This class focuses on the creation of animation storyboard sequences for action-adventure shows. The instructor will discuss the in depth use of cinematic camera and staging to help to build up a story and tension in a scene. The class will discuss various topics such as studying different types of action story staging, creating expressive drawings to show character performances, clear camera work/shot timing, and fight choreography will be discussed in the weekly lectures and homework assignments.
CLASS #: 118W
TIME: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (PST)
START DATE: February 14, 2024
DURATION: 10 Weeks*
RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: Intro to Perspective, Analytical Figure Drawing, Sketching for Environment, Costume Gesture Drawing
MATERIALS: Computer/Laptop, Wacom & Photoshop or Storyboard Pro
INSTRUCTOR: Jay Oliva
Jay Oliva is a Director, Storyboard Artist, & Co-Executive Producer who have worked on many memorable projects such as "Man of Steel", "Wonder Woman", "Thor: Ragnarok", "Spiderman: Homecoming", "Deadpool". "Antman", & "The Dark Knight Returns Part 1&2". With 22+ years of experience in the animation & film industry, Jay is currently the owner of Lex & Otis, an animation studio creating animated shows for Netflix Streaming Services.
*Due to reasons such as instructor sick day, family emergencies, storm, earthquake, fire, flood, or other unforeseen circumstances, Concept Design Academy reserves the right to push any class back 1 week in schedule if necessary. Students are strongly recommended to plan their schedule with some flexibility in mind to avoid schedule conflicts.
*** Limit one seat purchase for each class per student. Multiple seat purchase of same class will not be honored. ***