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This week The Gnomon Workshop releases the third DVD title from filmmaker Aristomenis “Meni” Tsirbas. This DVD, Anatomy of a Short Film, marks the beginning of a series of DVDs intended to chronicle the creation of a short film. Meni reveals the secret recipe for getting a short film off the ground, through rough ideation, early character concept and storyboard. This is a rare glimpse into the mind and creative process of an acclaimed filmmaker, sure to provide inspiration for filmmakers of all kinds.

The Gnomon Workshop announces the release of Introduction to Character Modeling with Mark Dedecker. In this lecture, Mark breaks down the modeling pipeline, establishing an organized and effective method, simplifying the character modeling process. Relying on his years of production work in different pipelines, combined with his experience as an instructor, Mark is able to present a clear and intelligent approach to the character modeling pipeline, stressing the importance of organization, planning, and form analysis.