly apply for available roles at Technicolor, and potentially receive a joining bonus, if offered a position.

Animation

This course is a guide to realistic, VFX-style animation for both CG and live-action films. You will learn how to properly animate a variety of characters in a realistic manner in addition to learning proper workflow techniques and understanding how to properly use references in a shot. The course is geared towards the VFX industry, targeting a very specific animation style: hyper-realism. You will be learning from industry professionals with a studio-level focus, which includes appropriate workflow techniques and delivery expectations.

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course duration

8 weeks

Time commitment

40 hours a week

One per day up to 3 hours

This online course includes masterclasses with industry pros, live demonstrations, active support from an industry professional (Learning Lead), rigs/assets to complete weekly assignments, periodic assessments, live reviews, individual feedback and live Q&A discussions.

What do we offer?

A free online course of 8-10 weeks to get you up to the standard required to deliver first class VFX
Dedicated mentoring from a senior industry member
Intensive training using industry standard software tools (provided) while using our high-quality training materials
Continued access to video tutorials featuring industry experts and the potential to use your project work in showreels
The opportunity to apply to available roles at Technicolor, and to potentially receive a bonus, if offered a position

Curriculum:

Week

1: VFX Workflow, Prop Animation

2: Biped Body Mechanics

3: Biped Body Mechanics

4: Acting – Facial Animation

5: Locomotion – Quadruped locomotion

6: Locomotion – Quadruped advanced

7: Final Project

8: Final Project

Minimum Technical Requirements:

Hardware:

OS: 64 Bit Windows, Mac or Linux -see Maya version requirements
CPU 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor
RAM: 16GB RAM, 8 MB will be challenging
Storage: 20GB free
Video Card: At least 4GB VRAM
Display: HD resolution
Pointing device: 3-button mouse
Headset or microphone & speakers

Internet connection: 3Mbps

Software:

Autodesk Maya 2020 (3-month license will be provided)

Browser: Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari

Graphics software e.g. Adobe Photoshop or equivalent

Who can apply?

Recent graduates of a VFX program or entry/junior level candidates looking for their first break in the VFX industry.
Candidates ready to cross the bridge from learning into a professional career.
Artists with a drive, passion and commitment to deliver first class VFX.

Applying

Please apply with your department specific demo reel and CV attached
Complete the provided skills test
Get feedback by the Academy admissions team