Animsquad Master Class: Disney S Zach Parrish Brent Homman Top
His demo focuses on wrangling difficult performances into cohesive, believable shots. Core Takeaways
: Rather than just showing the technical execution, Parrish continuously explains the why behind every curve adjustments, giving context to his spacing decisions.
: Former Head of Animation for Big Hero 6 and Supervising Animator on Wreck-It Ralph . In the workshop, he demonstrates "cartoony" animation, covering blocking, breakdown, and polish while sharing anecdotes from his time on Tangled and Frozen .
: Techniques for managing complex, nuanced character movements. Key Educational Value His demo focuses on wrangling difficult performances into
You can view the original teaser and purchase information on the AnimSquad YouTube channel or through third-party educational platforms like technical tips from the Blocking or Polishing chapters of this course?
This article explores the structure of the master class, the unique teaching philosophies of Parrish and Homman, and how the program prepares animators to launch successful careers in high-end feature animation. The Mentors Behind the Magic
Mastering the timing of eye darts, blinks, and focus shifts to show the character processing information in real time. 3. Facial Animation and Lip Sync Integration This article explores the structure of the master
[17-Hour Animsquad Masterclass] │ ├──► Zach Parrish Track (10 Hours) │ └── Cartoony Shots, Snappy Timing, Heavy Weight │ └──► Brent Homman Track (7 Hours) └── Subtle Acting, Close-ups, Micro-expressions 1. Zach Parrish’s Cartoony Workflow
Don’t confuse “clean” with “correct.” Clean should serve the performance, not hide the lack of one.
By attending this master class, you'll gain: but to extract micro-expressions
His session includes "workflow nuggets" and anecdotes from his time as Head of Animation on Big Hero 6 and his work on the Hulk and cartoony movements for Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs . Brent Homman
: Over 10 hours of footage follow Parrish from the initial Maya file setup through blocking, breakdown, and final polish. He focuses on "pushing" the animation—showing how to achieve the snappy, appealing style seen in hits like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Disney's recent features.
: Served as the Animation Director on the Oscar-nominated feature film The Sea Beast .
: Breaking down live-action footage not to copy it frame-by-frame, but to extract micro-expressions, shifts in weight, and authentic textures. 2. Crafting High-Appeal Posing