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Ben
- Rate $47
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$47/h
1st lesson free
- Animation
Learn Maya Animation in 1-2 Hour Sessions! For beginners. Focused, bite-sized lessons (no fluff!) Master walk cycles, acting, & polish. Pre-rigged characters provided
- Animation
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Ben is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Ben
Hi, I’m Ben! A professional animator with 5+ years of experience working on TV shows, commercials, and short films—blending the best of 2D and 3D animation to bring stories to life. I’ve had the privilege of contributing to a wide range of projects—from fast-paced TV series to stylised commercial animations—giving me a deep understanding of industry workflows, tight deadlines, and creative problem-solving. Now, I’m passionate about passing on what I’ve learned—whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills. My teaching style is hands-on, practical, and tailored to your goals, so you can grow as an animator while having fun with the process.
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Core Animation Lessons (Pick & Mix Based on Student Goals) 1. Intro to Maya Animation (2 Sessions) •Session 1: Maya UI, keyframing, graph editor basics. •Session 2: Bouncing ball (squash/stretch, timing). 2. Mechanics & Weight •Session 3: Pendulum swing (overlap & follow-through). •Session 4: Lifting a heavy box (anticipation, weight shift). 3. Walk & Run Cycles• Session 5: Blocking a walk cycle (hips, legs, arms). •Session 6: Refining a run cycle (dynamic poses). 4. Acting & Emotion• Session 7: Posing for emotion (happy/sad/angry). •Session 8: Lip sync (basic phonemes with pre-rigged face). 5. Polish & Workflow •Session 9: Graph Editor deep dive (smoothing curves). •Session 10: Adding micro-movements (breathing, blinks). 6. Mini-Projects •Session 11: Animate a 5-sec acting shot (e.g., "surprise reaction"). •Session 12: Polish and render for demo reel.
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I have known Ben for the better part of 10 years as one of my closest friends and confidants. You would be hard pressed to find someone as caring, charming and loyal, never shying away from supporting the people around him.
At University he was studious, diligent and brought a blast of positivity to everyday life.
In his professional career Ben is a stalwart hard worker, a team player and creative as heck to boot! You can rely on him not to be caprice but instead as someone who can be relied on.
I’ve known Ben for over a decade and I can honestly say his passion for animation is unmatched. One of his best qualities has always been his capacity to learn new ways to better his own techniques, but to also allow himself to find easier and more seamless ways to pass these techniques on.
Ben is a fantastic animator and I have been taught a few things by him previously. Extremely comprehensive and patient. I’ve know him for 25 years and he is a genuinely lovely person.
Ben is an excellent tutor, he is patient when explaining techniques and concepts and conveys everything in an easy to understand manner. He is friendly and fun to learn from. I would wholeheartedly recommend Ben.
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- 5h: $235
- 10h: $470
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This first lesson offered with Ben will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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