He currently works in Boulder Media working as the Rigging Department Manager on shows such as Danger Mouse and Wander Over Yonder. He has worked For Magpie 6 Media on Inis Sproai which was the first show in the Ireland produced using Harmony. Stephen O’Keeffe has worked in the animation industry as a Toonboom Harmony animator and rigger since 2012. The course is also open to animation students though it should be noted the emphasis will be on learning to use the software for animation and not the teaching of basic animation principles.

The course represents an ideal opportunity for intermediate/experienced animators to upskill, learn software which has become increasingly vital to the industry and to increased job opportunities. This course is aimed at individuals working or training to work in the animation industry who wish to gain an understanding of the programme Toonboom Harmony.

Setting up and animating various scenes designed to test and explore the challenges and capabilities of Toonboom Harmony.

Developing an understanding of the Network (Node view) which controls the rigs.

Rigging a basic character from start to finish using pegs, bones and deformations.

This course will offer an introduction to Toonboom Harmony with an in depth look at how a rig is built and the basics of the animation tools.

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