Breaking the Rules: When & How to Push Animation Beyond Reality - free workshop (online)
16 July 2025
Breaking the Rules: When & How to Push Animation Beyond Reality
Free Live Workshop
Animators constantly make choices about when to follow realism and when to break it. In this live workshop, Riot Games Sr. Animation Manager Barry Rooney will examine the relationship between intent, emotion, and clarity – and uncover why bending the rules can lead to stronger, more memorable moments.
Barry will also take your questions in this hour-long session.
Barry Rooney - Barry has been a professional animator since 2004 when he started his career as a lip-synch artist on Jimmy Neutron. He transitioned to game development in 2007, working in proprietary engines, UDK, and Unreal 4 and 5. Barry is currently the Senior Manager of Animation on a research and development project at Riot Games, focusing on Core Gameplay.
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https://www.animationmentor.com/
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