Zach Parrish Brent Homman - Animsquad Master Class Disney S

Brent clicked a button. The same character pointed at a bird. The arm moved fast, crisp, perfect arcs. Technically flawless. Emotionally dead.

Brent animated the blink. It took two seconds. The eyelids descended like theater curtains at the end of a tragedy. When they opened, the character’s shoulders dropped half a millimeter.

The "deep story" of these two animators is one of rapid ascent within the industry:

), this 17-hour intensive course breaks down the "Disney magic" into actionable, technical steps. Master Class Highlights

Homman’s extensive portfolio includes work on Tangled , Wreck-It Ralph , Frozen , Zootopia , Moana , Frozen 2 , and Encanto . animsquad master class disney s zach parrish brent homman

It teaches techniques used in feature-film production.

When these two masters collaborate within AnimSquad’s educational framework, they offer students a rare, unfiltered look into the proprietary philosophies of Disney-level character development. Core Pillars of the AnimSquad Curriculum

The masterclass is designed to revamp an animator's workflow by showing not just what to do, but why specific decisions are made. Total Duration 17 hours of HD recording Zach’s Segment

In production, an animator must develop a thick skin. Parrish and Homman provide the same rigorous, uncompromising dailies feedback that they give to professional animators in a studio setting. This elevates a student's critical eye, allowing them to spot flaws in their own work. Brent clicked a button

covering a full cartoony shot from file setup to final polish. Includes insights on weight ( ) and cartoony styles ( Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Brent’s Segment Focused on subtle, close-up acting

Zach heard him. He walked to the back row. "You’re Leo Marek. You worked on The Lion King cleanup crew."

Character animation is the art of bringing static digital models to life. It bridges the gap between technical software proficiency and raw emotional storytelling. For aspiring animators aiming for the highest tier of the industry—studios like Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, or Sony Pictures Imageworks—the learning curve is steep.

: At the time of the masterclass, Zach was the Head of Animation on Big Hero 6 [4†L8-L9; 7†L9-L10; 14†L33-L36]. His impressive career includes work on Tangled, Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia, Moana, and Raya and the Last Dragon [4†L18-L19; 14†L30-L31]. A story he often shares is how a scene he animated in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs was removed, teaching him a vital lesson in humility and the importance of the story over the shot [7†L22-L23; 9†L31-L32]. Technically flawless

To understand the immense value of this masterclass, one must first look at the pedigree of its two instructors. Both artists have shaped the modern golden era of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

By showing "what to do, how to do it, and more importantly, ," Parrish and Homman save students years of trial-and-error. Watching professionals hit technical walls, fix errors in their own curves, and adjust poses in real time demystifies the Hollywood production standard. It proves that great animation isn't magic—it is the result of a disciplined, logical, and deeply artistic workflow.

The stands out as one of the most comprehensive and deeply insightful digital educational resources available for character animators. Spanning over 17 hours of high-definition, desktop-recorded footage , this masterclass provides an unfiltered, over-the-shoulder look into the workflow of two world-class industry veterans. Both instructors have collectively shaped the modern era of Disney storytelling through major feature films.