Animated Animation Seminar

Updated on: Friday, October 28, 2011

BIG AIMS (Animation Infotainment & Media School), conducted a seminar on "Animation Magic" anchored by leading Australian Animation Guru, Darcy Prendergas as the resource person.

The workshop conceived and arranged jointly by BIG AIMS, Australian Consulate General Mumbai & supported by Australian High Commission, New Delhi, saw Darcy Prendergast speak with passion about his journey through the world of animation, unfurling one creative clip after another.

The highlight of the seminar was the captivating demonstration of light animation, a technique that he developed and used to create “Rippled” which has already racked up viewers on the net.

Darcy came in close interaction with students to share his experiences of filming in the stop motion medium of storytelling. Hailing from Melbourne this amazingly talented clay animator found his interest in the field of animation from his love of sculpting. Darcys first Claymation “Ron the Zookeeper” shot at his uncles tiny tin garage was showcased at Annecy France, winning him world wide acclaim. Whether it would succeed or not was never the alarming question, whether he was satisfied with his creation was more important to him.

He advised students to keep creating films with a focused motive of finding real satisfaction with the creation. If that is achieved, success will follow suit as a natural process.

He also told the students that animation should not be for the sake of animation but, animated content should be created and developed to showcase the best of what can be delivered. Students content once created with passion should be sent to various film festivals across the globe. Acceptance and rejection should both be taken with the right positive spirit as everything that one faces and experiences as a student adds to their learning curve.

“As an animator there is no end to learning” said Darcy. What compelled his creation was his passion for the craft. Darcy advised the students to do work not only for money but also for the passion of it. “It is about the personal pay-off and satisfaction out of the work created” said a beaming Darcy.

His films Lucky and Rippled sent murmurs within the auditorium and students were very eager to understand the execution of this new technique. Darcy with the elegance of a master demonstrated the basic techniques of his light animation. Soon the auditorium was all in applause of this young genius.

Animated Animation Seminar

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