Kuris road trip 101

IT students from Romblon State College with Kuris Animators take a memorable photshot after the lecture.

Kuris animators on the road of sharing their dreams

Aiming to inspire young people to appreciate their passion, Kuris Animators was invited by Paradise World Travel and Tours to conduct a three-hour lecture on content development for 2D and 3D animation last February 19, 2008 at Racsos Woodland Resort, Guimbal, Iloilo. More than 50 Information Technology (IT) students from Romblon State College who were having their three-day educational trip to Iloilo City were fascinated and entertained by the talents of Ilonggo animators.
Ronelo Ladiao, Kuris animation Unlimited Creative Concept Director had a comprehensive lecture on the history, various forms and techniques in animation developed through the progress of technology. He also reveal the passion, dreams and humble beginning of Kuris Animators as striving Ilonggo animators trying to make a name in the expanding animation industry in Western Visayas and in the whole country. Likewise, he also pointed out the important role of Western Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) through PGMA-TWSP program to open better opportunities for aspiring Filipino animators to be known and earn successful career in animation.
Jaylord Villalobos, Kuris Animators’ innovative 2D and 3D animator revealed how he improved his skills especially in 3D animation through group study. He said constant practice and determination will get someone ahead in life. The students were amazed on how he showed his techniques in creating 3D animated figures, characters, backgrounds and animate them. Likewise, the techniques in 2D animation were executed by Brynh De Los Reyes, Marx Ydroy Silva, Bryan Jandonero and Elson Balila. Amado Caporal and Diosdado Aguilar, Jr. guided the students on the exhibit booth where all their individual posters and projects were displayed.
Before the lecture ended, a film showing was conducted by the animators appreciated booth by students and teachers alike. The film showing include the teaser trailer of Lapis: Epic of the lost key, The Adventures of TASI and the first Ilonggo animated film, The BEQUEST: Origin of Dinagyang.
Roy Gatpatan, Paradise World Travel and Tours Director expressed positive remarks to the animator’s effort in uplifting the culture of the Ilonggos through their works, sharing their talents to other people and nurturing their passion. With the success of this worthwhile endeavor, he promised more schedule dates of lecture for Kuris Animators in their upcoming tour bookings. (Ronelo Ladiao)