Animation Magic: Interactive Workshop

Have you ever wondered how animations are made? During this interactive workshop, animator Saber Aidarus, known for @SaberOH! on TikTok, will take you behind the scenes and show you step-by-step how he creates his animations – together with you! Using a digital tablet and animation software, Saber will demonstrate how a simple idea transforms into a story, how a storyboard guides the action, and how characters are sketched, colored, and brought to life with movement and lip-syncing. Along the way, you'll also analyze existing animations to discover how characters move, act, and tell their stories in a fun and easy-to-follow way. Saber Aidarus is a Somali creative from the Netherlands with experience in social media advertising, working with clients such as AFCON, Meta, JBL, and Albert Heijn. He is also a director, speaker, comedian, voice actor, and animator! Currently, he is working on the cartoon 'SaberOH!', creating original animation sketches that he writes, draws, and voices himself. His inspiration comes from cartoons of his youth, his life experiences, and his Somali roots. This workshop is a collaborative effort with Cinekid.