The Emotions from Disney’s Inside Out (as you can see, they focused on 5 instead of 6)
If there’s one thing animators have in common it’s that they’re always learning. Ask any professional animator whether they identify as a student or an expert and we guarantee the majority will say student. A huge part of what makes animators successful is their constant drive to improve. When it comes to animating facial acting and characterization it can be hard to know where to start—that’s a normal part of the process.
And that’s where we come in! Our new blog series covers Animating the 6 Basic Emotions and incorporates advice from six of our excellent mentors. From creating believable emotion to using good reference, we’re positive you’ll learn something from these pros.
Collected all in one place, here is our series on Animating the 6 Basic Emotions:
“Simply finding an appropriate synonym for the happiness your character is feeling can help clarify things, and help you map it to a scale from subtle to extreme.”
“Watch out for over-acting. Over-acting can happen when you are trying too hard to convince the audience of what you’re feeling rather than literally feeling the emotion and reacting honestly.”
https://youtu.be/l2qhFpsmtdw?si=Aq7q8f9J8SLYOHw9 In this free workshop, DreamWorks Animator Drew Adams gives his top tips and tricks for crafting professional level character animation performances to help you create more emotive, subtle, and lifelike animation. Drew...
The 97th Academy Award nominations have been announced we have your list on which animated films were nominated and how you can watch them. Here’s a breakdown of the nominees for both animation categories. Best Animated Feature "The Wild Robot"Nominated for: Best...
https://youtu.be/lLwSeEYoaeE In this free workshop, Senior Animator Paul Allen goes over some of the basics of the software Autodesk Maya. Topics covered include: Interface overview Object creation Transform tools - including Move, Rotate, Scale, Quick tool settings...
We’re so excited to share something special with you! Animation Mentor is partnering with The Lighting Lab to bring an amazing new element to our students’ learning experience. This collaboration will transform the animation learning experience by pairing Animation...
https://youtu.be/zWAMLrlPL-Y In this free workshop, Senior Game Animator Luke Madden discusses his best practices on how to craft a "game-ready" showreel. Topics covered include: How to think like a game animator Checklist of basic animations to include on any games...
The field of animation is becoming more popular with each passing year. As the demand for unique and entertaining content grows, the demand for skilled animators is also on the rise. But there’s a catch: this sector is also remarkably competitive! That’s especially...
Just a few of the films on Shawn Kelly's IMDb page Shawn Kelly, Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Animation Mentor Co-Founder educates us on why you need more creature animation in your demo reel and reminds us that we are all animators. Sit back,...
So, you've secured a demo reel review at a convention, job fair, etc., but it's not just about the work! You want to make a good impression too. There are definitely do's and don'ts to abide by when getting your demo reel reviewed—learn what they are from Image Engine...
Image from Francisco Ucke's 2018 Student Showcase Shot! At Animation Mentor, we know demo reels are the most important asset you have when looking for your dream animation job! In fact, we dedicate an entire class to teaching our students how to build their own...
Heading to CTN—or any other convention—this year with your demo reel in tow? First, read these pro tips on what to bring, how to get your reel reviewed, and more from some of our own mentors and reel reviewers who have seen it al! The annual CTN animation expo in...
