Animation - Develop your nonverbal literacy to effectively shape and nuance the performances you direct (Gino Vincelli)

Training created on 4/14/26. Last update on 6/25/26.
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Type of training

Distance learning

Training duration

8 hours (4 days)

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Yes
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Animation - Develop your nonverbal literacy to effectively shape and nuance the performances you direct (Gino Vincelli)


Learn how to bring characters to life through nuanced, intentional performance. This masterclass explores non-verbal language, emotional depth, and acting principles to help you craft more expressive, believable animations. From mindset to movement, discover how to direct and refine performances that truly resonate with audiences. I - Mindsets II - Nonverbal Language III - Acting IV - Directing Actors

Objectives of the training

  • Develop a deeper understanding of advanced nonverbal communication to recognize how subtle behavioral cues influence the perception of performance
  • Analyze behavioral nuance and emotional mechanics, including what occurs before, during, and after an emotional response (e.g., regulation, containment)
  • Expand gesture literacy by refining nonverbal vocabulary and grammar to communicate complex emotional states with greater precision and nuance
  • Apply acting principles to animation, including intention, subtext, and authentic performance grounded in human behavior
  • Strengthen performance directing skills (keyframe, mocap, AI) by shaping behavior through intention-based direction and avoiding result-driven approaches
  • Develop facial behavior analysis skills to identify subtle expressions and use facial feedback to support ongoing observation and independent learning

Profile of beneficiaries

For whom
  • Animators
  • Artists
Requirements
  • Professional experience in animation
  • Understanding and mastering the principles of character animation

Training content

Mindsets
  • Basic and complex emotions
  • Psychological continuity
  • Practical explorations
Nonverbal Language
  • Body language and behavior
  • Gaze, listening and avoidance
  • Emotional readability
Acting
  • Fundamental principles
  • Performance Analysis
  • Case studies
Directing Actors
  • Intentions vs outcomes
  • Direction de performances via une communication efficace avec l’acteur, pour les références d’animation ou pour les séance de capture.
  • Directing performances through effective communication with actors, for animation reference or motion capture sessions

Teaching team

Gino Vincelli graduated from UQAC, where he earned a Master’s degree in Arts and Literature in 2013. He also holds a diploma from the Cinema and Television program at NAD Centre (1996), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UQAM (1986). He teaches courses in Acting and Directing Virtual Actors. Bringing virtual characters to life and exploring the role of empathy in performance are at the core of his expertise and passion. Previously, Gino Vincelli worked on various 3D television series, including The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest by Hanna-Barbera at Image Buzz in Montreal, as well as on a 3D children’s series in the Netherlands. He also spent seven years working in the Education and Training department at Softimage.

Monitoring of implementation and evaluation of results

  • Exercises during the training session and quizzes throughout the day

Technical and educational resources

  • Welcoming participants in a dedicated training room. Training materials displayed on a screen. Theoretical presentations Practical case studies Training materials made available online following the session.

Quality and satisfaction

Learner satisfaction rates and attendance

Certification procedures

Expected results at the end of the training
  • Delivery of a certificate of completion

Reception capacity

Between 4 and 14 learners

Login delay

2 weeks

Accessibility

For companies wishing to have their training costs covered by their OPCO, registration must be completed no later than two weeks before the start of the training to meet the OPCO’s processing deadlines. In all other cases, registrations can be accepted up to two business days before the start of the training. Accessibility: We are available to work with individuals with disabilities to assess the accommodations needed so they can comfortably participate in the training programs offered.