Hans Dastrup – AnimSchool Blog

Blocking Lecture 2- Layered method

In this lecture, Animschool instructor, Hans Dastrup explains the “Layered” method of blocking. He provides the pros and cons of the method and situations where this blocking method can be used efficiently.

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AnimSchool General Review: Jilmar Altamirano by Hans Dastrup

DreamWorks Supervising Animator, Hans Dastrup reviews AnimSchool student, Jilmar Altamirano. In this review, Hans goes over Jilmar’s first blocking pass, making sure each pose supports the story being told.

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Episode 005: The Croods – Round Table Part 2

In this episode we conclude the conversation started in Episode 04 with seven animators from the Dreamworks production crew of “The Croods.” Their positions rank from Character Animator up to Supervising Animator.

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Line Andersen Supervising Animator – Eep IMDB profile	Hans Dastrup Supervising Animator – Thunk IMDB profile


Gabriele Pennacchioli Character Animator IMDB profile	David Couchariere Character Animator IMDB profile	Thomas Grummt Character Animator IMDB profile


Jennifer Harlow Character Animator IMDB profile	Liron Topaz Character Animator IMDB profile

Episode 004: The Croods – Round Table Part 1

In this episode I sit down with 7 extremely talented animators from the Dreamworks production crew of their most recent animated film, “The Croods.” Their positions rank from Character Animator up to Supervising Animator.

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Line Andersen Supervising Animator – Eep IMDB profile	Hans Dastrup Supervising Animator – Thunk IMDB profile


Gabriele Pennacchioli Character Animator IMDB profile	David Couchariere Character Animator IMDB profile	Thomas Grummt Character Animator IMDB profile


Jennifer Harlow Character Animator IMDB profile	Liron Topaz Character Animator IMDB profile

AnimSchool General Review: Carlos Marquez by Hans Dastrup

DreamWorks Supervising Animator, Hans Dastrup reviews AnimSchool student, Carlos Marquez. In this review, Hans goes pose by pose showing how to simplify an animation, keeping it from feeling too busy.