Why this workshop?
An intensive practical workshop where students go through the full process of creating a short video or animation—from idea and team organisation to visual realisation using modern AI and augmented reality (AR) tools.
Develop your idea
Take a seed of an idea and grow it into a complete 30-40 second short film concept.
Work in a team
Practice real studio roles: director, screenwriter, designer, and animator.
Use AI responsibly
Learn to harness AI as a creative partner while maintaining artistic integrity.
Visual & Storyboard
Master the art of planning with professional-grade storyboards and visual concepts.
Present & Defend
Gain the confidence to pitch your ideas and defend your creative decisions.
Workshop program (4 class hours)
Introduction and Demos
- Short demos: short films, animation, AR content
- Main stages in creating a visual project
- Team roles: director, screenwriter, designer, animator
Developing an Idea
- Split into small teams
- Concept for short film / video / animation (30–40 sec)
- Theme, genre, target audience, and message
Software Tools
- Introduction to tools for visual content
- Demo and basic work with augmented reality (AR)
- Create a short AR element for the project
Moodboards and Visual Concept
- Build visual direction through a moodboard
- Present the concept to other teams
- Presentation and pitch skills
Prompting for Generative AI
- Midjourney and AI Studio – Nano Banana
- Effective prompts with Perplexity
- Generate images and conceptual frames
- Presentation and discussion – 10 min
Storyboard
- Structured visual narrative for 6 panels
- Building a dramatic arc for two characters
- Preparing for animation production for 30-40 sec duration
AI Animation and Final Result
- Short animated scene with Nano Banana Pro
- AI video and animation: Kling AI and DeepSeek
- Presentation of final projects
What you'll create
You will master the basics of cinematic language and produce a finished, directed animation clip with professional storyboard and timing.
Animated Storyboard
scene-by-scene timing
Character Motion
basic walk & physics
Cinematic Intro
direction & title
Finished Clip
broadcast-ready
Who is this workshop for?
For Schools
- Introduction of modern technologies into the educational process
- Increased interest in digital and creative careers
- Preparing students for careers in media, design, and technology
- Lifetime subscription to Cinema Illustrated iOS app for 20 users
- Posters and promotional materials for 3–5 completed projects
- Present student projects to parents and the community
For Business
- Boost team creativity and cross-functional collaboration
- Upskill staff with AI and AR tools used in content and marketing
- Strengthen employer branding and internal culture
- Lifetime subscription to Cinema Illustrated iOS app for 20 users
- Branded posters and materials for 3–5 team projects
- Showcase outcomes to leadership, clients, or at company events
What you'll create
You will master the basics of cinematic language and produce a finished, directed animation clip with professional storyboard and timing.
Animated Storyboard
scene-by-scene timing
Character Motion
basic walk & physics
Cinematic Intro
direction & title
Finished Clip
broadcast-ready
Gallery: Short films, storyboards & motion
Wonder Studios • Wonder Makers
Who teaches the course?
Nikolay has worked since 1998 as an animator, visualizer, and director on architectural, TV, film, and web projects. He graduated in Animation from New Bulgarian University (NBU) in 2009 and has taught at several universities. He is also the creator of the mobile application Cinema Illustrated, reflecting his passion for cinema, visual storytelling, and modern digital tools. Nikolay strongly believes in the need for better, contemporary education and serves on the jury of Computer Space. He enjoys attending events focused on visual effects, web technologies, and art, and spends his free time playing tennis, bowling, and swimming.
Prices & Options
Video course only
Lifetime access
- Access: All direction lessons
- Resources: Storyboard templates (PDF)
- Community: Discord access
- Mentor feedback
With Mentor
Intensive support
- Access: All lessons + bonuses
- Resources: Templates + resources
- Community: Priority Discord
- Feedback: 4 storyboard video reviews
Drawing + Animation
Everything from both courses
- Access: 8+ modules (Drawing + Animation)
- Resources: All examples, PDFs and templates
- Mentor: Personal review on both courses
- Bonus: Access to exclusive live sessions
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Frequently Asked Questions – Animation Workshop
Yes. While you can take it standalone, it's the perfect second step after our Drawing workshop to bring your cinematic frames to life.
We use Kling AI, DeepSeek, and custom AI Studio tools for animation, plus AR platforms for immersive storytelling.
No. The workshop focuses on direction, storyboarding, and using AI tools to handle the technical animation heavy lifting.