Tutorial: How to Animate a Character Slip and Recovery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR93_ePrCRg Animating a believable slip and recovery takes more than moving parts—it’s about weight, balance, and character. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor alumnus Myles Jackson shares a process for bringing comedic energy and real...

Tutorial: How to Animate Blinks and Eye Movements for Subtlety

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vwoMXAEp7Y Small details like blinks and eye darts are the secret to bringing a character’s emotions and thoughts to life. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor instructor Natasha Krinsky explains how subtle eye movements and...

Tutorial: How to Animate with Timing and Spacing in Mind

Learn to control timing and spacing in animation with pro tips from Jason Martinsen. Shape rhythm, energy, and style for polished, impactful character work.

Free Workshop: Getting Started in Autodesk Maya

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0VnOScXBrI If you’re just starting your animation journey, learning how to navigate Maya is an essential first step. In this free workshop, Image Engine Senior Animator Denis Dvoryankin walks you through the fundamentals of Autodesk...

Tutorial: animBot Keyframe Manipulation Sliders

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sieKtdOco8Y Want to speed up your animation workflow and experiment more flexibly in Maya? In this tutorial, iD Software Animator and Animation Mentor instructor Paul Allen breaks down how animBot's Keyframe Manipulation Sliders help...

Free Workshop: animBot Temp Controls for Maya

https://youtu.be/mLOg3pq7wEs Discover how to easily implement sophisticated constraints in Maya that offer stronger control and adaptability for your characters and props. ILM Senior Animator Mario Orlando explores practical techniques to leverage animBot tools,...

Free Workshop: Transitioning from 2D Animation to 3D Animation

Animation Director T. Dan Hofstedt discusses similarities and differences in 2D & 3D workflow, mindset, and key management, while reviewing practical strategies and approaches to adapt 2D skills to 3D character animation.

Free Workshop: Breaking Animation Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mNccKXq2ok Animators constantly make choices about when to follow realism and when to break it. In this workshop, Riot Games Animation Lead Barry Rooney examines the relationship between intent, emotion, and clarity - and uncovers why...

Animation Mentor Alumni Spotlight: Adam Johnson on Animating Paddington and Toothless

Adam Johnson Adam Johnson's animation career trajectory has been fast, focused, and fueled by curiosity. After graduating from Animation Mentor in 2023, he quickly landed roles in both TV and VFX, working on projects like Obki, Paddington in Peru, and the 2025 How to...

Free Workshop: Rigging for Animators

https://youtu.be/L3w4zx4yC1c Creating believable animation starts with understanding how characters move—and that means understanding rigging. In this free workshop, Chris Nelder, Founder and CEO of Twisted Mountain Animation, breaks down the essentials of character...