We’re so excited to introduce brand new Maya Mentor and former Pixar Animator, Carolina Lopez Dau! Like our workshop, Maya en Español, the Q&A below is in Spanish AND English. Check it out!
Take your body mechanics and facial animation to the next level with Chadd Ferron as he shares tips on animating Surprise!
Ever smelled boiled brussel sprouts? Yep, they’re disgusting. Learn how to animate that face you just made with facial animation tips from Jay Davis!
Does facial animation have you bristling with rage? Channel that anger and perfect your acting shots with tips from Pixar animator Anthony Wong!
Take your facial animation to the next level with Keith Sintay as he shares tips and tricks on animating Fear, one of the 6 Basic Emotions!
Professional animator Kevin Koch shares his tips and tricks for animating “Happiness.” It’s not as straightforward an emotion as it may seem!
DreamWorks animator Tim Ingersoll shares the key to successfully and believably animating “Sadness.” Pro tip: It begins in the eyes.
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.
Hey kids and kids at heart! Ever wonder what happened to your favorite Saturday morning cartoons? Anne Choi takes a nostalgic look back at the evolution of classic cartoon favorites.
We asked former student, current mentor, and Blue Sky Studios animator Dan Segarra, “Do you need...
What are some effective blocking methods? This is a question that students ask a lot! According to...
When you think of showing emotion in animation, what's the first thing that pops into your head....
Basically, the idea is this—if you nail the timing and posing of the body (hips, torso, etc), then...
Reversals aren’t all that complicated, but lots of new animators haven’t heard of them! Here,...
A "moving hold” is basically just a way to have your character hold a key pose for a long time...
We asked Animation Mentor Grad, Pixar Animator, and current mentor Jane Cassidy to share the...
The difference between appealing and unappealing animation isn’t limited to subject; what matters is how you present ideas, concepts, and emotional highs/lows to the audience. Learn about Appeal from Disney Toon Studios animator Ethan Hurd!
Think you don’t need drawing skills as a 3D animator? Think again! Jay Jackson explains how drawing skills are essential for every animation style and shares some insider tips.
EXAGGERATION! Learn more from pro Dana Boadway-Masson about how you can use this principle to become a better animator in a BIG and BOLD way.
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to animation! Conceptually it seems simple, but getting right is a big challenge—and, if you ask DreamWorks and Disney veteran Dave Burgess, it’s also the most fun! Learn more about how you can use the principle of timing to improve your work and become a better animator.
