Why are the basic exercises for animation, like the bouncing ball or magic dot, so important?

You might not realize how often these simple exercises show up in studio work every day. It may not look the same as a bouncing ball animation, but things like eye movement, an object dropping and bouncing, and characters jumping and landing all use principles you practice with these basic exercises.

In this video, Edward Kurchevsky, a professional animator with over 10 years of industry experience, explains how these techniques translate to studio work.

🎥 While you watch the stream, you’ll learn:

• How advanced animation uses similar principles
• Why studios care about these exercises
• What you learn about physics from the bouncing ball
• How the magic dot teaches you better control
• What animators learn from practicing these exercises regularly

If you’re interested in an animation career, this stream is the perfect place to learn how the basic things you practice today will make you more hirable in the future.

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👨‍🏫 Mentor: Edward Kurchevsky

🖥️ Live on March 22, 17:00 UTC