Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
π March 22, 17:00 UTC
Why are the basic exercises for animation, like the bouncing ball or magic dot, so important?
You might not realize how often these simple exercises show up in studio work every day. It may not look the same as a bouncing ball animation, but things like eye movement, an object dropping and bouncing, and characters jumping and landing all use principles you practice with these basic exercises.
In this video, Edward Kurchevsky, a professional animator with over 10 years of industry experience, explains how these techniques translate to studio work.
π₯ While you watch the stream, youβll learn:
βοΈ How advanced animation uses similar principles
βοΈ Why studios care about these exercises
βοΈ What you learn about physics from the bouncing ball
βοΈ How the magic dot teaches you better control
βοΈ What animators learn from practicing these exercises regularly
If youβre interested in an animation career, this stream is the perfect place to learn how the basic things you practice today will make you more hirable in the future.
π Ready for more industry insider tips and information?
Use code ACSCHOOL20J26 for 20% off our courses through March 23 (excluding our One Month Intensive Mentorship).
π¨βπ« Mentor: Edward Kurchevsky
π₯οΈ Live on March 22, 17:00 UTC
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π‘ About AnimationClub.School
Our mission is to help students develop professional animation skills through hands-on courses taught by experienced Animators and Creatives.
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π Ways to Learn with Us:
β‘ FREE CLASS: Watch here π https://animationclub.school/courses/2d-animation-introduction-tutorial/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=old
β‘ LIVE STREAMS: Monthly interviews with industry professionals and community feedback
β‘ MEET THE MENTORS: See our amazing mentors π https://animationclub.school/teachers/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=old
β‘ NEED HELP CHOOSING A COURSE? Contact us via WhatsApp: wa.me/message/DO5HAY3QJVTMK1
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π Connect with Us:
π School Website: https://animationclub.school/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=old
β‘ Instagram: / instagram.com/animationclub.school
π Facebook: / facebook.com/AnimationClub.school
π€ Join Discord Animation Community: / discord.com/invite/UuYfATsAUM
β LinkedIn: / linkedin.com/school/animationclubschool
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β Question for you:
What exercise do you find βmost helpful for improving your animation?
π March 22, 17:00 UTC
Why are the basic exercises for animation, like the bouncing ball or magic dot, so important?
You might not realize how often these simple exercises show up in studio work every day. It may not look the same as a bouncing ball animation, but things like eye movement, an object dropping and bouncing, and characters jumping and landing all use principles you practice with these basic exercises.
In this video, Edward Kurchevsky, a professional animator with over 10 years of industry experience, explains how these techniques translate to studio work.
π₯ While you watch the stream, youβll learn:
βοΈ How advanced animation uses similar principles
βοΈ Why studios care about these exercises
βοΈ What you learn about physics from the bouncing ball
βοΈ How the magic dot teaches you better control
βοΈ What animators learn from practicing these exercises regularly
If youβre interested in an animation career, this stream is the perfect place to learn how the basic things you practice today will make you more hirable in the future.
π Ready for more industry insider tips and information?
Use code ACSCHOOL20J26 for 20% off our courses through March 23 (excluding our One Month Intensive Mentorship).
π¨βπ« Mentor: Edward Kurchevsky
π₯οΈ Live on March 22, 17:00 UTC
-----------------------------------------
π‘ About AnimationClub.School
Our mission is to help students develop professional animation skills through hands-on courses taught by experienced Animators and Creatives.
-----------------------------------------
π Ways to Learn with Us:
β‘ FREE CLASS: Watch here π https://animationclub.school/courses/2d-animation-introduction-tutorial/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=old
β‘ LIVE STREAMS: Monthly interviews with industry professionals and community feedback
β‘ MEET THE MENTORS: See our amazing mentors π https://animationclub.school/teachers/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=old
β‘ NEED HELP CHOOSING A COURSE? Contact us via WhatsApp: wa.me/message/DO5HAY3QJVTMK1
-----------------------------------------
π Connect with Us:
π School Website: https://animationclub.school/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=old
β‘ Instagram: / instagram.com/animationclub.school
π Facebook: / facebook.com/AnimationClub.school
π€ Join Discord Animation Community: / discord.com/invite/UuYfATsAUM
β LinkedIn: / linkedin.com/school/animationclubschool
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β Question for you:
What exercise do you find βmost helpful for improving your animation?


