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Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel
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!
Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette
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.
5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel
At Animation Mentor, we devote a whole class to teaching students about demo reels! Here are five things NOT to do when building your own demo reel.
A Guide to Demo Reel Reviews at Animation Conventions
Heading to an animation convention? First, read up on what to bring, how to get your reel reviewed, and more from some of our mentors and reel reviewers!
Shawn Kelly Answers 5 Burning Questions About Demo Reels
Animation Mentor co-founder and ILM Lead Animator Shawn Kelly answers five questions about demo reels and tips for applying to studio animation jobs.
How to Create Your Game Animation Demo Reel
So you want to apply to a game studio but you’re wondering, "What exactly do I need to put on my...
Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio?
Shawn Kelly, AM Co-founder and ILM Lead Animator, took a break from working on Avengers 3 to talk demo reel do’s and don’ts, creature animation, and what studios are looking for in your reel!
6 Animation Demo Reel Dos and Don’ts
Hello Animation Job Seekers! We have an awesome and informative first-time blog post from veteran...
The 6 Most Common Mistakes With Creature Animation Demo Reels
Shawn Kelly was a lead animator for the character, Lockdown, the main villain in Transformers: Age...
6 Tips from Recruiters Who Look at YOUR Animation Demo Reel
Hello Animation Job Seekers! Recently, we had the the pleasure of hosting recruiters from one of...
Webinar Replay: Improve Your Demo Reel with Industrial Light & Magic Animators
Animation is a very roll-up-your-sleeves-and-get-to-work kind of passion — one that always has...
Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel
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!
Animation Tutorial with Lead Reel FX Animator
Animation homages aren’t a problem if you use them infrequently, but it’s important to keep your work fresh and creative. Read on to learn the top 5 clichés to look out for!
From Animation Mentor to Reel FX: Cody Childress
Congratulations to Cody Childress! He landed a job at Reel FX with his awesome demo reel and...
Top 6 Tips for Your VFX Reel
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Siggraph 2013: Get Your Reel Reviewed by Pros
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Beginner Tips: Why You Should Master the Bouncing Ball Animation with Ray Chase
Animation Mentor Co-Founder 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!
Q&A with Artist Mike Mattesi, Creator of FORCE Drawing
Get your fill of acting and animation tips with our series on Animating the 6 Basic Emotions. Polish your demo reel with advice from our awesome mentors, professional animators who are working across the industry on the coolest projects!
New Workshop: Introduction to 3D Character Modeling
Did you know that together Shawn Kelly and Carlos Baena have worked on over 40 blockbusters?! If you’re curious about a career in animation, or simply wondering what to put on your demo reel, look no further. Shawn & Carlos cover animation career advice from all angles in this entertaining webinar. Check it out!
Animating the 6 Basic Emotions: Acting Tips from Pro Animators
Get animation tips from our blog series on Animating the 6 Basic Emotions. Polish your demo reel with advice from professional animators!