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ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS

Free Workshop: Using Video Reference for Blocking Body Mechanics

https://youtu.be/xrRj_A4ca8Y Good video reference can make a body mechanics shot much easier to animate. In this free recorded workshop, Framestore Animator Richard Fournier shares his best practices for shooting reference and turning it into clear key poses. In a...

Tutorial: Complex Constraints in Maya with a Locator Setup

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONpBHvWTB3Y In this tutorial, Animation Mentor mentor Sidney Kombo-Kintombo, a Senior Animation Supervisor at Wētā FX whose credits include Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and War for the Planet of the Apes, shares the...

Tutorial: Animating Caution in Character Acting with Key Poses

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2h5wol25lg Nathaniel Seymour, a 2009 graduate of the Animation Mentor Character Animation Program whose credits include Dune: Part 1, Godzilla vs. Kong, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, and the TV shows Silicon Valley and Key and Peele,...

Free Workshop: Posing and Animating the Spine

https://youtu.be/jkhLnC6Fvrs The spine does more work than almost anything else in a pose. In this free recorded workshop, Keith Sintay, Senior Character Animator at Industrial Light & Magic, shows how to use it to build poses that feel grounded and alive. Keith...

Tutorial: How to Use Character Staging to Guide Viewer Focus

https://youtu.be/8zpYyH0EmxY In this tutorial, Animation Mentor alumnus Nathaniel Seymour walks through staging a shot with two characters. The focus is on deciding which character the audience should be watching at each moment, and how to block key poses so the...

DEMO REEL ADVICE

Free Workshop: Polishing Passes

https://youtu.be/jzuxAmadcm8 Take your animation beyond the blocking stage and into a truly polished performance. In this recorded workshop, mentor and Framestore Animation Supervisor Arslan Elver breaks down how to refine spacing, clean up arcs, and elevate secondary...

Free Reel Workshop with DreamWorks Head of Character Animation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJn_Jv-XgZg Learn the essentials of what makes a demo reel truly stand out in this focused workshop with DreamWorks Head of Character Animation Sean Sexton. You’ll walk through the 5 key things every strong show reel needs, along with...

Free Workshop: Creating a Standout Animation Demo Reel

https://youtu.be/Hh_rgOsFMwM You’ve spent countless hours animating your best shots but translating them into a demo reel that will make your work shine above the rest isn’t always a clear task.  In this free workshop, Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos gives...

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,...

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