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Dr. Michael Habib (He/Him)

Concept Artist Traditional Artist Storyboard Artist Other
Dr. Michael Habib is a Director of Data Visualization and Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles, a Research Associate in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, an Adjunct Professor of Biology at College of the Canyons, and a freelance writer/artist/consultant. He is an expert in biomechanics exploring the relationships between evolution, structure, and performance in animals (including humans) using a combination of anatomy, art, and engineering. Dr. Habib is an experienced animation consultant, creature designer, and storyboard artist. He has applied his unique blend of science and art to creature design on over 20 projects for leading studios, including projects for BBC, CBC, National Geographic, Creative Differences, YouTube Originals, Amblin Entertainment, Apple TV+, and Netflix.

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Building Dinosaurs and other Mesozoic Beasts

Room 208 | Dr. Michael Habib | Terryl Whitlatch

Join acclaimed creature designer and concept artist Terryl Whitlatch, and paleontologist Dr. Michael Habib, as they take you through the full process of creating a scene featuring dinosaurs and other Mesozoic creatures. They will discuss the challenges involved in recreating extinct animals for dynamic storytelling – emphasizing process, design choices, and collaborative interplays of science and art. You will get tips and tricks for properly building the anatomy of these iconic animals, as well as guidelines for using extinct animals as inspiration for fantasy designs. Terryl will share some of her favorite sources of inspiration, while Dr. Habib provides some lessons learned from recent collaborations with MPC and ILM.

Anatomy for Artists

Room 103 | Dr. Michael Habib

Join Dr. Michael Habib (Associate Professor, UCLA) for an in depth look at anatomy fundamentals critical to artists. This presentation will cover key components of human anatomy useful for artists, especially those looking to depict proper body articulation during complex motions or building characters that can be effectively animated. We will cover foundations that you can apply broadly in character design and that will help set you apart in professional settings. As an added treat, we will consider the anatomy of action sequences – drawing on Dr. Habib’s decades of experience in anatomy, visual arts, and martial arts.

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