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2 PART Animation Masterclass

Join us for an intensive 2-Part masterclass for animators, taught by Legendary Directing Animator Michal Makarewicz.


We believe that true understanding of the animation process goes beyond simply discussing the subject matter. Our Animation Lecture Masterclass offers the unique opportunity to see how one of the industry’s most talented artists approaches animation - LIVE in front of you. Get the tools you need to create your own feature-quality animation, and don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to learn, meet and network with your peers at the CTN Studio.


Geared toward students and experienced animators alike, this masterclass discusses animation from a variety of artistic perspectives, breaking down and explaining the simplest to most complex theories, ideas, and choices. 

All structured to provide the daily tools needed for animators, for the processes you will find in an animation studio.  


PART 1  September 20th 

10:00am - 7:00pm

IN-PERSON @ CTN STUDIO


PART 2  November 20th 

10:00am - 7:00pm

IN-PERSON @ CTNX 2025


  • There will be time for Q&A, so please come prepared with your questions!
  • Lunch break is from 12:30pm to 2:00pm.  We also call for 15 min break intervals aside from lunch.
  • At the end of the day, there will be networking and mingling from 6pm to 7pm



DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

SAVE YOUR SEAT

PART 1 - 5 LECTURES

SEPTEMBER 20th @ CTN STUDIO

1. Acting and Performance
2. The Graph Editor
3. MasterSpline workflow 

4. Specificity
5. Eyes in animation 
6. Q&A


3 LIVE DEMOS
1. Bouncing Ball (showing graph editor workflow application)
2. Physical shot (MasterSpline workflow application)
3. Performance Acting Shot

PART 2 - 4 LECTURES

NOVEMBER 20th @ CTNX2025

1. Facial Mechanics and Appeal
2. Brows
3. Polish for Feature Film
4. The Layered Workflow
5. Q&A
3 LIVE DEMOS
1. Physical Push
2. Performance Acting Shot #2
3. FK Setups for CLEAN workflow.

PRICING + BUNDLE

BUNDLE AND SAVE!

  • Come to one or both classes

September 20th Masterclass Part 1 (only)

  • Regular Price $250.00 (9 hours total)
  • 50% off for Club CTN Members Using Code CTN50 - $125.00
  • 1-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX25 Included
  • Location CTN Studio Burbank

November 20th Masterclass Part 2 (only)

  • Regular Price $250.00 (9 hours total)
  • 50% off for Club CTN Members Using Code CTN50 - $125.00
  • 1-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX25 Included
  • Location CTNX Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel

Bundle Part 1 and Part 2

  • Regular Price $425.00 (18 hours total)
  • 50% off for Club CTN Members Using Code CTN50 - $212.50
  • 4-Day Basic Ticket to CTNX25 Included

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR MICHAL MAKAREWICZ

Directing Animator

MICHAL MAKAREWICZ is  a former multiple award-winning PIXAR artist of 20 years. He spent  those years at PIXAR as a Fixer, Animator, Directing Animator,  Supervising Animator, Director (Disney+), and Intern Training Lead. 

He has worked on some of Pixar's most beloved shorts and feature films such as Toy Story 3, Toy Story 4, Incredibles 1, Incredibles 2, Finding Dory, Brave, Cars 1, Cars 2, Wall-E, UP, Soul, Ratatouille, as well as many others. Michal led the Pixar internship along other  educational series for employees at the studio. He also has had the  honor of mentoring under Founder Ed Catmull.

Michal left PIXAR with multiple awards. He’s been honored with 2 Annies (Soul, Ratatouille), been nominated for a VES award (Incredibles 2) and a Reuben Award (Soul).  Michal was also honored with a scholarship in his name at Vancouver  Film School. He is currently the Head of Studio Animation for SPIRE  Animation Studios.

Michal is also the Founder of the Animation Collaborative. An animation school focused on learning high level feature Animation,  Story,  and Character Design. Taught by some of the top artists in the  field, the school has helped many achieve their goals. Michal is also  the Founder of ProRigs a 40+ character library of  professionally designed and built 3D rigs.  These are for students and professionals to help for training or use in  commercial use. 


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