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 2018
We’re so proud to release our 2018 student showcase! Every year it gets harder and harder to narrow it down to just a few...
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 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...
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...
Staging: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time. Next up, we set the stage...literally! Learn what staging is, why...
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...
Solid Drawing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
Think you don’t need drawing skills as a 3D animator? Think again! Jay Jackson—who trained under legendary Disney animator Eric Larson —explains how solid...
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...
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...
Animation Tip: Identifying, managing, and preventing, “Gimbal Lock.”
http://img.youtube.com/vi/vbt_5tizvpM/2.jpg
The Ultimate Guide to Animation for Beginners
Your Online Guide for Learning How to Animate
A step-by-step guide for a career in animation, or just for fun!
Considering a Career in the Animation...
How to Animate Quadruped Walk Cycles with a Jurassic World Animator
We have an awesome "how-to" tutorial from our veteran mentor and Hybride Lead Animator, Steve Cady! From preparation, blocking, to clean-up, learn Steve's...
Getting Everything Done: Time Management for Animators
You have a full time job, you have kids to pick up, and your homework is due tomorrow! What do you do?!
24-year veteran animator...
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,...
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...
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 the largest, most important animation studios in...
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...
