HOW TO SUCCEED IN TV ANIMATION
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Brian Mainolfi has been a professional animator in Hollywood for 31 years. He started as assistant to legendary director Chuck Jones, and has worked on 12 feature films for Disney, Dreamworks, and Universal including Pocahontas, Mulan, Tarzan, Treasure Planet, and Sinbad. In television, Brian has worked on numerous series, including The Simpsons, Dan Vs., American Dad, The Boondocks, Duncanville, Housebroken, Paradise PD, Farzar, and Grimsburg, among others. He has just finished directing on Chris Rock’s new animated series, Everybody Still Hates Chris.
HOW TO SUCCEED IN TELEVISION ANIMATION
Four Saturdays, July - September
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Pacific
College, Recent Grad
In-Person Only
847 Hollywood Way #100
Burbank CA 91505
“I believe there is a profound disconnect between the skills being taught in schools and the skills that Studios are looking for. With 30 years experience in Hollywood animation, I want to give you an insider’s look at the specific skills needed to find success in the Animation Industry.”
- Brian Mainolfi
As part of CTN’s Education Series, “Finding Success in Animation” with Brian Mainolfi is an eye-opening series of classes filled with insight into the daily routine for three main job titles: Character Designer, Storyboard Artist, and Visual Development Artist. Brian breaks down the difference between the needs of Features and Television Animation, and then further breaks down the different Television formats. The goal is to guide you in creating a portfolio tailored to the practical demands of studio work, increasing your chances of being recruited.
Animation can be anything and done everywhere — but in Hollywood, there are distinct formats with specific practices done for each Studio. Get an insider’s perspective on exactly what the Studios want, with numerous examples, so you can better calibrate your portfolio to that skillset.
Whether you’ve never worked in a studio, want to switch job categories, or 'level up' your skills, we are here to help you prepare.
Saturday, 7/13 - Ask-Me-Anything
Saturday, 8/10 - Storyboarding
Saturday, 8/24 - Visual Development/Concept Art
Saturday, 9/7 - Character Design
Saturday, 9/28 - BONUS Draw Over Day (Included with your ticket)
With each class you may submit a portfolio piece, and Brian will review several pieces from the perspective of a hiring Studio. Then he will go over every aspect of the job - many of which you may be unfamiliar with - before using detailed examples to demonstrate exactly what the Studios are looking for and how you can better prepare yourself for that role.
Included:
• WiFi
• Free Street Parking
• BONUS Draw Over Day
• 1-Day Walk Around Ticket to CTNX2024 (Bundle Only)
Other Stuff
A portion of the proceeds is donated each month to charities that support artists.
And, did you create something you want to show the community? Any work done at a CTN event in 2024 can be uploaded for an opportunity to be featured in the membership newsletter, CTN social media, or year end CTN Showcase event. No limit to how much you can upload. The more the better. Doesn’t have to be ‘finished’.
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This event is part of the Student Discount Program made possible by the CTN Foundation. You can find more information here to get a student discount. https://linktr.ee/creativetalentnetwork
What to know before you go. There is limited seating in person and some new general health and safety protocols at the studio for your protection. The studio is a 'members only' environment and you will be asked to please register for Club CTN. Membership is free and will come with some cool benefits like, getting into the studio. Save time and join now. It's free.
https://www.joinit.org/o/clubctn
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