Leo looked down at his faded sleeves. "I thought I’d retired that part of me."
Zach Parrish built a reputation within the industry as an incredibly fast, technically precise animator who seamlessly balances cartoony aesthetics with physical weight. His career spans key roles at top-tier studios:
Just like a daily review session at Disney, students submit their work-in-progress shots for live video critiques. Parrish and Homman draw directly over the student’s frames, offering precise notes on spacing, arcs, and emotional delivery. This teaches students how to take constructive criticism and pivot their work efficiently under tight deadlines. Exclusive High-End Rigs
Brent's segment addresses one of the hardest challenges a 3D animator faces: maintaining appeal, weight, and emotional fleshiness in a tight, close-up shot. Working with a delicate female character rig, Brent demonstrates how to tackle internal acting: animsquad master class disney s zach parrish brent homman
The AnimSquad Master Class is designed to mimic the rigorous, fast-paced environment of a major feature film production. Over the course of the term, students are treated not as pupils, but as junior animators delivering work to their supervisors. Phase 1: Planning and Reference (The Foundation)
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The featuring Disney animation veterans Zach Parrish and Brent Homman is widely regarded as a pivotal educational resource for aspiring and professional character animators. This 17-hour intensive course focuses on high-level workflows and the "Disney appeal" that defines modern feature animation. Master Class Overview Leo looked down at his faded sleeves
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How to shoot and use acting reference to find unique, organic moments rather than just copying poses. 2. Blocking and Posing (The "Cartoon" Approach)
You can check out the official trailer and full course details on the AnimSquad Masterclass page transition to Brent Homman's work on the Parrish and Homman draw directly over the student’s
: How to supervise a shot to ensure it aligns with the director's vision while maintaining technical integrity. Key Takeaways for Animators
Leo walked out into the Los Angeles sun. He didn’t feel young. But for the first time, he felt useful .
Fine-tuning the spacing to create convincing movement.