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Our friends over at Academy of Animated Art just announced the winners of their latest lighting challenge with animation provided by CG RIFF. Congrats to David Johnson and Peter R.. You guys really brought some great life to this awesome shot animated by CG RIFF alum Fabio Pugliese. Way to go! Thanks as always to P. Jasmine Katatikarn for the detailed shot by shot breakdown. Lighters, their next challenge is starting up soon and is open to the whole community. Check it out on their discord server. Rigs by ProRigs https://lnkd.in/gRMgSn2D #lighting #animation #cgriff #animators

Check out this simply fantastic work by CG RIFF student Archi Viloria. Archi really wanted to push himself on this sequence, and he pulled it off in stunning fashion. There's a lot going on here and he really nails the entertaining performance, right down to the little details. Way to go, Archi. Now on to lighting and rendering with our partners at Academy of Animated Art. Rigs by ProRigs If you're looking to enhance your skills, we're running our month-long Facial Animation Boot Camp starting 20th and there's still time to register. Secure your spot today and level up!! https://www.thecgriff.com/ #animation #demoreels #cgriff #3danimation #animators

Episode 12 of the CG RIFF Animation Podcast is now live. I know you'll love this great conversation with The Box Assassin creator and DreamWorks animator, Jeremy Schaefer as much as I did. Inspiring stuff. Be sure to like and subscribe, we have many more incredible guest lined up. Enjoy! YouTube https://lnkd.in/gpF2JFCJ Spotify https://lnkd.in/gBpMZfEq #animation #inspiration #animators #podcast #cgriff #theboxassassin

How about some mid-week inspiration? Episode 12 of the CG RIFF Animation Podcast drops this Wednesday February 26th at 8AM Pacific on YouTube and Spotify. I had a blast sitting down with Jeremy Schaefer of Box Assassin fame and hearing all about his inspiring journey from student to director of the viral sensation. Learn about Jeremy's early influences, the mentors that helped him along the way, the value of asking for advice and having others believe in you even when you don't quite believe in yourself. Find out how he landed at DreamWorks Animation, and find out what's next for The Box Assassin, and how the project almost never happened at all. You won't want to miss this one. There's still time to catch up with our earlier episodes. Be sure to like and subscribe so you never miss a drop! https://lnkd.in/gzsRqBnB https://lnkd.in/gT4uHyc8 #animation #podcast #inspiration #3danimators #boxassassin #cgriff

Hey animators, spaces are filling up quickly in my upcoming month-long Facial Animation Bootcamp with CG RIFF. Secure your spot soon so you don't miss any of the great teaching we have planned. In this 8 sessions masterclass we will spend a total of 20 hours taking a hands on deep dive into all things facial animation. This course is perfect for anyone looking to raise the level of their performances by understanding how the face is setup and how to use it effectively to communicate acting ideas in an appealing way. Learn more at www.thecgriff.com #masterclass #workshop #facialAnimation #cgriff #facialAnimationBootCamp #animators #3danimation

Hey animators, exciting news, CG RIFF is bringing back our month-long Facial Animation Boot Camp! The next term begins April 20th and will run until May 14th, meeting Sunday and Wednesday nights from 7:30pm-10pm Pacific. That's a total of 8 sessions spanning 20 hours of masterclass level instruction. Take a deep dive with us this spring and elevate your understanding of how to use the face effectively as a tool for connecting with your audience. Listen to what some of our students from last round had to say: "The lectures were absolutely incredible. I learned so much and I particularly enjoyed learning the musculature of the face." "I loved getting feedback on my work! Everything was wonderful though. So so much good info." "The exercises were progressive and very useful" We have 2 pricing tiers, so there's something for every budget. Get in touch for more details or head over to www.thecgriff.com to learn more and secure your spot today! #masterclass #workshop #facialAnimation #cgriff #facialAnimationBootCamp #animators #3danimation

Hey Animators, We're Back!! After a one year hiatus, the CG RIFF Animation Podcast is returning with brand new episodes for 2025. Season 2 kicks off this Wednesday, January 29th (8am Pacific) with an awesome conversation with Ere Santos. Hear about his incredible journey from self taught animator to Animation Supervisor on the hit film Moana 2. Having worked at world renowned studios like Pixar, Disney, DNEG, Jellyfish Pictures, Sony and more, Ere brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to this eye-opening discussion. Mark your calendars and get ready to be inspired! You can catch us on Spotify or YouTube. There's still time to catch up on any Season 1 episodes you might have missed. Be sure to like and subscribe, so you never miss another drop! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dZtW2y-N YouTube https://lnkd.in/dBFZbjTb #animation #inspiration #podcast #3danimators #animators

Here is my first shot done with CGriff and his 12 week mentorship program. I had a great time working on this and challenging myself with a hand close up and a subtle shot as well. A HUGE THANK YOU to Aaron McGriff for his positive encouragement and guidance in bringing this to the finish line. Thank you as well to Guillén Gómez Miguelez who did an incredible job lighting the shot. It was great being a part of that collaboration process and I couldn't have asked for anyone better to work with. Finally, thank you to Wonderwell Studios for their fantastic Rigs. Rigs: WonderWell Studios Mentorship: CG RIFF Lighting: Guillen Gomez Miguelez

Hey animators, this is the final week to register for my upcoming Advanced Character Performance Workshop with CG RIFF. There's still one spot remaining. Don't miss out! https://www.thecgriff.com/