James Lopez
https://www.membership.creativetalentnetwork.com/james-lopez
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INSIDE THE ANIMATOR’S STUDIO - SERIES 3
EPISODE 1: Crafting A World Through Research & Development
EPISODE 2: Analyzing and Adopting Various Art Styles
EPISODE 3: Creating a performance Based on Caricature and Using Reference
EPISODE 4: Animation Action and Analysis
EPISODE 5: Student Scene Reviews and Draw Overs
EPISODE 6: Student Choice Open Forum Choice Open Forum
Originally Recorded from a LIVE Zoom Meeting: April 15th, 2021, 11 am - 1 pm PDT
Before embarking on the challenge of designing and bringing an animated world to life, research is key to the development of creating that world. James will share his journey and lessons learned in the process of researching that helped create the worlds in which he has worked while at the studios and on his own personal projects.
RECOMMENDED READING
Below are resources (supplemental reading) referenced in Week 1 of the lecture series Inside the Animator’s Studio. There will be more resources to come with each weekly topic; the below are quite general and inform the basic premise of the series:
Dream Worlds: Production Design for Animation
By: Hans Bacher
Originally recorded from a LIVE Zoom Meeting: April 29th, 2021, 11 am - 12:30 pm PDT
Often, it will be the assignment of the designer or animator to work within a certain style that is inspired by an established illustrator or legendary animator. James will share his journey working with a multitude of varied styles and techniques.
RECOMMENDED READING
Below are resources (supplemental reading) referenced in Week 2 of the lecture series: Inside the Animator’s Studio. There will be more resources to come with each weekly topic; the below are quite general and inform the basic premise of the series:
Cartoon Modern: Style and Design in 1950’s Animation
By: Amid Amidi
Originally recorded from a LIVE Zoom Meeting: May 13, 2021, 11 am - 12:30 pm PDT
We will explore the usefulness of using both live action and photo reference for illustrating and animating. We will also review the drawing assignment given from the previous session with an emphasis on the importance of readability and clarity through the use of degrees of caricature to communicate our ideas and create a performance.
RECOMMENDED READING
Below are resources (supplemental reading) referenced in Week 3 of the lecture series Inside the Animator’s Studio There will be more resources to come with each weekly topic; the below are quite general and inform the basic premise of the series:
By: Ed Hooks
Originally recorded from a LIVE Zoom Meeting: May 27th, 2021, 11 am - 12:30 pm PDT
James will go over select pieces of animation and breakdown the "working mechanisms" involved and how various drawing and animation principles are being utilized and applied.
RECOMMENDED READING
Below are resources (supplemental reading) referenced in Week 4 of the lecture series Inside the Animator’s Studio. There will be more resources to come with each weekly topic; the below are quite general and inform the basic premise of the series:
By: Richard Williams
Originally recorded from a LIVE Zoom Meeting: June 10, 2021, 11 am - 12:30 pm PDT
James will critique submissions by Registrants/Members and offer to perform live demo drawovers.
RECOMMENDED READING
Below are resources (supplemental reading) referenced in Week 5 of the lecture series Inside the Animator’s Studio. There will be more resources to come with each weekly topic; the below are quite general and inform the basic premise of the series:
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
By: Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas
Your Career in Animation (Second Edition)
By: David B. Levy
Amblin Entertainment's 'Family Dog' Series
Airing on June 24, 2021, 11 am - 12:30 pm PDT
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RECOMMENDED READING
Below are resources (supplemental reading) referenced in Week 5 of the lecture series Inside the Animator’s Studio. There will be more resources to come with each weekly topic; the below are quite general and inform the basic premise of the series:
The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation
By: Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas
“When we’re writing we’re drawing, and when we’re drawing we’re writing.” ~James Lopez
Animation Means to Invoke Life not to Imitate it. ~ Chuck Jones
You’re not supposed to animate drawings. You’re supposed to animate feelings. ~Ollie Johnston
Believe in your character. Animate (or write) with sincerity. ~ Glen Keane