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 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 2021
The 2021 Animation Mentor Student Showcase is here!
We’re so excited to share the 2021 Animation Mentor Student Showcase with the world!
The 2021 Student Showcase...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Follow-through and Overlapping Action: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time! The fifth principle is a mouthful: Follow-through and Overlapping Action. Find...
Slow In and Slow Out: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
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...
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...
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...
Lessons I Learned as a Traditional 2D Animator: Thumbnails and Planning
Disney's Robin Hood thinking about Maid Marian as he proceeds to burn dinner
You're in for a treat today! We're excited to share with you...
Blink for a Reason: Acting Advice from ILM Lead Animator Shawn Kelly
Many animation students have been taught that humans blink to keep their eyes moist, and that you should have your characters blink at least...
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...
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...
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...
