Parrish and Homman emphasize that animation happens before touching a single keyframe. The masterclass covers:
How to shoot and use acting reference to find unique, organic moments rather than just copying poses. 2. Blocking and Posing (The "Cartoon" Approach) animsquad master class disney s zach parrish brent homman
Parrish is celebrated for his "super fast" workflow and his ability to verbalize complex artistic choices in real-time. His 10-hour segment focuses on Animating a Cartoony Shot , drawing on his experience pushing the boundaries of "squash and stretch" for Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Tangled . He demonstrates "golden workflow nuggets"—from setting up Maya files to the final polish—while sharing anecdotes about working directly with animation legend Glen Keane. Parrish and Homman emphasize that animation happens before
: Preparing the Maya environment, establishing clear staging, and planning the core energy arcs. Blocking and Posing (The "Cartoon" Approach) Parrish is