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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...
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Learning the Basics of Animation: How Our Courses Can Help You Become Industry-Ready

Animation is one of the most popular and engaging ways to tell a story. From video games to full-length films, we are captivated by...
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Animation Mentor Student Showcases

Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2019

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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...
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Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2018

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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...
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Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2017

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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...
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12 Principles of Animation

Arc: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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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...
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Solid Drawing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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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...
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Timing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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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...
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Squash and Stretch: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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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...
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Slow In and Slow Out: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time, and we’re only halfway done! Today we’re taking it slooooooooooow. Slow...
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Anticipation: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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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...
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Animation Tips & Tricks

The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Sadness with Tim Ingersoll

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Out of all the animated films I worked on, The Little Mermaid was one of my favorites. Especially the scene of Ariel, breaking down...
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Top 10 Animation Blogs of 2019: Tips, Tricks, & Interviews

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2020 is here and so is a brand new decade! To start you off on the right animated foot, we’ve compiled a list of...
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The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Disgust with Jay Davis

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 The face of disgust is commonly drawn-up into one big pucker. The lips curling into a snarling frown, the nostrils flaring, the cheeks pushing...
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10 Advanced Acting Performance Tips for Animators

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We have a very SPECIAL blog post from our veteran mentor and acting extraodinaire, Dana Boadway-Masson. She walks you through her secrets on...
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Demo Reel Advice

5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel

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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...
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Q&A with OpenPixel Studios Co-Founder Kathryn Taccone

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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,...
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6 Tips from Recruiters Who Look at YOUR Animation Demo Reel

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Hello Animation Job Seekers! Recently, we had the the pleasure of hosting recruiters from one of the largest, most important animation studios in...
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Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel

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The field of animation is becoming more popular with each passing year. As the demand for unique and entertaining content grows, the demand for...
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