From Animation Mentor Student to Pixar Animator: Kristina Sepulveda’s Story
Animator Kristina Sepulveda talks about her path from Animation Mentor to working on major Pixar films like Inside Out 2 and Elemental. She also shares insights into the life of a Fix Animator and advice for current animation students.
Unlocking Unreal Engine: An Animation Introduction
Learn how to start animating directly within Unreal Engine, utilizing real-time tools to create high-quality animations for both games and films.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2023
Presenting the 2023 Animation Mentor Student Showcase, featuring work from our 3D character animation students.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2022
Watch the best 3D animation student work taught pro animators from Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks from the original online animation school.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2021
Watch the 2021 student showcase and check out the top 5 things these 3D animators learned at school that’ll change the way you watch a Pixar film.
Appeal: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
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!
Solid Drawing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
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: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
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.