Before we get into the specifics of the Zach Parrish and Brent Homman sessions, it is crucial to understand the platform hosting them.
Animsquad is not your typical online school. Founded by a collective of professional animators from studios like Pixar, DreamWorks, and Disney, Animsquad has built a reputation for brutal honesty and high-level craftsmanship. Unlike pre-recorded courses, Animsquad offers live, interactive feedback (Q&A and shot critiques) in a small-class setting.
Their philosophy is simple: You learn by doing, and you fix your work under the direct gaze of a studio veteran. The school offers everything from introductory physics to advanced acting. However, their "Master Class" series sits at the peak of the curriculum, reserved for students who already understand the basics of timing and spacing and are ready to learn the secrets of cinematic storytelling. animsquad master class disney s zach parrish brent homman
If you enroll, what will you actually do for 8 to 12 weeks?
Week 1-2: The Golden Pose
Week 3-4: Pantomime Acting (Zach Parrish)
Week 5-7: Dialogue & Lip Sync (Brent Homman) Before we get into the specifics of the
Week 8: Polish & FX Integration
You might wonder why Animsquad chose to pair Parrish and Homman specifically. On the surface, they are both Disney vets. But pedagogically, they are yin and yang. If you enroll, what will you actually do for 8 to 12 weeks
When you get a critique from both in the same session—which occasionally happens in these Master Classes—you get a 360-degree view of your shot. Parrish fixes the body, Homman fixes the soul.
Most young animators fail before they open Maya because they choose a boring clip. Parrish spends the first week helping students find contrast. He pushes students to find audio clips where the character says "I'm fine" but means "I'm dying inside."