Aspiring animators often face a significant hurdle: transitioning from basic technical mechanics to the rich, character-driven storytelling demanded by major Hollywood studios. AnimSquad’s Master Class addresses this challenge directly. Co-founded and taught by industry veterans like Zach Parrish (former Head of Animation at Walt Disney Animation Studios) and Brent Homman (Animation Supervisor), this intensive program bridges the gap between student work and professional excellence.
"AI can generate movement. It cannot generate experience . Protect your personal voice. The thing only you can draw is the thing you lived." "AI can generate movement
The class is structured to show a shot’s evolution from a blank Maya file to a final polished product. It is divided into two primary demonstrations: The thing only you can draw is the thing you lived
: How to capture video reference without over-acting. Raya and the Last Dragon
Before diving into complex emotional acting, students must master advanced physics. The course pushes animators to think about how a character's internal thoughts dictate their physical movement.
: Contributed to Bolt , Wreck-It Ralph , Frozen 2 , Raya and the Last Dragon , and Strange World .
Title: What I Learned from the Animsquad Master Class with Disney’s Zach Parrish & Brent Homman