Getting Started as a Game Animator: Build a Strong Foundation for Your Game Animation Career
Breaking into the game animation industry can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can craft a standout showreel and land your first role. In Getting Started as a Game Animator, Luke Madden, Senior Animator at NDreams, shares expert insights on what studios look for in a game animation reel, best practices for creating game-ready animations, and how to think like a game animator.
What You’ll Learn:
- Understand the essential skills and mindset needed to succeed in game animation.
- Discover the key animations every game animation reel should include.
- Master the fundamentals of game animation workflows, including animation cycles, transitions, and real-time animation principles.
- Learn how to create strong, readable animation poses that work from multiple camera angles.
- Understand how game-ready rigs differ from film rigs and what to look for when selecting or creating one.
- Explore the role of motion capture in game animation and how to clean up mocap data effectively.
- Gain insight into how to showcase your work in both Maya/Blender and in-engine (Unreal Engine, Unity).
Meet Your Instructor: Luke Madden
Luke Madden is a Senior Animator at NDreams, currently working on an unannounced VR title. Since 2017, he has worked in games, television, and feature films, with credits including The Division 2 (Ubisoft), Call of Duty, and Fall Guys. Luke has applied to over 500 game studios in his career, giving him firsthand knowledge of what it takes to break into the industry. He also teaches Game Animation: Dynamic Action & Combat at Animation Mentor.
Why This Workshop is Essential for You:
If you’re an aspiring game animator, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to build a strong game animation reel and develop a workflow that aligns with industry expectations. By learning the best practices for presenting your work and understanding what studios look for, you’ll increase your chances of landing your first job in game animation.
Start Your Game Animation Career Today!
Ready to take the next step in your game animation journey? Enroll now in the Getting Started as a Game Animator workshop and start crafting a demo reel that will get you noticed by top game studios!
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