FOUNDATIONS — Directed Animation Performance
Build control, clarity, and consistency through structured performance work.
FOUNDATIONS is a structured entry point for performers who want to develop reliable, repeatable animation performance through focused, one-on-one direction.
This work is built around clarity, control, and consistency. Participants move through a curated set of animation characters designed to strengthen fundamental performance skills while learning how to adjust quickly and intentionally under direction.
Each character begins with a guided setup to establish point of view, intention, and emotional clarity. From there, performances are directed with specific, actionable notes, mirroring the way professional animation sessions are run. The goal is not theoretical understanding, but practical control — making clear choices, adjusting efficiently, and delivering grounded performances that hold together under scrutiny.
This is not a class, a lecture, or a general critique.
Every performance receives direct, personal direction from Ian James Corlett, followed by a refinement pass so notes can be applied immediately and the difference can be heard in the work itself.
FOUNDATIONS emphasizes:
- Clear storytelling choices
- Emotional truth without overplaying
- Consistent control across multiple characters
- Developing confidence in adjustment and refinement
The structure allows performers to build momentum across characters, reinforcing habits that carry forward into more advanced work.
FOUNDATIONS is ideal for:
- Performers newer to animation performance
- Actors transitioning from commercial, narration, or on-camera work
- Anyone seeking a stronger technical and emotional base before advancing
If you want to build dependable animation performance through intentional, directed work, FOUNDATIONS is where that structure begins.
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