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Free Workshop: Mastering Lip Sync in Animation

https://youtu.be/S1MRs3XJVPI This is a recording of a live webinar from June 26, 2024. Take your dialogue animation to the next level in this free workshop led by Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos. Watch the full webinar above or here on YouTube. Keep an eye on...
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Free Workshop: Introduction to Substance 3D Painter

https://youtu.be/vuF9qzfJcxo Recording of live webinar from May 22, 2024 with Michael Tanzillo Learn how to utilize Substance 3D Painter to simplify and superpower your 3D workflow in this free hour-long workshop. This workflow will allow you to interactively paint...
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Animation Mentor Parent Company Yellowbrick Named Top EdTech Company in North America

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our parent company, Yellowbrick, has been named the top EdTech company in North America and has secured the sixth position globally in the prestigious "World's Top EdTech Companies 2024" list, curated by TIME and...
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Navigating AI in the Animation and VFX Industries with Michael Tanzillo

https://youtu.be/RRFrGUOA55I Recording of live webinar from April 24, 2024 with Michael Tanzillo Michael Tanzillo sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss the impact of AI on the animation and VFX industries. Watch the full webinar above or here on YouTube. We're...
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Navigating the Animation Landscape: Jenn Burchfield’s Journey From Student to Industry Pro

Jenn Burchfield We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Burchfield, an accomplished Animation Mentor alumni whose trajectory in the animation industry reads like an adventure novel. From early inspirations during a childhood trip to Disney World to work...
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Free Workshop: Mastering Lip Sync in Animation

https://youtu.be/S1MRs3XJVPI This is a recording of a live webinar from June 26, 2024. Take your dialogue animation to the next level in this free workshop led by Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos. Watch the full webinar above or here on YouTube. Keep an eye on...
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Free Workshop: Introduction to Substance 3D Painter

https://youtu.be/vuF9qzfJcxo Recording of live webinar from May 22, 2024 with Michael Tanzillo Learn how to utilize Substance 3D Painter to simplify and superpower your 3D workflow in this free hour-long workshop. This workflow will allow you to interactively paint...
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Navigating AI in the Animation and VFX Industries with Michael Tanzillo

https://youtu.be/RRFrGUOA55I Recording of live webinar from April 24, 2024 with Michael Tanzillo Michael Tanzillo sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss the impact of AI on the animation and VFX industries. Watch the full webinar above or here on YouTube. We're...
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Navigating the Animation Landscape: Jenn Burchfield’s Journey From Student to Industry Pro

Jenn Burchfield We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Burchfield, an accomplished Animation Mentor alumni whose trajectory in the animation industry reads like an adventure novel. From early inspirations during a childhood trip to Disney World to work...
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State of the Animation Industry and AI with Alessandro Camporota

https://youtu.be/tlZjdojuzac Recording of live webinar from March 21, 2024 with Animator Alessandro Camporota Animator Alessandro Camporota sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss the state of the animation industry including recent layoffs and the growth of AI....
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STUDENT SHOWCASES

12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION

ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS

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 us, they covered everything from practical workflow tips to career advice! We highlighted some of our favorite parts...

7 Things You Should Know About Previsualization

What is previs in animation? Previsualization or “previs” is an important tool that’s essential to the movie making process. It helps directors plan sequences and camera work before principal photography even starts. Did you know that Marvel movies are all previs-ed?...

13 Podcasts Animators Should Listen to In 2021

Looking for some inspiration to jump-start your animation hobby or career? There are so many resources available to learn about animation! If you enjoy self-study you can read books on the topic, take online animation courses, and watch YouTube videos. You can also...

10 Advanced Acting Performance Tips for Animators

We have a very SPECIAL blog post from veteran mentor, Dana Boadway-Masson. She walks you through her secrets on acting and shares performance tips that will help you create believable, living and breathing characters. A must-read for any animator that needs to take it...

The Pros and Cons of Large vs. Small Animation Studios

As a young animator looking for career advice, you must have lots of questions. Some of the most common questions we hear at Animation Mentor are: Should I aim to work in a big studio or a small studio? Which one is better for learning? Which one pays more? Which one...

DEMO REEL ADVICE

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 skilled animators is also on the rise. But there’s a catch: this sector is also remarkably competitive! That’s especially...

Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel

Just a few of the films on Shawn Kelly's IMDb page Shawn Kelly, Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Animation Mentor Co-Founder educates us on why you need more creature animation in your demo reel and reminds us that we are all animators. Sit back,...

Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette

So, you've secured a demo reel review at a convention, job fair, etc., but it's not just about the work! You want to make a good impression too. There are definitely do's and don'ts to abide by when getting your demo reel reviewed—learn what they are from Image Engine...

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 your dream animation job! In fact, we dedicate an entire class to teaching our students how to build their own...

A Guide to Demo Reel Reviews at Animation Conventions

Heading to CTN—or any other convention—this year with your demo reel in tow? First, read these pro tips on what to bring, how to get your reel reviewed, and more from some of our own mentors and reel reviewers who have seen it al! The annual CTN animation expo in...

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