Q&A with the Founder of Animation Nights New York
Animation Mentor: Can you share the story of Animation Nights New York?
Yvonne Grzenkowicz: I founded Animation Nights New York (ANNY) on September 9th, 2015....
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...
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2019
It is with great pride and excitement that we release our 2019 student showcase!
This year we have 19 shots from students representing 13 different...
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2016
It’s been 11 years since Animation Mentor opened its doors to the public as the first online animation school. Seriously, think about that. That’s...
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2017
It’s that time again! Time for the 2017 Animation Mentor Student Showcase! Can you tell we’re pumped? This year’s Student Showcase features 16 students...
Exaggeration: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re still working our way through the 12 Basic Principles of Animation. Next up...EXAGGERATION! Learn more from pro Dana Boadway-Masson about how you can...
Anticipation: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time! Next up is antici...pation! Learn what it means, why you need...
Appeal: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
The difference between appealing animation and unappealing animation is not limited to subject matter, what matters is how you present the ideas, concepts, and...
Squash and Stretch: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time! Let’s start at the beginning with Squash and Stretch. Learn what...
Timing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
You guys...timing is everything, especially when it comes to animation! Conceptually it seems simple, but getting right is a big challenge—and, if you ask...
Arc: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time. Time sure flies, because we're already on principle 7, which is...
Carlos Baena’s Journey: Simplicity in Animation
Diverse characters, simple shapes
Have you ever gotten lost in the complexities of your animation? Do you tend to over-complicate your work? In this piece,...
The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Sadness with Tim Ingersoll
Out of all the animated films I worked on, The Little Mermaid was one of my favorites. Especially the scene of Ariel, breaking down...
4 Tips for Working from Home – How to Stay Positive
Heads up! We’ve got more working from home tips for you from our online community, and this week we’re focusing on the positive. Specifically,...
Anticipation: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time! Next up is antici...pation! Learn what it means, why you need...
Q&A with OpenPixel Studios Co-Founder Kathryn Taccone
Animation Mentor: Tell us about your animation journey; why did you decide to pursue animation?
Kathryn Taccone: I grew up in a family of creatives,...
Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio?
In our recent webinar, Animation Mentor Co-founder and Industrial Light & Magic Lead Animator Shawn Kelly took a little break from working on Avengers...
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...
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...
