International Games Month Media Lab: Introduction to 3D Animation

Discover how easy it can be to animate in 3D! About this Event: This International Games Month get started with 3D animation! In this hands-on workshop, explore the fundamentals of animation, from keyframes and timelines to natural motion and easing, before creating your own animated project using the free and easy-to-use online design tool Spline. In this session, participants will: • Be introduced to keyframes and discover how they bring animations to life • Learn to animate objects using a timeline and use easing and curves to create natural motion • Explore Spline’s intuitive design tools and ready-made templates • Bring it all together to build an animated scene. Cost: $9 Age: 16+ Skill level: No experience required. Equipment: Spline is a free web-based application. Attendees are encouraged to create their own free account prior to the workshop. Computers are available to use in the Media Lab. If you would prefer to work from your own laptop, we encourage you to do so. Please select the ‘Bring Your Own (BYO) device’ ticket type. About the Facilitator: Paul Kouppas is a highly regarded professional in the field of augmented reality and mixed reality. With extensive experience, Paul has successfully developed and executed numerous interactive projects for prominent brands. His expertise spans product design, real-time 3D, and immersive technology. About the Media Lab and Digital Tools collection: The Media Lab boasts a professional studio set up with a cyclorama wall, green screens, studio lights and Surface Studios with the full Adobe Creative Suite. The digital tool library contains cameras, recording equipment and other digital accessories that can be borrowed for free with your library membership. Accessibility Information: Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration. Terms and Conditions: • No refunds for cancellations or missed bookings. • Program swapping is not permitted. • If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue. • This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future. • The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.