Animation Workshop | Puppeteer Lounge

Learn 3D Character Animation in Nepal

How do I learn 3D character animation in Nepal? Well, you can get started by joining Puppeteer Lounge character animation training workshop program and learn how to bring digital Puppets to Life for films and games. We offer a complete set of flexible training workshops designed to target all your animation needs! Learn the art and science of character animation with 6 flexible character animation workshops that are 10 weeks each! Learn animation principles, skills, workflows and software for character animation with our in-depth workshops. Our animation courses are designed for all levels of animators. Beginning animators will be directed to learn on specific tools used in character animation. Learn professional 3D animation skills in as little as 12 months! Yes you can now learn professional 3D animation training in Nepal at Puppeteer Lounge. Below is the summary of all available workshops!

“BASIC FOUNDATION”

In this character animation course we will learn the basic principles of animation. Starting off from a bouncing ball to completing a walk-cycle with personality, we will learn about arc, timing, spacing, overlap, weight shift, anticipation, secondary movement, and exaggeration to achieve believable movement. Beginning animators must plant deep roots in to the basics if they hope to grow into the artists they aspire to become.

Class Detail

Each class is approximately and hour long session. Typically we have on average 2 classes per week so that students have plenty of time to practice and deliver assignments to progress! Below you can find the class details, fee structure and course duration.

Class 1 ~ Introduction of 12 Principles of Animation and Animation tools.
Class 2 ~ Animating a Bouncing Ball.
Class 3 ~ Animating a Ball with Different Weight.
Class 4 ~ Animating a Ball through an Obstacle Course.
Class 5 ~ Finishing a Ball through an Obstacle Course.
Class 6 ~ Animating a Pendulum.
Class 7 ~ Animating a Simple Ball Character.
Class 8 ~ Animating a Jump.
Class 9 ~ Animating a Simple Walk cycle.
Class 10 ~ Finishing the Walk cycle with Character and Appeal

Price Per Online Workshop: $500

Price Per Offline Workshop: $300

Price Per In-House Workshop for Nepali students: NPR 60000

Duration: 4 Weeks

“BODY MECHANICS”

In this character animation course we will learn and explore the amazing world of body mechanics to create believable and convincing character movement and locomotion. Body mechanics is a two-word phrase used to describe the movements we make each day during normal activities, including lying in bed, sitting, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and walking. We will learn how to maintain balance, gravity, force, path of action, timing and spacing to tackle almost any situation a character encounters.

Class Detail

Class 1 ~ Introduction to Body Mechanics.
Class 2 ~ Clarity in Blocking.
Class 3 ~ Walk through from Blocking to Final. (Animating a character with hip and legs)
Class 4 ~ Hip in Depth.
Class 5 ~ Walk through from Blocking to Final.
Class 6 ~ Weight and Balance.
Class 7 ~ Walk through from Blocking to Final. (Animating a full body character)
Class 8 ~ Advance Posing.
Class 9 ~ Arc and Path of Action.
Class 10 ~ Timing and Spacing. Polishing the animation.

Price Per Online Workshop: $500

Price Per Offline Workshop: $300

Price Per In-House Workshop for Nepali students: NPR 60000

Duration: 4 Weeks

“ADVANCED BODY MECHANICS”

In this character animation course we will fine tune our knowledge of body mechanics, where we go one step further and under the hood to tackle and master the art and science behind a good act in character animation with proper staging and composition.

Class Detail

Class 1 ~ Introduction to Staging and Composition.
Class 2 ~ Walk-through: Blocking to Final.
Class 3 ~ Advance Arcs and Path of Action.
Class 4 ~ Introduction to Locomotion.
Class 5 ~ Walk-through: Animating Physicality.
Class 6 ~ Advance Overlap and Anticipation.
Class 7 ~ Introduction to Phrasing.
Class 8 ~ Clarity and Overlapping Ideas.
Class 9 ~ Walk-through: Blocking to Final.
Class 10 ~ Advance Timing and Spacing. Design Applied to Animation.

Price Per Online Workshop: $500

Price Per Offline Workshop: $300

Price Per In-House Workshop for Nepali students: NPR 60000

Duration: 5 Weeks

“ACTING”

In this character animation course we learn how to do acting shots. Acting is all about things we do! We will concentrate on some of the important elements that are needed to bring the character come to life by improving the overall realism and appeal on screen by emphasizing a proper blend of body language and facial acting through Pantomime.

Class 1 ~ Intro to Acting.
Class 2 ~ Pantomime.
Class 3 ~ Generating Ideas for Acting.
Class 4 ~ Secondary Action.
Class 5 ~ Gesture and Body Language.
Class 6 ~ Introduction to Dialogue.
Class 7 ~ Body Mechanics and Acting.
Class 8 ~ Animating Eyes and Eye Blink.
Class 9 ~ Personality and Logic.
Class 10 ~ Animating Hands. The Language of Films.

Price Per Online Workshop: $500

Price Per Offline Workshop: $300

Price Per In-House Workshop for Nepali students: NPR 60000

Duration: 5 Weeks

“LIP-SYNC & FULL BODY ACTING“

In this character animation course we learn how to do closeup facial acting shot with dialogue. We will learn to animate an interesting audio based shot with dialogue with in-depth emphasis on facial performance and emotion to implant the personality of your choice into your character. We learn how to animate a full body acting shot with an appealing blend of body and facial performance with dialogue. We will learn to animate an entertaining audio based shot with full body gestures and facial emotions giving importance to the most interesting ideas and artistic direction to suit the personality of your character.

Class 1 – Intro of Lip-sync.
Class 2 – Voice characterization.
Class 3 – Ideas for Lip-sync.
Class 4 – Principle of Lip-sync.
Class 5 – Phrasing.
Class 6 – Body Language.
Class 7 – Animators as Actor.
Class 8 – Secondary Action.
Class 9 – Change of Expression.
Class 10 – Interior Monologue. Animation polishing and touch-ups.

Price Per Online Workshop: $500

Price Per Offline Workshop: $300

Price Per In-House Workshop for Nepali students: NPR 60000

Duration: 6 Weeks

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