Digital Production
The Gnomon Workshop offers the most comprehensive set of Digital Production tutorials anywhere. The broad scope of the tutorials contained in this section range from foundational understanding of the software tools all the way to the professional application of these tools and concepts used by artists working in the film and game industries.
Entertainment Design
The Gnomon Workshop is widely regarded as the global leader in training tutorials for the designer working in the entertainment industry. With tutorials ranging from foundational drawing and design concepts to process tutorials from some of the top concept and character designers in the world, there is surely something here to inspire.
Tattooing
As the tattoo industry has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years, the need training in this field has also grown. In these video tutorials, some of the top tattoo artists in the world share their techniques and their take on the art of tattoo. The tutorials range from absolute beginner level to advanced color and blending techniques used by some of the world's best.
Software
The Gnomon Workshop offers professional training on most of the software applications used in today's digital pipelines. There are foundational titles to introduce users to the software and tools, as well as advanced production titles that discuss application tools and processes vital to the production of digital assets and media.
Professional Training for Artists
The Gnomon Workshop seeks out the most highly-regarded traditional and digital artists and technicians currently working in the entertainment and design industries. Our instructors have shared their practices working at such top studios as Pixar, ILM, Blizzard, and many more.
Instructor GalleriesInstructor InterviewsRobert Coddington is a Lead Animator at Electronic Arts Los Angeles. Formerly a lead AI Animator on Medal of Honor, Robert now provides animation direction for an unannounced science fiction project at EALA for PlayStation® 3 and Xbox 360TM. Credits include: The Medal of Honor: European Assault, Pacific Assault, Rising Sun, Knock Out Kings (2001, 2002), X-Files and Fugitive Hunter. Robert attended The Academy of Art University in San Francisco and has been teaching character animation at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California for the past three years.
"The power and purpose of animation is to create characters with souls worthy of the audience's devotion. When you see how Bobby works, thinks and expresses those ideals in his animation you will know you are experiencing the creative truth of an excellent artist, and more importantly the mentoring of a master teacher."