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LEARN FROM THE TOP ANIMATION STUDIO IN AFRICA
Animation and its related disciplines is one of the most challenging and rewarding careers in the world.
It’s also highly competitive, and experience counts. That’s why we’ve packaged some of the experience from the best people we’ve worked with at Triggerfish—so that you can share in their learning.
Most courses are free of charge to help you get ahead in your career.
THE ART OF MAKING AN EXPLAINER VIDEO
Join us as we uncover the world of explainer videos. In this course we’ll cover concept building, client attraction, scriptwriting, storyboarding, voice-over directing, software selection, budgeting, music, and sound.
PRODUCING FOR ANIMATION
Discover the exciting work of Producers working in animation in a course filled with tips and tricks that provides an overview of best practices through the lifecycle of a production.
ANIMATIC EDITING
Discover the exciting work of Editors in the early phases of developing and producing Animation, in a course filled with tips and tricks that explores best practices through the process of animatic editing.
MAKING AN ANIMATED SHORT FILM
Learn about how a 2D short film is created to guide you through developing and producing your own short film.
ANIMATION STORYBOARDING
Storyboarding brings your script to life. Develop this key skill to find the action and flow of your story for the screen.
ANIMATION EDITING
Editors are essential to every phase of animation production. Discover how they shape the story, rhythm and pacing of the film.
CAREER ADVICE FROM THE PROS
We interviewed some of the brightest stars in animation and asked them what they wished they had known when they were starting out.
ANIMATION STARTS HERE
Animation is the art of movement. Learn how animators bring life to characters and objects.
Special Thanks
“We loved working with the Triggerfish Academy”
Industry Experts
KUDZAI NGUNDU
Kudzai is a multiple award winning Illustrator, Animator, Mangaka and Co-Founder of Afro Tokyo.
ARCHIE BIRCH
For over twenty years now Archie has made pictures for exhibition, children’s books
KAY CARMICHAEL
Kay Carmichael, is a sought-after story artist specialising in storyboard work and comics
KAYA KUHN
With 10+ years of experience in production, Kaya Kuhn is a versatile producer, specializing in post-production and animation
KERRIN KOKOT
Kerrin has worked as a writer, director, editor, production manager and producer on a wide range of local and international productions. Some of them have even won a few awards!
MICHELLE YOON
Filmography and/or bio: I had worked in the mobile game industry for almost 10 years when I finally decided to shift gears and start fresh as a storyboard artist
Daniela Del Castello
Some of the clients she worked for included Netflix, Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon
NADIA DARRIES
Nadia Darries is a director, animator, co-founder of Goon Valley and executive partner at Rocketwheel - with an avocation for songwriting
Jeani Varty
she has gained an appreciation for the developing artist and community at large
DIANNE MAKINGS
Dianne joined the animation industry after an 11-year career in advertising, PR and events.
GINA-RAE PROXY
Gina-Rae is a storyboard artist for an as of yet unannounced Netflix 3D animated feature film
TIM ARGALL
Tim was among a handful of animators who pioneered the South African animation industry in the early 90’s
BILL MASUKU
Bill Masuku is a Nommo Award Nominated African comic book artist and writer born in Harare, Zimbabwe
CLEA MALLINSON
Clea is a South African currently being misidentified as an Australian, living in Mid-West USA.
LESEGO VORSTER
Lesego Vorster is a film director who has been working in the animation industry for over 10 years
NIC WEST
Nic (Nicole) West is an experienced entertainment professional passionate about curating and developing inspired teams to create quality content
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Making an Animated Short Film: Gale of the Cape
Developed by Jeani Varty and Daniela Del Castello
All footage from Gale of the Cape, work in progress footage or production images used courtesy of Jeani Varty.
Gale of the Cape was created by:
Jeani Varty – Director, Visual Development Artist, Animator
Daniela Del Castello – Co-Director, Visual Development Artist, Animator
Lola Aikins – Visual Development Artist, Animator
Tshegofatso “Toreshi” Pitseng – Visual Development Artist, Animator
Claudia Caprin – Visual Development Artist, Animator
Keiara Reddy – Animator, Visual Development Artist, Game Concept Design
David Waugh – Composer, Music
Pete O’Donoghue – Sound design
Additional Credits:
Every effort has been made to credit the creators of reference material. Please contact us if you
have any questions at academy@triggerfish.com
Module 2: The Research Phase
02:20
Photo by Airam Datoon
02:21
Photos by @red_lips_n_hips, https://www.instagram.com/red_lips_n_hips/?hl=en
02:22
Photo by RODNAE Productions
02:23
Photo by Airam Datoon
02:24
Photo by Juan Cordero
02:40 – 02:49
Kick-Heart (2013) (Anime), Masaaki Yuasa
06:29 – 06:34
Warm Welcome, Co-Directors: X.K. Balashov, Anya Butler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7syEKLy9r0
09:40 – 09:5
Illustrations by Charlie Herve – https://www.artstation.com/charlie_h
Module 3: Creating the Storyboard
02:28 – 02:37
Gravity (2013), Alfonso Cuarón
The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Jonathan Demme
Shutter Island (2010), Martin Scorsese
02:49 – 03:04
Bruce Willis as John McLain. Die Hard (1988), John McTiernan
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys for Life (2020), Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah
Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Martin Brest
Gerard Butler as King Leonidas in 300 (2006), Zack Snyder
04:00 – 04:01
Amy West “Indy Jamma Jones” – People Are Awesome
People Are Awesome Presents: Indy Jamma Jones | Roller Skating
07:46 – 07:53
Rollerblade, Freeskate in Capetown 80mm Episode 1
Freeskate in Capetown 80mm Episode 1
07:58 – 08:04
Kick-Heart (2013) (Anime), Masaaki Yuasa
08:20 – 08:26
Warm Welcome, Co-Directors: X.K. Balashov, Anya Butler
Module 4: Art Block and Pushing Through
07:25 – 07:28
Video by RODNAEProductions
Module 5: Lunch Break Character Design Method
02:10
Photo by Chi-Chi Ari Love
02:20
Photo by Amber Robinson
02:22
“The Roller Skaters of Venice Beach” – Unknown Photographer
02:24
Roberta Haze – @purplehaze75 on Instagram
02:40
Photo by Amber Robinson
02:42
Photo by Juan Cordero
02:43
Photo by Airam Datoon
02:45
Photo by RODNAE Productions
02:48:
Photo by upnorthtreasureventures (Ebay)
03:19
Image by Izabella A.J.
Image by Mathilde Loubes
03:22
Un Diable dans la Poche (2019), Antoine Bonnet and Mathilde Loubes
Module 6: Environment Design and Layout
01:25 – 02:05
Illustrations by Charlie Herve – https://www.artstation.com/charlie_h
03:02 – 03:25
Google Street View
03:31 – 04:15
Footage courtesy of SA Webcams
04:20 – 04:30
Francesca Smith, @frankvinyl_skates on Instagram
06:55
Photo by StevenMorrow
Module 7: The Animation Process
04:41 – 04:50
Amy West “Indy Jamma Jones” – People Are Awesome
People Are Awesome Presents: Indy Jamma Jones | Roller Skating
09:36 – 09:39
Hercules (1997), Ron Clements and John Musker
