WHAT TO EXPECT
➡️ Keynote presentation to explain the various concepts of expressive character design
➡️ Shape language: how to use shapes to evoke liveliness
➡️ Proportions: Creating appeal by carefully designing proportions
➡️ Volume: A sound understanding of volumes, and keeping them consistent
➡️ Gesture: finding the long axis curve of a pose
➡️ Showing weight and movement in a design
➡️ Participant gets exercises to get acquainted with these concepts
ABOUT WOUTER TULP
Wouter Tulp started his career as a freelance illustrator, creating many different kinds of illustrations, like children’s books, book covers, editorial illustrations and caricatures. This variety of work helped him shape and refine his technique and craft, that eventually led to him becoming a versatile character designer for feature animation. Which is currently his core business.
Wouter has worked for studios such as Sony Pictures Animation, Paramount Pictures Animation, Netflix, Skydance and many more. He loves to share what he has learned and help aspiring artists improve their craft.
DINNER OPTIONS
Would you like to join us for dinner afterward from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM? For an additional €34 ex VAT, you can enjoy a shared meal before we wrap up the day.
HOTEL DISCOUNTS
Traveling from afar or staying the weekend in Eindhoven? Book your stay at Blue Collar Stayokay with 10% discount, conveniently located in the same building as Playgrounds HQ.
This year, we are launching Playgrounds Academy: in-depth workshops at Playgrounds HQ and other locations throughout the year. Expect top-notch artists to guide small groups as you dive deep to enhance your skills, techniques, and tools.
