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ONLINE COURSES & MENTORSHIP FOR 3D ARTISTS


DO YOU DREAM OF HAVING A CAREER WORKING IN COMPUTER ANIMATION? MAKE THAT DREAM
INTO A REALITY! AT THE ACADEMY OF ANIMATED ART, WE FOCUS ON GIVING YOU VALUABLE
AFFORDABLE EDUCATION THAT WILL HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THIS COMPETITIVE INDUSTRY.



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ABOUT ACADEMY OF ANIMATED ART

At Academy of Animated Art, strive to give you practical information that will
lead you to a successful career in computer animation and visual effects.




“I don’t believe I would have been able to get the job I have today without the
skills and knowledge I gained from tdu.

I was a little hesitant about signing up because I wanted to make sure I was
getting my money’s worth out of an online class. These courses are worth every
penny and then some! The investment I have made in my career.”

- Anthony Ragusa, Senior Lighting Technical Director, Blue Sky Studios



"I knew I wanted to be a lighter, but didn't feel I had enough experience or
quality showreel material to get the jobs I wanted.

The showreel I used to get my current job contained a large majority of work
from the assignments I did at TD-U. It has also helped improve how I go about
breaking down the lighting in a shot and ensuring that my lighting starts on
strong fundamentals."

- Chris Wetherly, Compositing & Finishing at The Foundry



"This course was so beneficial in my career because now I no longer doubt the
decisions I make regarding my work.

Also, I didn't have money to afford college so I did not want to spend time just
doing some boring tutorials I would just forget. I use what I learned from tdu
everyday!"

- Anuar Figueroa, Lighting TD at Sony Imageworks



 

Is Academy of Animated Art right for you?

If any of this sounds like you, we are right for you.

 * Are you someone that has always dreamed of a challenging, rewarding career
   that pushes you both technically and artistically? tdu is right for you.
 * Have you been trying and trying to make better looking 3D images, but just
   can’t figure out where to begin? tdu is right for you.
 * Do you live where there are no schools are teaching visual effects or
   computer animation? tdu is right for you.
 * Are you looking to change careers but even the thought of paying to go back
   to a traditional school sounds like torture? tdu is right for you.
 * Have you ever dreamed of seeing your name in the credits of the next animated
   or VFX film? tdu is right for you.

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Still, not sure if Academy of Animated Art is right for you?

Believe me, we get it. Although these courses are a fraction of the cost you
would pay a traditional school, this is still a lot of money. So here are some
reasons why you should be willing to give us a try.

 * We have our free, online webinar that gives you a little taste of tdu as well
   as provide you with some truly valuable information. This one-hour class will
   help you get to know us and see if we are right for you.
 * We also offer a 15-day money back guarantee. If you sign up and find that tdu
   isn’t right for you, we will offer a refund, no questions asked.
 * We offer lifetime access to all our courses. This means that you will have
   access to all the updates and changes we make to the classes as this
   ever-changing industry continues to evolve.
 * We offer access to our Facebook Private group that allows you the ability to
   connect with artists and industry professionals all over the world.













CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDIES IN LIGHTING

Receive Academy of Animated Art Certificate of Advanced Studies in Lighting by
completing the following requirements:

 * Completion of a minimum of 5 Academy of Animated Art courses
 * Five still images representing a variety of proficiencies in different
   lighting conditions.
 * A minimum 10 seconds of lighting work done on animated characters.

Certificate submissions will be reviewed by industry professionals.

 

What are the origins of Academy of Animated Art?

The Academy is the brainchild of two Lighting TDs who decided to explore a
different way of educating students on the non-animation disciplines of animated
features and visual effects. tdu is designed to be an online education system
that was affordable and accessible to everyone looking to get started in
computer graphics or expanding their existing knowledge in this ever-changing
industry.

While there are many options for students and professionals to improve their
skills in character animation, there were very few options for those interested
in lighting, compositing, rigging, materials, fx, and all other crafts in the
industry.

We are here to change that!

Why did we create Academy of Animated Art?

We created Academy of Animated Art because working in animated features and
visual effects has been a dream come true and we wanted to share that experience
with you. It is an extremely complex and challenging industry, both technically
and artistically, but it is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have.

What are the main philosophies of Academy of Animated Art?

 * Students are trained by current working industry professionals to learn the
   most up to date practices and techniques.
 * The goal of Academy of Animated Art is not to teach specific software
   packages. Instead, we focus on teaching the art of creating beautiful images
   and arming individuals with the well-trained eye needed to be successful in
   this industry.
 * Academy of Animated Art is an affordable, reasonable way to elevate aspiring
   artists into the career of their dreams!

 

Who is behind Academy of Animated Art?

Jasmine Katatikarn and Michael Tanzillo are the Co-Founders of Academy of
Animated Art. They are both Senior Lighting Artists at Blue Sky Studios with a
combined 20+ years of working on VFX and Animated Films.








Mike and Jasmine created Academy of Animated Art because working in animated
features and visual effects has been a dream come true. They were both
struggling, young artists who were a bit lost before making the decision to try
and become lighting artists. Since then, they have been able to launch careers
that have allowed them the opportunity to not only work in an industry that is
challenging and fulfilling, but also lead a full life outside of work including
traveling the world and starting a family.

This success did not come without a price. Mike and Jasmine have combined to
spend over $100,000 on their education before getting their first jobs in
animation. Even after that, there was still a gap between what they learned in
school and what they needed to know to ultimately succeed in this industry. Now,
after more than 20 films and countless student loan payments, they have designed
a way to teach artists the necessary skills in order to be successful in this
industry without the huge financial burden. The system included a school
designed to be an online education system that was affordable and accessible to
everyone around the world who wants to chase their dream of working on the next
big animated film.

In other words, they have designed a school they wish existed so they could get
their dream job faster and save $100,000 in the process.

That school is Academy of Animated Art.

 

This is the average salary for a Lighting TD according to Glass Ceiling.

Would you like to make a 6-figure salary working a job that is both technically
and aesthetically rewarding on animated films?

Academy of Animated Art can help








FEATURED COURSES

Lighting For Animation Course Bundle +

Available until

How To Get Your Dream Job as a Lighting Artist in Less Than A Year (Even If You
Have Zero Lighting Experience!)
19 Course Bundle
%
COMPLETE
$2,378.81
Character Lighting For Animated Films

Available until

Learn concepts like Rembrandt Lighting, mood lighting, hero colors, and eye
lighting to make your demo reel stand out from the rest.
Michael Tanzillo
%
COMPLETE
$831.81
Introduction to Photorealistic Lighting

Available until

Expand Your Lighting Knowledge into Visual Effects (VFX). Gain the foundational
skills + Portfolio to get a job in VFX.
Vadim Turchin
%
COMPLETE
$1,186.43
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