Facilities

The Animation Workshop

Melnitz 2487

This is the main arena for production for most students in the program.  In addition to twelve animation desks (donated by Disney), and tables for painting cels, the Workshop is equipped with an Acme paper-puncher, two pencil test machines, and other animation equipment.

Our renovation initiative has recently brought us a new Monitor Display for presentation and virtual meetings for our Workshop.

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Animation Camera Cranes

The Animation Workshop utilizes two different cranes for animation production as requisite in the Animation courses.  You can schedule camera time with our staff (Josh Morgan or Daniel Olivas), and the course T.A. to go over exposure sheets and artwork.

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Mauer (2487 Melnitz)

Manually controlled digital Canon still camera, using Dragonframe software shooting 4 to 12 field artwork.

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Acme (1421 Melnitz)

Manually controlled 16mm, follow focus, under-lit, very fast camera, shoots 4 to 12 field artwork.

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Digital Animation Lab

Melnitz 2479

This state-of-the-art facility is designed for MFA students to do research and production. With each of our 16 stations equipped with Mac Studio Ultra computers and Wacom Cintiqs, each student has access to the Adobe Suite, Maya, TV Paint, Toon Boom, and more. This allows for the individual to learn and grow as artists with the necessary tools (3D; 2D; compositing; non-linear editing; paint; etc) needed for animated filmmaking.

Stop Motion Workshop

Melnitz 2585

Classes are taught in Winter & Spring quarters in Melnitz 2487, but this lab is where the animation takes place.

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Melnitz 2585

Our Stop motion Lab has an animation station filled with supplies to build armatures, miniature sets, practical effects,and costuming for stop motion production. This lab is equipped with three workstations, each with :

  • Canon Rebels DSLR digital Cameras
  • License to Dragonframe software
  • Mac Mini computers
  • 2 lighting kits

    **Sign-up is required to reserve a time slot at each station. This will become available when class is in session.

General Purpose Lab

Melnitz 2589

This lab contains Mac-based software/hardware primarily for first-year students and thesis students. There are eight workstations, four traditional backlit animation desks, and a Lunchbox pencil test machine.

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Animation Pre-Production (Pencil Test)

Melnitz 2487B

This room is used to digitize storyboard art and pencil tests for the creation of animatics. It is equipped with three Lunchbox digital pencil testing units for paper animation.

Sound Booth

Melnitz 2575

We currently have a recording booth with sound condensing walls for optimal recording. Our zoom recorder device is equipped with 2 available XLR microphones. This booth is optimal for scratch audio and voice acting.

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Animation Library

Melnitz 2485

The Animation Workshop has an excellent collection of books, magazines, journals, digital media, tapes, and films for borrowing. Included in the collection are: student works/films; current and historical professional work/films; books, magazines and periodicals covering every sub-genre of animation production; a video history collection of interviews, discussions and lectures conducted at the Workshop or by students of the Workshop.
See the Office Assistant, a staff or faculty member, or a T.A. for access to these materials.

Check Out & Reservations

Need help? Schedule a visit at a time to suit your schedule

Explore the Workshop and feel free to contact Staff or visit TFT Student Services to schedule a Tour of the UCLA School of Theater, Film, & Television, including the Animation Workshop.