Get to know us
The Creature Animation Workshop (CAW) is a fantastic place for anyone interested in online creature animation! Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop is designed to help you unlock your creativity and reach your full potential.
At CAW, we focus on making animation easier and more fun by teaching you the essential movements of creatures. You’ll learn efficient techniques that will streamline your workflow and help you achieve amazing results. Plus, we encourage you to take a step back and critically assess your own work, which is a great way to grow as an artist!
With high-quality training that matches industry standards, CAW truly stands out as one of the best online programs for animating animals and creatures. Come join us and take your animation skills to the next level!
Our CAW Vision
At CAW, we’re all about helping you level up your skills and create amazing animations! We believe that taking a moment to look critically at your own work is one of the best ways to grow. Our online workshop is a warm and friendly space for anyone passionate about animal and creature animation. We're excited to offer training that meets top-notch VFX production standards and can’t wait to support you on your creative journey!
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Our mission
Our aim is to help you train your brain to develop good habits and efficient workflows that lead to amazing animation quality. It's really important to take a step back and look at your work critically so you can see where there's room for improvement. I genuinely want to share my knowledge with fellow animators who, like me, might just need a little guidance on their creative journey. Let's learn and grow together!
Get to know our talented CAW team
The CAW team is really passionate about helping all our students take their animation skills to the next level and achieve VFX quality standards! We want you to master all the techniques available, and we've got plenty of demo materials to support your learning. Remember, we're always here to lend a hand with any animation, technical tools, or rigging issues. Let us help you work smoothly and keep your mind relaxed while you create amazing projects.
We're excited to help you on this journey!
Danu Muddikuppam
CAW Founder and Mentor
With 18 years of experience in the exciting world of VFX films, games, TV series, and commercials, I am thrilled to share what I have learned with the next generation of animators. If you are feeling a bit lost on your path to a career in the VFX industry, I am here to help guide you in the right direction!
I decided to start teaching because I remember how tough it was for me to learn animation back in India. We didn't have access to good training schools, so I was entirely self-taught. This journey led me to pick up some bad habits along the way, and it took me years to figure out the right techniques and approaches. That’s exactly what I want to share with you in my workshops.
You can check out his LinkedIn page for more information about his experience here -
Take a look at the showreel below! It showcases his impressive years of experience in animation.
Raj Kusuma
CAW Mentor and senior Animator
Raj is a friendly and talented creature and character animator, as well as a pre-visualization and post-visualization artist, with over 10 years of experience in film, television, and commercials. He has spent more than a decade working in VFX animation on some amazing films like Jurassic World, The Lion King, Dumbo, Lady and the Tramp, Transformers, Peter Rabbit, and many others!
Raj likes sharing his passion for animation and enjoys teaching students who want to dive into the VFX animation world. He met Danu while they were both working at companies in London, and they became great colleagues and friends over the years.
You can check out his LinkedIn page for more information about his experience here -
Take a look at the showreel below! It showcases his impressive years of experience in animation.
Ankit Singh
CAW Technical Animator, CAW Alumni student and Animator
Ankit was among the first students in our CAW Workshop in 2018-2019, the first year we opened our workshop to everyone worldwide! It has been a joy to watch him grow and learn with us over the years. His animation work is breathtaking, and we have liked every project he has shared with us.
Ankit has a true passion for animation and is always eager to explore and learn more. His mentor, Danu, provides impressive support and guidance. We often let him be one of the first to try out our new CAW rigs, and with Danu’s expert advice, he keeps honing his skills.
With more than six years of animation experience, Ankit has worked on various projects, including films, TV series, gaming, and commercials. He’s now an Animator at Framestore, and we couldn't be prouder of him!
In addition to all his achievements, Ankit happily volunteers with our CAW team, helping CAW students who might face technical issues or need support with the CAW rigs. We’re so thankful to have him as part of our community!
You can check out his LinkedIn page for more information about his experience here -
Take a look at the showreel below! It showcases his impressive years of experience in animation.
Anvitha Aruna
Co-founder of CAW, Crew manager and Animator
Anvitha was my first student before we launched the Creature Animation Workshop (CAW), and I couldn't be more thrilled! We had an amazing time together as I trained her in all aspects of animation, and we crafted a fantastic showreel that helped her land a job. I was absolutely over the moon with happiness when she succeeded!
Inspired by our journey, I decided to organise the Creature Animation Workshop for everyone who shares our passion for learning about creature animation.
With over 10 years of experience in animation across films, TV series, gaming, and commercials, Anvitha has become an incredible co-founder and crew manager of CAW. She loves helping students sharpen their creature animation skills and guiding them on their path to achieving their dreams in the VFX industry. It's all about building a supportive community where we can all grow and thrive together!
You can check out his LinkedIn page for more information about his experience here -
Take a look at the showreel below! It showcases his impressive years of experience in animation.