Visual Development: From Brief to Final with Léa Pinto

Sign-ups open Monday for a special one-day workshop!

What does working as a Visual Development artist actually look like in a real production ? In this workshop, Léa will take you behind the scenes of professional animation and show you what the process really looks like, beyond the usual sketch → color key → final painting workflow!

Every production is different, and we don’t always start with a clear brief or a perfectly prepared layout. Sometimes we receive storyboards, 3D blockouts, references, or very specific directions. Other times, we start with almost nothing and have to figure things out ourselves! Through real production examples, Léa will show you the different types of materials we can receive, how she approaches each situation, and how she adapts her workflow depending on what the project actually needs.

We’ll also talk about something super important but isn’t always taught: knowing when to be autonomous, when to ask questions, what decisions we’re expected to make as artists, and how to work efficiently within a production pipeline. She’ll also share a pre-recorded painting demonstration where we’ll go through her process together, from interpreting a brief to developing a final image. This way, we can pause at any moment, discuss the decisions Léa is making, answer your questions, and explore the reasoning behind each step!

The goal is to give you a better understanding of the reality of working in Visual Development, including all the little things that happen behind the scenes and that we don’t always get to see in portfolios or tutorials.

Time & Date: Saturday, November 21st at 7:00 PM Eastern
Format: No feedback tier, all ticket holders can ask questions in the chat and turn their cameras on and ask questions if preferred
Length: ~4 hours