Workshop Instructor: Tara Audibert
Description: Unlock the secrets of bringing your animated stories to life in this comprehensive workshop. Whether you're an aspiring animator, seasoned storyteller, or a creative professional looking to delve into the world of animation, this workshop is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to craft compelling scripts for the animation process.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will embark on a journey through the entire animation scriptwriting process, focusing on the critical aspects that lead to the creation of a top-screen-worthy animated feature. From concept development and character design to storyboarding and dialogue crafting, our expert instructor will guide you through each stage, offering valuable insights and practical techniques to elevate your storytelling skills.
Key Workshop Highlights:
Understanding Animation Basics: Dive into the fundamentals of animation and grasp the unique storytelling elements that set animated scripts apart.
Crafting Compelling Concepts: Learn how to develop original and engaging concepts that form the foundation of a successful animation script.
Character Design and Development: Explore the intricacies of creating memorable animated characters, from their physical appearance to their personalities and arcs.
Storyboarding Techniques: Gain hands-on experience in translating your script into visual sequences through the art of storyboarding, a crucial step in the animation process.
Dialogue and Voiceover Mastery: Understand the nuances of writing dialogue for animated characters and explore the impact of voiceovers on storytelling.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have not only honed their animation scriptwriting skills but also gained practical insights into the industry's standards, allowing them to create scripts that captivate audiences and resonate with animation professionals.
Biography: Tara Audibert is a multidisciplinary artist working in film, animation, illustration, and fine art. Tara owns and runs Moxy Fox Studio currently producing the feature film Qaqsoss naka Wahuntuhsis (Fox and the Tiny Demon), TV show Lil Glooscap & the Legends of Turtle Island, short films I am the Warrior, The Importance of Dreaming, comics This Place: 150 Years Retold, and Lost Innocence. Her previous book illustrations include the award-winning Jo Jo Makoons series (by Dawn Quigley), Fiddleheads for Fox, Moonbeam (by Gail Francis) and Loaf the Cat (by Nicholas DeShaw). She is of hybrid Wolastoqiyik-French heritage and lives in Sunny Corner, New Brunswick, Canada.
