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This process allowed students to engage with the relationship between aesthetic choices and the technical construction of the image.<\/p>\n<p>Following an initial introductory phase focused on tools and basic techniques, the masterclass explored camera movement as a narrative device, analysing its expressive potential and its impact on scene construction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-4by3\"><a title=\"Masterclass di Computer Animation con Alessandro Contenta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/unirufa\/albums\/72177720332846239\" data-flickr-embed=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"\nhttps:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/55179730559_5e5aacd644_h.jpg\" alt=\"\"Masterclass di Computer Animation con Alessandro Contenta\"\" \/><\/a><script async src=\"\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The programme also addressed the main challenges that may arise during layout development, providing students with tools to identify and resolve them effectively. In this context, collaborative work played a central role, encouraging dialogue and coordination across the different roles involved in the production process.<br \/>\nAn experience that enabled students to strengthen both their technical and design skills, enhancing their ability to translate a narrative idea into a clear, coherent visual structure shared within a team.<\/p>\n<h4>Alessandro Contenta<\/h4>\n<p>Alessandro Contenta is an Animation Director at Al-one.<br \/>\nAfter completing a degree in Graphic and Multimedia Design, he developed a professional career in animation and visual effects.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2009, he has worked on a wide range of projects, including commercials, short films, TV series, music videos and feature films, contributing to the visual effects of Italian cinema productions such as <em>The Great Beauty<\/em> and <em>Tale of Tales<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2015, he has also been involved in supervising independent film projects, including <em>Trash<\/em> (2020) and <em>Forest<\/em>, currently in production.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Computer Animation &#038; Visual Effects Masterclass: 3D layout and cinematic language with Alessandro Contenta. &nbsp; RUFA students from the Master of Arts in Computer Animation &#038; Visual Effects took part in an intensive masterclass led by Alessandro Contenta, focused on 3D previsualisation and the development of cinematic language. 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