As part of their final project, the students of Advanced Character Animation course created a demo reel showcasing their abilities developed throughout the academic cycle.

In the world of animation, a demo reel is an opportunity to showcase techniques and abilities. It is an essential tool for any animator aiming to join the industry. The four clips presented by the students showcase different styles and techniques. Each piece provides a window into the progress and evolution of the students throughout the course. They have applied concepts such as weight, anticipation, squash and stretch, and lip sync, which are fundamental elements in character creation.

The character animation is a discipline that combine art and technology for give life to statics creations. The students have the opportunity to showcase their talent and abilities learned throughout the course on the creation of the demo reel. This portfolio visual is a combination of four diminutions standout their domain with different techniques.

The process for animate a character involves many essentials steps that go from conceptualization to final production. Some steps key are:

Character Design: Before animating, it is essential to design a character. This may include their physical appearance, facial expressions, and poses that can convey personality and emotions.

Storyboarding: Once you have the character designed, it’s time to create a storyboard that outlines the sequence of the animation. This allows you to visualize the story before production begins.

Rigging: In 3D animation, rigging is the process of creating the skeleton of a character.

Animation: Using techniques like ‘pose to pose’ or ‘straight ahead’, animators give movement to the character, ensuring that transitions are smooth and natural

Refinement and Synchronization: The movements are adjusted to match the audio, if necessary, and details are refined to make the animation believable and attractive.

Rendering and Post-production: Finally, the animation is rendered, visual effects are added, and it is edited to produce the final product.

The students’ demo reel is not only a showcase of their creativity and technique, but also an important step towards their professional future in the animation industry. With practice and dedication, these students are well-equipped to embark on a career filled with unlimited possibilities in the world of animated art.

Source: Student’s work

Bachelor’s Degree in Animation and Digital Design

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