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Workflows and Advice for Careers in Previs Animation
Previs animators are crucial for a director to envision what a scene will...
How a Pixar Animator Uses 2D Animation
Pixar Character Animator Youri Dekker shares the 2D techniques he uses to animate beloved Pixar characters from films like Inside Out 2, Coco, Soul, Luca, and Lightyear.
Unlocking Unreal Engine: An Animation Introduction
Learn how to start animating directly within Unreal Engine, utilizing real-time tools to create high-quality animations for both games and films.
Free Workshop: Introduction to Maya
There’s so much you can do with Maya and it can be a bit overwhelming at...
Free Workshop: Animating Facial Expressions
Push your facial animation skills to the next level in this free workshop...
Free Workshop: Mastering Lip Sync in Animation
Take your dialogue animation to the next level in this free workshop led...
Free Workshop: Introduction to Substance 3D Painter
Learn how to utilize Substance 3D Painter to simplify and superpower your...
Navigating AI in the Animation and VFX Industries with Michael Tanzillo
Michael Tanzillo sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss the impact of...
State of the Animation Industry and AI with Alessandro Camporota
Animator Alessandro Camporota sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss...
Behind the Animation of The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Supervising animators Nick Kondo and Tim Rudder share animation secrets from their experience working on this original and heartwarming film.
13 Podcasts Animators Should Listen to In 2021
Looking for some inspiration to jump-start your animation? Check out these top podcasts for animators. Grab your phone, get comfy, and start learning!
10 Advanced Acting Performance Tips for Animators
Advanced Animation Acting tips by veteran mentor, Dana Boadway-Masson, to help take animators to the next level.
What NOT to Do as a New Animator
Fun Fact: Before Kevin was an animator he was a doctor and a neuroscientist! Since becoming an...
8 Things Maya Noobs Must Know
So, you’ve always wanted to learn animation. You’ve heard of this software package called “Maya”...
What Ever Happened to Saturday Morning Cartoons?
When it comes to art, lots of people stop before they’ve even started because they think they don’t have enough natural talent be a good painter. Well, painter, mentor, and Animation Mentor Curriculum Director Justin Owens is here to tell you that this is definitely a myth! With enough drive, dedication, practice and passion, you can become a great painter. Here’s how to get started!
Beginner Tips: Why You Should Master the Bouncing Ball Animation with Ray Chase
Animation Mentor Co-Founder Shawn Kelly shares why you need more creature animation in YOUR demo reel, regardless of the studios you are applying to. Read along and then go polish your demo reel!
Yair Gutierrez: From Animation Mentor Student to Captain America Civil War Animator
Talk about a student success story! Animation Mentor alumnus Yair Gutierrez is killing it at...
The Story of Animation Mentor: How 3 Studio Animators Changed the Animation Industry
The best animation advice comes from the pros! Read on for important tips from Blue Sky Animator Dave Vasquez.
Top 10 Animation Blogs of 2019: Tips, Tricks, & Interviews
We are beyond excited to introduce a brand new workshop this fall taught by Jay Jackson! Jay’s workshop, 2D Animation for Beginners, will teach traditional animation with modern tools and is perfect for all of you animation nerds out there! Read on to learn more about Jay and our awesome workshop.
Animation Tutorial with Lead Reel FX Animator
Animation homages aren’t a problem if you use them infrequently, but it’s important to keep your work fresh and creative. Read on to learn the top 5 clichés to look out for!
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