Instructor:
John Vassallo
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With over 20 years of experience, John has worked on movies like Hotel Transylvania and Big Hero 6. He's taught online at Animation Mentor and Animschool. Currently he is a Supervising Animator at Sony Imageworks.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with John for many years, and he consistently stands out as a thoughtful and supportive mentor. He genuinely cares about the artists he works with and takes the time to understand their needs and helps them grow. He makes everyone he works with feel truly supported and valued.”
Dan Pozo - Head of Character Animation: Sony Imageworks
“To this day, I still remember when John went over his blocking process with me in one of my first feature jobs. Nearly a decade and a half later, his techniques, insights, and thought process have stuck with me, moulding me into the animator I am today.”
Scott Guppy - Animator, ILM, Sony Imageworks
About the Course
Crafting an Animated Performance is for anyone looking to improve their character animation skills. Whether you are using Blender or another software, having a professional workflow is key to great shots. Watch as veteran film animator John Vassallo walks you through a shot creation from story to polish and shares his insights along the way. The class will dig into character acting and subtext to create a believable performance.