06.11.14 | Introduction to Toonboom Harmony (10 Thursday Evenings)

The Course Will Cover:

• Using the basic drawing tools.
• Rigging a character using pegs, bones and deformations.
• Developing an understanding of controling character rigs.
• Setting up and animating various scenes designed to test and explore the challenges and capabilities of Toonboom Harmony.

Participant Profile:

This course is aimed at individuals working or training to work in the animation industry who wish to gain an understanding of the programme Toonboom Harmony.

The course represents an ideal opportunity for intermediate/experienced animators to upskill, learn software which is becoming increasingly vital to the industry and to increase job opportunities. It would also benefit strong beginners though it should be noted the emphasis will be on learning to use the software for animation and not the teaching of basic animation principles.

Tutor Info:

Allan White has worked in the industry as an animator and animation supervisor since 2006. A Graduate of Ballyfermot College he first began his professional career with one of Ireland’s finest studios, Boulder Media. In his time there he worked on many high profile projects for Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Disney including ‘Fosters Home for Imaginary Friends’, ‘El Tigre’, ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ and ‘Randy Cunningham Ninth Grade Ninja’. In the past eight years Allan has also provided service work for several of Ireland’s other top studios including Brown Bag Films and Treehouse Republic. At the beginning of 2013 Allan took on a role as Animation Supervisor with upcoming studio Magpie 6 Media. There he received extensive training on Toonboom Harmony and worked on Ireland’s first full scale production to use the software, ‘Inis Spraoi’ a 26 x 11 Minute series for RTE. Allan is currently working as a freelance animator and developing his own projects.

Date & Times:

Thursdays 6.30pm-9.30pm, Dates: 6th November, 13th November, 20th November, 27th November, 4th December, 11th December, 18th December, 8th January, 15th January and 22nd January.

Venue:

Guinness Enterprise Centre, Taylors Lane, Dublin 8 (http://gec.ie/directions-and-map).

Cost:

Non Members: 150 Euro, Members: 120 Euro.

Payment can be made by credit card online (a link will be sent to you) or by cheque/postal order payable to Animation Skillnet C/O Dublin Business Innovation Centre.

Application Procedure:

Please apply by sending an email to: animationskillnet@gmail.com

Deadline for Applications:

Friday, 31st October.

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