Discovering frame-by-frame animation
Understanding stop motion: rhythm, smoothness, movement anticipation, quick storyboarding, and frame-by-frame shooting.
Dive into the universe
of the Image Artisans
Two sessions available: February or April 2025.
Twice a year, the École Méliès gives you the opportunity to take part in a
3-day immersion inside the school.
An immersion at the heart of creation
Special effects techniques
Practical and digital effects: miniatures, mattes, filters, tracking, and compositing to enhance your shots.
Using a green screen for compositing
Setup, lighting, and clean keying: markers, shadow management, and preparation for compositing.
Introduction to Dragonframe and After Effects
Capture and export in Dragonframe, editing and retiming. Layers, color correction, and clean exports.
Film screenings
Finalizing masters, theatre screening, technical feedback, and discussions about artistic choices.
Winter Immersion Days 2026 Dive into the Méliès experience
Discover the different techniques of the “Animated Image and Cinema Artisans.”
- Dates & times: 23–25/02/2026
- Equipment: provided by the school (please bring a box to carry your work)
- Fee: €150
- Information & registration (from 15/10/2025):
Tel: 01 48 90 86 23
Email: inscriptions@ecolemelies.fr
Spring 2026 Immersion Days Create, experiment, imagine
A hands-on immersion at the heart of image-making professions, in an inspiring, creative setting.
- Dates & times: 20–22/04/2026
- Equipment: provided by the school (please bring a box to transport your work)
- Fee: €150
- Information & registration (dates coming soon):
Tel: 01 48 90 86 23
Email: inscriptions@ecolemelies.fr
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If you run into any issue during the application process or have a question,
don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help.
