Drew Collins
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Drew Collins

Technical Director and Senior Lecturer

Drew Collins is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University, previously working and supervising on eight Hollywood blockbuster movies, as an Animator and Technical Director. He has also spent time in advertising for the game industry. Drew has worked in the teams that have won the three highest awards in the movie industry, which are the VES award for best Visual Effects, the BAFTA for best Visual Effects and an Oscar for best visual Effects. The list of his works in Hollywood include Green Zone, Fast and Furious, Sherlock Holmes, 2012, Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Inception, John Carter and Total Recall. Drew has found immense enjoyment from being involved in teaching and helping students reach their full potential.


Events featuring Drew Collins

How to Succeed in the Animation and Visual Effects Industry

Drew Collins | Teesside University

Drew Collins is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University and previously supervised on eight Hollywood blockbuster movies as an Animator and Technical Director. The list of his works in Hollywood include Green Zone, Fast and Furious, Sherlock Holmes, Inception, John Carter and Total Recall. In this talk Drew will draw on his experiences and share with you his tips on how to succeed in the industry. We challenge you not to be inspired by Drew's enthusiasm and knowledge, not one to be missed!

Animex AVFX

Practical Creature Animation

Drew Collins | Teesside University

This workshop takes the form of short theory class, including practical tips and tricks to improve your animation skills, followed by a practical animation session, where you will animate a quadruped walking through a scene. Quadruped Creature animation is often thought of as the most difficult sides of the animator’s role and is lacking from most animation reels. After this session you will be able to not only animate this type of shot, but have the skills to take this knowledge into all your future creature work! As part of this Masterclass, you will be provided with an industry level creature rig (Maya), for your personal use, which you can keep and use for non-commercial animation for your reel. Look forward to spending some time with you! PLEASE NOTE: THIS MASTERCLASS IS NOW SOLD OUT

Animex Masterclass