The Ultimate Bootcamp for Stop-Motion Lovers
If you thought animating frame by frame was a thing of the past, get ready for a major surprise. 🎬 Three heavyweights of animation - Aardman, Foliascope, and Rhinoceros - have joined forces to create the intensive course that will make your fingers develop muscles from moving puppets so much. And the best part: you could attend without paying a cent (if you manage to be one of the eight lucky selected participants).
An Animated Journey Through Europe
This training program is like the Erasmus for animators:
- First stop: Foliascope in France, where you'll play with real sets
- Second act: Aardman Academy in the UK, the temple of stop-motion
- Total duration: 4 intensive weeks (enough to develop creative cramps)
In professional stop-motion, patience is not a virtue... it's a survival requirement.
Technology Coexisting with Craftsmanship
For 3D artists who think this isn't for them, surprise:
- Maya and Blender for previsualization
- Dragonframe as a faithful capture companion
- Houdini and After Effects for final effects
This course demonstrates that analog and digital can dance a perfect tango in modern animation. 💃
Requirements and Key Dates
If you want to be part of this unique experience:
- Registrations open in September (mark your calendar as if it were a movie premiere)
- The course begins in March 2026 (yes, you have to wait, as with any good production)
- Only 8 spots available (so sharpen your skills like you sharpen your pencils)
And when you finish, you'll be able to boast about having learned from the best... even if your family still doesn't understand exactly what you do. "Moving little dolls? Is that a real job?" 😅