3D animation and character rigging for video games

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3D animation and character rigging for video games and film. Classes for university students, from beginner to advanced levels, in 3D modeling, rigging, and character and creature animation. 20 years of professional experience at Los Bionicos Animation Studio, working on various video games in Japan and Hong Kong.

The classes are recorded and the video is made available to the student; you can watch it as many times as you want.

Extra information

You need to open a free Zoom account, headphones and a microphone; a webcam is not necessary.

Location

Online from Spain

About Me

I’ve worked for six years at various Japanese games, such as
Alternative Girls
And recently collaborated as character modeler and rigger with
Mass For The Dead Overlord
I’ve worked at Dare Planet Studio on Javier Fesser’s film Campeonex, where I served as character
rigger and animator
Current working in indie games as character artist, rigger and animator such as Mektropolis

Education

Grade in Graphic Design, 2D and 3D Animation, 3D Architectural Visualization, Interactive Environments, and Video Game Development, using both Unity and Unreal Engine

Experience / Qualifications

With experience in the training sector as 3D character animation teacher at Trazos.
3D character rigging teacher at U-tad university.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

Spanish

English

Skills

Video games

Computer animation

Filmmaking

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Gaëtan

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- Its graphical interface, its basic tools, its integration into Adobe Premiere Pro
- Use of merger modes
- Effects keys on the timeline, time remapping with or without Twixtor,
- Rotoscoping, 2D tracking and Camera tracking, masks and layers.
- After Effects 2d / 3d space (2.5D) and animation in space
- Motion blur
- VideoCopilot, Trapcode plugins, ...
- Use of vector graphics such illustrator .ai in After Effects.
- Import / export of C4D from / to AE
- Colorimetry in After Effects
- The preview modes, exports optimized for the web, exports optimized for editing in NLEs.
- Save time working with liners, liners for compositions and Adobe Premiere.

Gaëlle

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Most kids think coding is for "smart kids" or "future programmers."
It's not. Coding is how real people solve real problems.
In this class, we skip the theory. Your child creates real things.

What they'll do:
✓ Build real projects in Scratch: a working game, an interactive animation, a story they coded
✓ Program virtual robots: solve real-world challenges (navigate a maze, automate a task, build a system)
✓ Create in Minecraft Education: design worlds, automate constructions, solve logic problems
✓ Experiment with different languages: not just learn "the right way," but understand that there are many ways to think about a problem
✓ Collaborate and share: work with other kids, get feedback, improve their work
✓ Develop logical thinking: not just for coding, but for anything: solving math problems, science challenges, real-world situations

Why this is different:
We don't teach syntax. We teach how programmers think.
Most children's coding courses say "here's the code, copy it." We teach "what problem are we trying to solve? How could we break it into steps? What options do we have?"
When your child learns to think like a programmer, they can learn any language afterward.

What they take home:
A portfolio of 3–4 completed, working projects. The ability to say "I built this." And the deep understanding that code is a tool to make real things happen.

Format: Online or Barcelona | 60–90 min sessions | Flexible pace, no prior experience needed
For curious 8-12 year olds who want to build.

Amy

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If you need expert support in your creative writing, whether it's turning that idea into the screenplay you've always dreamed of, or improving your confidence in your writing voice, this class is perfect for you.

Each class will be tailored to you and your needs, so that you are both supported and challenged.

You are in good hands! I have a Diploma in Script Development from the National Film and Television School, one of the top five international films schools. I graduated with a First Class Honors in English Literature and Creative Writing, specializing in fiction and screenwriting. I have worked for the BBC for years in scripted television, as well as other major London production companies.

Andrea

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Creative Writing is a subject for those with imagination, talent, and a passion for literature, film and television, poetry and so much more. Whichever pathway you wish to discover, this class will give you the necessary skills to develop and explore different styles of writing, giving you an example of industry-standard work.

This class can help you work towards English Language/Literature/Creative Writing qualifications at many different levels, hopefully inspiring you to pursue a university education or career in this field. However, if you simply wish to explore your talent in fiction writing, I can provide insight into the industry and university level education of this subject.

Eyon

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During my training, I learned to develop video games with Unity software. In the years that followed, I perfected my knowledge by participating in game jams and presenting my games at independent developer events. The most important thing I learned was how to find the information you need online. So I will teach you how to develop it yourself, without my help.

During this course you will learn to:
- Code in C# in Unity
- Create 2D game levels
- Create 2D sprites in the game and design tilemaps
- Create a game interface (menu, life points, credits etc...)
- Export your games to Android, iOs and desktop and WebGl to play in the browser

I will also support you in your gameplay ideas

Dan

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Learn how to make films from script to screen.
Learn the whole process, taking ideas to scriptwriting through to directing and camera to editing.
If you’ve ever wanted to learn professional film production this is the class for you.

Also available: Scriptwriting and film directing.

As an award winning feature film director and film tutor at many of Londons top 5 film schools, I can help you succeed at filmmaking, whilst having fun and helping you by nurturing your creative talents to your full potential.

Joseph

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Join me in the journey of discovery to find your inner animator. I have skills in multiple fields in this industry. from adobe animate to after effects to 3d Maya and Blender. I'll give you all the tips and skills needed to get going in the animation field

Georges

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Blender is more than just animation software; it was designed to cover all aspects of animated filmmaking, integrating asset and character modeling, animation, lighting, special effects, compositing, and video editing. Still unsure? You can also learn more about these courses and ask your questions during one of the two weekly sessions available at the Apprentus minimum price – see the course "Blender and 3D Animation Creation: An Introduction."

This course will present in detail all the tools for building a rig - bones, constraints and drivers.
We will also see how to manipulate a humanoid rig in order to animate a character.
Through simple objects, we will learn to edit in motion using keys and to control its evolution in space.
This course is associated with a common reference site accessible between courses, containing the content, shortcuts used, tutorials and additional exercises.

Tags: Blender - 3D Animation - Blender - 3D Animation - Blender - 3D Animation - Blender - 3D Animation

Alvaro

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Hi! I'm someone who loves learning and talking about culture, and I offer casual tutoring sessions for anyone who wants to explore the world of film, art, music, and history in an enjoyable and relaxed way.

If you're curious about cinema beyond the latest blockbusters, we can dive into art house films and discover directors like Ingmar Bergman, Kurosawa, Haneke, Andrei Tarkovsky, Kubrick, Agnès Varda, Jean-Luc Godard, David Lynch, or Wong Kar-wai. Whether you're just getting started or already a film lover, we can discuss storytelling, symbolism, cinematography, and the ideas behind great movies.

Art is another passion of mine. We can explore the works of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Francisco Goya, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo, Edward Hopper, and many others. Together, we'll look at different artistic movements, from the Renaissance to Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and contemporary art.

. If classical music interests you, we can explore the masterpieces of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Debussy, and Stravinsky, learning how their music shaped history and still influences artists today.

History connects everything. From Ancient Greece and Rome to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the French Revolution, World War I and II, the Cold War, and modern global events, we can explore the people, ideas, and moments that changed the world.

My tutoring style is friendly, interactive, and based on conversation rather than memorization. I believe learning should be enjoyable, inspiring, and adapted to your interests. Whether you're preparing for school, improving your English through cultural topics, or simply expanding your knowledge for fun, I'm happy to help.

No pressure, no boring lectures, just interesting conversations, great recommendations, and the chance to discover some of the most fascinating works of human creativity together.

Cristiano

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Learn how to turn an IDEA/LOGLINE into a powerful SCREENPLAY, TV PILOT or SERIES, acquiring the tools to test, develop and refine your project at every stage - SUBJECT, OUTLINE, TREATMENT - allowing the story to progressively find its own shape and strength.

Learn how to UNLEASH YOUR NARRATIVE CREATIVITY, and STRUCTURE, ENHANCE, or UNBLOCK a SCRIPT that’s struggling to take off.

Discover the DIRECTORIAL GRAMMAR, to think in terms of SHOT COMPOSITION, MOVEMENT, PACE, EDITING, and ACTOR DIRECTION.
Learn how to create and structure a SHOT LIST.

Together we will create a personalized program tailored to your goals and level. If you wish, you will also learn the strategies needed to navigate the highly competitive world of cinema, television, and the wider audiovisual industry across three markets: the United States, France and Italy.

Dhiren

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What you'll learn
AI filmmaking from idea to finished video.
Storytelling for short films, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and commercials.
Prompt writing for cinematic AI video generation.
Creating realistic characters and scenes with AI.
AI voiceovers with ElevenLabs.
AI music creation with Suno AI.
Editing AI videos in Adobe Premiere Pro and Canva.
Creating 9:16 vertical films for social media.
AI comedy, drama, documentaries, adverts, and trailers.

AI tools we'll use
Sora AI
Midjourney
Google AI Studio (Veo)
Canva AI
ElevenLabs
Suno AI
Adobe Premiere Pro
ChatGPT for scriptwriting and prompts

Who are these lessons for?
Complete beginners.
Content creators.
YouTubers and TikTok creators.
Small business owners creating adverts.
Filmmakers wanting to learn AI workflows.
Marketing professionals.
Students interested in the future of filmmaking.

Julie

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Would you like to create your own video game and discover how games are programmed? I can guide you through your first steps with Unity and C# programming!

I graduated with a bachelor's degree in software engineering from Polytechnique Montréal and I've been tutoring for four years. I can help you gradually discover the different stages of game creation, adapting to your level and goals.

Over the course of the sessions, we will be able to discover, among other things:

- The Unity environment and the basics of game creation
- The creation and organization of a stage
- The creation and movement of a character
- Collisions and interactions between objects
- The basics of C# programming
- Variables, conditions, loops, functions, and other programming concepts
- The integration of sprites, graphic elements, and animations
- Debugging and troubleshooting
- The creation of a small game project from start to finish

No prior experience with Unity or programming is necessary. We can start gently with the basics and gradually progress to more complex features.

The course can also be adapted to a personal project: if you already have a game idea that you would like to make, we can use it as a starting point to learn the different concepts.

The primary objective is to learn by creating, to understand how a video game works, and to gradually develop one's autonomy in programming.

Matthieu

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🎮 GAME DESIGN COURSES — PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE

As a professional Game Designer in the video game industry for over 2 years and holding a Master's degree in Game Design, I offer courses and personalized support, tailored to your level and objectives.

I have worked on a variety of projects, from creating Minecraft servers at RIVRS to designing a competitive TCG at Feerik Games, as well as on different projects with diverse genres, universes and mechanics.

🎮 WHAT WE CAN WORK ON

The courses (in French or English) may cover topics such as:

• Design of game mechanics and systems
• Game Loop and Core Gameplay
• Balancing and progression
• Gameplay analysis
• Level Design
• Player feedback and experience
• Writing Game Design Documents (GDD)
• Prototyping and iteration
• Analysis of existing games
• Design and improvement of your own project

The goal is to provide you with concrete methods used in production, while working directly on your needs and projects.

🚀 PROJECT SUPPORT

Do you have a game idea but don't know how to develop it?

We can start with your concept and work progressively on:

→ the idea and vision of the game
→ the main mechanics
→ the gameplay loop
→ systems and progression
→ balancing
→ Analysis of the problems encountered
→ testing and iteration

The sessions can therefore be fully adapted to your personal project.

No programming is required: the courses are focused on the design, analysis, and understanding of gaming experiences.

💼 PREPARATION FOR VIDEO GAME CAREERS

I also offer support for people wishing to become professionals:

• Creation and improvement of CVs
• Portfolio creation or optimization
• Presentation and analysis of your projects
• Advice on presenting your skills
• Preparation for applications in the video game industry

👤 FOR WHOM?

The courses are aimed particularly at:

• Beginners wishing to discover Game Design
• Game Design Students
• Enthusiasts wishing to progress
• Creators developing their own game
• People wishing to build a portfolio
• Future professionals wishing to prepare for entering the industry

Whatever your level, we start from your knowledge and your objectives to build a tailored support program.

🗓️ FIRST SESSION

A 30-minute introductory session is offered to get to know each other, define your objectives and present to you in concrete terms my approach to Game Design.

📩 Feel free to contact me, indicating your level, your objectives and, if you have one, the game project you wish to work on.

Giuseppe

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I’m a SideFX Certified Instructor and 3D artist with 20 years of experience in CGI. I offer one-to-one online Houdini lessons tailored to your level, interests, and goals.

If you’re new to Houdini, we can start with the interface, nodes, attributes, and the principles of procedural modeling. If you already use it, we can focus on VEX, simulations, lighting and rendering, or building more effective procedural workflows. I can also help you understand and troubleshoot a project you’re working on.

Lessons are practical: we’ll work in Houdini together, and I’ll explain the reasoning behind each step so you can apply what you learn independently. Before our first session, tell me about your experience and what you’d like to achieve, and I’ll prepare a lesson around it.

Jason

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I'm a programmer with over 15 years of experience making games & developer.

This is a game I've built from scratch and self-published. During my career, I've tackled almost all aspects of game development, so the session can be tailored to whatever level you require.

If you're just curious about a career in games and want to talk to someone about what is involved, what the risks might be, if a university course looks good, etc we can talk it through in a 30-minute session.

Otherwise, if you want to have a go at building a simple game from scratch, we can do that in a 60-minute session. It can be any type of game, but keep in mind that with only an hour we will only be able to build a very basic version, so it's best to have a simple idea in mind to get the most out of our time.

I can also act as a consultant on your own game and help build a game over a longer period of time. For this I would recommend booking a weekly 1 hour session to see your progress and help guide you through each step as the game evolves.

About Me:
I've been developing games during my career which started as a software developer creating apps, websites, servers, databases, VR/AR projects and games. Lately I've been specialising in performance and optimisation.

During my career I was always working on Aiyana as a passion project until after a couple of years I decided to start investing my spare budget from contract work into paying artists and audio engineers to help turn Aiyana into a more serious game. Once it reached a good quality bar I applied for, and received, a grant from the UK Games Fund which allowed me to quit my job for a while and focus purely on the game.

During this time I tried to raise investment and was in talks with companies such as Lego and Ubisoft but in the end I wasn't successful and decided to publish Aiyana myself. The release went well with (currently) 94% positive reviews however self publishing means its harder to raise awareness of any project so its not making me enough money to pay a salary which is why I'm trying Apprentus.