Secrets to animating faster without sacrificing quality. 2. Brent Homman: "Subtle Performance & Close-ups"

: Homman, an Animation Supervisor on Big Hero 6 and Moana , demonstrates how to manage difficult, high-stakes performances.

Parrish demonstrates how to animate quickly without sacrificing quality, focusing on "golden workflow nuggets".

Unlike heavily edited YouTube tutorials, this series features hours of raw, over-the-shoulder footage. Students see the mistakes, the corrections, and the iterative problem-solving that actual Disney animators go through when a shot isn't working. Cartoony vs. Realistic Mechanics

Homman focuses on the difficult task of handling subtle, close-up scenes, managing appeal, and maintaining fleshiness in performance. What the Animsquad Master Class Covers

The "Animation Squad" is a popular YouTube channel and online community run by animator and educator co-founder Robert Kondo (formerly of Pixar) and Pixar/Disney animator colleagues. However, the specific "Master Class" series you are referencing is often associated with the "Animsquad" (run by former Disney Supervising Animator Thaddeus Avecilla or similar educational platforms) or the general trend of "Master Class" style breakdowns hosted by industry professionals on YouTube.

The AnimSquad Master Class is a comprehensive training resource designed to elevate your animation skills. Whether you are a aspiring to work in feature animation, a junior animator looking to break into a major studio, or a professional wanting to refine your workflow, this class offers a wealth of actionable knowledge. The dual perspectives—Zach's high-energy, fast workflow and Brent's nuanced, performance-driven approach—make it an incredibly well-rounded educational experience.

The ultimate goal of the Master Class is to help students construct a demo reel that commands the attention of recruiters at companies like Disney, Pixar, DreamWorks, and Sony Pictures Imageworks.

AnimSquad Master Class , featuring Disney veterans Zach Parrish Brent Homman

The Animsquad Master Class is an exclusive program designed to bring together talented animators and instructors to share knowledge, techniques, and industry insights. The program offers a unique opportunity for students to learn from the best in the business, in a collaborative and intimate setting. The recent master class, led by Parrish and Homman, was a rare chance for aspiring animators to learn from Disney's finest.

: Translating real-life physics into clear, caricatured lines of action.

The , 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:

The world of animation is a fascinating one, where creativity and technology come together to bring imagination to life. For aspiring animators, getting a glimpse into the techniques and processes used by industry experts can be a dream come true. Recently, two renowned Disney animators, Zach Parrish and Brent Homman, shared their expertise with a select group of students at the Animsquad Master Class. In this article, we'll dive into the world of animation and explore the top takeaways from this exclusive master class.

: The recordings are "sprinkled" with stories from the production floors of major Disney and Sony films, providing context for why certain creative choices are made. Is it Worth it?

Master Class Breakdown: Disney’s Zach Parrish & Brent Homman Top AnimSquad Training