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AnimSquad Master Class: Unlocking the Secrets of Disney Animation with Zach Parrish and Brent Homman

Are you ready to take your animation skills to the next level? Look no further than the AnimSquad Master Class, featuring two of Disney's top animators: Zach Parrish and Brent Homman. In this exclusive master class, you'll get to learn from the best in the business and gain valuable insights into the world of Disney animation.

About Zach Parrish and Brent Homman

Zach Parrish is a renowned animator and director at Disney, known for his work on films like "Moana" and "The Little Mermaid". With a career spanning over two decades, Parrish has worked on some of the most iconic Disney projects, including "Tangled", "The Princess and the Frog", and "Lilo & Stitch".

Brent Homman is a talented animator and artist, currently working at Disney on projects like "Raya and the Last Dragon" and "Strange World". With a strong background in traditional animation, Homman has honed his skills in character animation, storyboarding, and visual development.

What to Expect from the Master Class

In this comprehensive master class, Zach Parrish and Brent Homman will share their expertise on various aspects of animation, including:

1. Character Animation: Learn the fundamentals of character animation, including gesture drawing, squash and stretch, and timing.
2. Storyboarding: Understand the art of storytelling through boards, and learn how to effectively communicate your ideas.
3. Visual Development: Explore the world of visual development, including color script, lighting, and composition.
4. Directing and Leadership: Get insights into the role of a director and leader in an animation production.

Key Takeaways

By attending the AnimSquad Master Class, you'll gain:

• A deeper understanding of the animation process and techniques used in Disney productions
• Practical skills and knowledge to improve your animation, storyboarding, and visual development skills
• Insights into the creative process and problem-solving strategies used by top Disney animators
• Opportunities to network with fellow animators and industry professionals

Who Should Attend?

This master class is designed for:

• Aspiring animators and artists looking to break into the industry
• Working professionals seeking to improve their skills and knowledge
• Animation enthusiasts interested in learning from the best in the business

Join the AnimSquad Master Class Today!

Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from two of Disney's top animators. Register now for the AnimSquad Master Class and take the first step towards unlocking your full potential as an animator.

Title: Inside the AnimSquad Master Class with Disney’s Zach Parrish & Brent Homman: Next-Level Tips You Can’t Miss

If you’re serious about animation—I mean really serious—you’ve probably heard of AnimSquad. And if you haven’t, let me put you on: it’s one of the most intense, high-level, industry-respected online animation workshops out there.

Recently, they dropped a master class featuring two Disney heavyweights: Zach Parrish (Director/Animator – Raya and the Last Dragon, Short Circuit: Puddles, Big Hero 6) and Brent Homman (Supervising Animator – Encanto, Zootopia, Frozen).

I managed to sit in (and rewatch it twice). Here’s the full breakdown of what they covered—and why you should care.

1. It’s Not Just About Movement; It’s About Behavior

Both Zach and Brent hammered home a point that sounds obvious but is often forgotten: Animation is acting. Brent Homman walked us through a scene from Encanto, breaking down how Luisa’s posture isn’t just "strong"—it’s weary strength. He emphasized that the best Disney shots work because the animator understands what the character is thinking before they move.

"If you don’t know their internal monologue," Homman said, "the audience won’t buy the external action."

Zach Parrish echoed this while discussing Us Again, the stunning, music-driven short film. Without dialogue, every dance move had to convey emotion. He challenged attendees to film reference of themselves feeling the emotion, not just performing the action.

3. Embracing the "Happy Accident"

In an industry obsessed with control, both instructors advocated for chaos—specifically in the blocking phase. AnimSquad Master Class: Unlocking the Secrets of Disney

Brent shared a story about animating Rapunzel in Tangled. He accidentally slid a keyframe a few frames too far, creating a bizarre, snappy overlap in her hair. Instead of deleting it, he played with it. That accident became the basis for the "living" quality of her magical hair.

"Don't be a perfectionist at frame 1," said Parrish. "Throw down messy poses. Find the magic in the middle. You can always clean it up, but you can’t polish a blank screen."

Resources & next steps

• Study classic acting books (e.g., Sanford Meisner† techniques) and animation principle breakdowns.
• Regularly record and review walk cycles, reaches, and reactions.
• Build a habit: 30–60 minute focused practice shots weekly.

If you want, I can:

• Convert this into a printable 1-page handout,
• Produce a timed 60-minute lesson plan version,
• Or generate thumbnails and a blocking keyframe script for the 3–5s exercise.

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The AnimSquad Master Class, featuring Zach Parrish and Brent Homman, is a comprehensive digital workshop designed to bridge the gap between student-level animation and the high-performance workflow used at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Released in 2013, the course provides 17 hours of high-definition recording that follows two of the industry’s leading animators as they demonstrate their personal processes for creating professional-grade shots. Overview of the Instructors Both instructors are veterans of the "Disney Revival" era:

Zach Parrish: Former Head of Animation for Big Hero 6 and director of Disney shorts like Us Again. In the masterclass, he is recognized for his "super fast" workflow and ability to clearly verbalize every technical and creative step.

Brent Homman: A seasoned Disney Animation Supervisor who worked on hits such as Tangled, Frozen, and Moana. His focus in the class is on the delicate balance of appeal and "fleshiness" in character performance. Curriculum and Content

The class is structured to show a shot’s evolution from a blank Maya file to a final polished product. It is divided into two primary demonstrations:

Animating a Cartoony Shot (Zach Parrish):Zach provides 10 hours of Maya footage focusing on high-energy, "cartoony" animation. He breaks down his workflow into four distinct phases:

Maya Setup: Organizing files and preparing the workspace for speed. Character Animation : Learn the fundamentals of character

Blocking: Establishing the core poses and timing of the shot.

Breaking Down: Transitioning between key poses to refine the character’s movement.

Polish: Adding the final nuances that separate professional work from amateur efforts.

Subtle Character Performance (Brent Homman):Brent’s portion focuses on the difficult task of subtle, close-up character acting. He emphasizes maintaining "appeal" in female characters, drawing on his experience from Tangled and Frozen to show how to handle fleshy deformations and emotional nuances. Key Learning Outcomes

The masterclass goes beyond software tutorials by offering "golden workflow nuggets" and industry anecdotes. Students learn:

Weight and Physics: Techniques for animating weight, as seen in Zach's work on The Incredible Hulk and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.

Professional Efficiency: How to use Maya effectively to maintain a fast-paced production schedule without sacrificing quality.

Creative Decision-Making: Insights into why certain poses or timing choices are made to best serve the story.

For more information on current offerings or to view the original trailer, you can visit AnimSquad or their Vimeo channel.