Animators constantly make choices about when to follow realism and when to break it. In this workshop, Riot Games Animation Lead Barry Rooney examines the relationship between intent, emotion, and clarity – and uncovers why bending the rules can lead to stronger, more memorable moments.
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About Barry Rooney
Barry Rooney has been a professional animator since 2004. He started his career as a lip-synch artist on Jimmy Neutron and transitioned to game development in 2007, working in proprietary engines, UDK, and Unreal 4 and 5.
He has a game dev-first mentality and is hyper-focused on delivering the experience that players want through great gameplay and stunning visuals. Barry is currently Animation Lead at Riot Games and mentors students in the Animation Mentor Game Animation Program.
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