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Unlocking Unreal Engine: An Animation Introduction

by | Aug 28, 2024

Unreal Engine is a powerful program and we are thrilled to sit down with Sony Lead Animator Ethan Hurd to learn more about its animation tools.

This session will teach you how to start animating directly within the game engine, enabling you to utilize real-time tools to create high-quality animations for both games and films.

Watch the full webinar above.

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About Ethan Hurd

Ethan Hurd is an animation artist with over two decades of experience in Animation. Classically trained in 2D animation at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), Ethan switched to working on computer animation in order to work on Toy Story 2. He has worked at such studios as Pixar, DreamWorks, Disney, Sony Imageworks and Framestore to name a few.

Ethan has helped bring characters to life on such films as BoltDetective PikachuMadagascarI Am LegendCloudy with a Chance of MeatballsShrek, and Surf’s Up. Ethan has enjoyed teaching every level at Animation Mentor, and currently mentors students in our Body Mechanics and Introduction to Acting courses.

Want to be mentored by Ethan or other professional animators?

At the core of Animation Mentor are our 3D Character Animation and Game Animation programs. Follow your animation dreams by learning from animators at studios like Sony, Pixar, ILM, Riot Games, Disney, Netflix, and Blizzard!

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