Looking to explore the world of animation? Get started with the 12 fundamentals of animation for only $12.

In this new 4-hour workshop, participants will explore the core concepts of traditional animation, focusing on both the technical and conceptual aspects that make animation a unique artistic medium. Participants will be introduced to key industry techniques and the foundational 12 Principles of Animation developed by

Disney, with practical examples. The session will conclude with animating a short scene using frame- by-frame techniques.

Each participant will animate a simple 2–3 second shot using one or more of the learned principles using accessible digital tools such as TVPaint, FlipaClip App, or hand-drawn methods, depending on available equipment.

More about Masoud:

“Masoud Moradi is an Iranian independent animation artist and filmmaker based in Edmonton. With an MFA in Animation from Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Masoud has worked across traditional and digital techniques, including hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation, stop motion, and mixed media.

He has participated in several international festivals and was recently awarded an Honourable Mention at the Wild Animation Festival for his short film “Canawild”. He has also contributed as a character designer and animator in two seasons of the acclaimed animated series “Pahlevanan”, and has experience in illustration and book design. His background also includes experience creating commercial teasers for Iranian advertising agencies, as well as animating the short film “Jaan Dad”, which received the Best Animation Achievement award at the Russian Animation Festival. Masoud is passionate about storytelling through poetic, symbolic, and emotionally rich visuals. He also teaches animation and character design and is currently developing community workshops focused on handmade animation techniques.” Check out some of Masoud’s work HERE.

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