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ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS

Free Workshop: Maya for Blender Animators

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHxxBtXEXpo Know how to animate in Blender but don’t know where to start with Autodesk Maya? In this free workshop, Animator Myles Jackson shows some simple steps on how to get started using Maya for the first time, with the skills you...

Free Workshop: Unreal Engine for Animators

https://youtu.be/xAw89vFvY10 Unreal Engine is a powerful tool for animators well beyond games. In this free workshop, Blizzard Senior Animator Olivier Zurcher discusses how every animator can use Unreal Engine.  Olivier shares demos in Unreal Engine and also...

Free Workshop: Cameras and Cinematography for Animators

https://youtu.be/IJUnzk6ORtE?si=faBmXdYQr94IRJMt Animators often forget about the last character in their scene who is often the most important — the camera. In this free workshop, Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos shares his insights on how to avoid this...

Free Workshop: Animating Facial Expressions

https://youtu.be/BQ1EDWtENVg Push your facial animation skills to the next level in this free workshop led by Disney Animator Brendan Gottlieb: Animating Facial Expressions. In this workshop, Brendan discusses how to craft 3D poses from a 2D standpoint by...

Animation Students Share Workflow Tips and Career Advice

Alum and Content Creator Sir Wade Neistadt spoke with 10 Animation Mentor students and alumni who animated shots in our Student Showcase. Lucky for us, they covered everything from practical workflow tips to career advice! We highlighted some of our favorite parts...

DEMO REEL ADVICE

Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel

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...

Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel

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,...

Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette

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...

5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel

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...

A Guide to Demo Reel Reviews at Animation Conventions

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...

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