Mentor Tim Ingersoll may work at DreamWorks now, but he’s worked at a variety of studios throughout his career! We asked if he prefers working at large or small studios and here’s what he had to say.
Fun Fact: Before Kevin was an animator he was a doctor and a neuroscientist! Since becoming an...
Check out these dos and don’ts to help you create the best character animation demo reel. Make sure you’re ready for that dream job!
We had such a blast hosting Industrial Light & Magic Animator Jean-Denis Haas for our two-part webinar, Animating From Home. Watch the replay below!
Animation Mentor is celebrating its 15th anniversary with insight from its Co-Founders and a timeline of big moments in the industry since 2005.
We felt inspired chatting with Mike Mattesi of FORCE Drawing, as he shared his journey and his tips for beginning artists.
Did you know that drawing skills can be helpful for animators and that anyone can learn to draw?? Read our conversation below to learn more.
I love my job. I get to see students—who have a massive desire and passion to tackle their...
Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic, 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!
Why do Animation Mentor students use Autodesk Maya? Is this animation software really that important? Can I learn it on my own?
For answers to these and other important questions, read 5 Reasons Why 3D Animators Should Know Autodesk Maya.
Animation Mentor Co-Founder Shawn Kelly drops some truth bombs about being a studio animator....
We had an INCREDIBLE time at graduation and CTNX this year and wanted to share some of our...
Eventually, no matter who you are, and no matter how much passion you have, your animation...
Because industry politics is an uncomfortable—and sometimes unfortunate—topic, I think it’s...
Creating a convincing walk cycle for games can be tough but when you also need to have a walk move...
We asked former student, current mentor, and Blue Sky Studios animator Dan Segarra, “Do you need...
What's contrast? Well, on your TV, your digital camera, or in Photoshop, it's the amount of...
Because of the overwhelming popularity of Storyboarding Fundamentals since it’s launch in 2015,...
So, you’ve secured an animation demo reel review {yay!) Learn the do’s and don’ts of reel reviews from Senior Animator Andrew Park.
Nolen Lee—freelance artist, Punching Pandas creator, and new mentor—shares what a Visual...
The art of making entertainment has been evolving from the very beginning. Now with animation, the...
As an animator, or animation student, you likely spend a LOT of your time at a desk of some...
