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Homman uses his experience from Tangled and Frozen to show students how to preserve "fleshiness". He tackles the challenges of skin compression, eye darts, jaw mechanics, and internal thought processes. His teaching centers on "wrangling an extremely difficult performance" while ensuring the character retains maximum aesthetic appeal throughout. Key Takeaways and Golden Workflow Nuggets

Longtime Disney veteran and mentor; known for his work on Moana , Zootopia , and Bolt . 0;2a; 0;7a;0;a5; 🚀 Key Learning Pillars 0;16;

When you get a critique from both in the same session—which occasionally happens in these Master Classes—you get a 360-degree view of your shot. Parrish fixes the body , Homman fixes the soul .

To help you get the most out of this workflow, let me know in Maya and the specific type of shot (physical mechanics or subtle acting) you are trying to master. Share public link animsquad master class disney s zach parrish brent homman

"This is a blink," Zach said. "Not a fast blink. A slow one. Brent, show them."

is an intensive, 17-hour training program that details their professional workflows in Maya. Key highlights from the class include:

Brent tackles the difficult task of maintaining "fleshiness" and appeal in female characters, utilizing techniques he refined while working on Elsa and Anna in Key Takeaway: Homman uses his experience from Tangled and Frozen

"Appeal" is the most elusive of the 12 principles of animation. Through rigorous weekly critiques, Parrish and Homman show students how to tweak a camera angle, adjust a shoulder tilt, or push an asymmetry in a facial expression to turn a technically correct shot into an incredibly appealing, entertaining piece of art. Who is This Master Class For?

"That's manipulative," Leo said.

Zach’s segments are often celebrated for teaching . He talks about "micro-polishing"—tiny adjustments in the face, eyes, and fingertips that take a shot from "good" to "Disney quality." Key Takeaways and Golden Workflow Nuggets Longtime Disney

Focuses on "cartoony" shot creation. He demonstrates the entire pipeline, including file setup, blocking, breakdown, and final polish. He shares specific "nuggets" and anecdotes from his work on films like Tangled , Wreck-It Ralph , and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs .

focuses on the nuances of subtle, close-up performances, specifically how to maintain "appeal and fleshiness" in female character animation.

Parrish is celebrated for his "super fast" workflow and his ability to verbalize complex artistic choices in real-time. His 10-hour segment focuses on Animating a Cartoony Shot , drawing on his experience pushing the boundaries of "squash and stretch" for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Tangled . He demonstrates "golden workflow nuggets"—from setting up Maya files to the final polish—while sharing anecdotes about working directly with animation legend Glen Keane.