by Animation Mentor | Nov 29, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor
Marlon Nowe (left), Bobby Beck (center), and Robin Linn (right) Holy key-frames, CTN-X was off the hook this year! I love this event more and more. So many talented artists all crammed elbow to elbow to elbow in one room. This year, I was on a panel with Marlon Nowe...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 27, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor
The Animation Mentor crew has returned from an action-packed CTN animation eXpo weekend (just as we promised). We started to unpack … but then we downloaded our photos … and yup, this unpacking stuff can wait because it’s too much fun to relive all the moments....
by Animation Mentor | Nov 19, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Continual Learning
There’s a common thread that links all animated shots. Storytelling. When you combine acting, appeal, and story — the result is something pure and entertaining. Strive to embrace and harness these ingredients. Think back to the last animated film that really touched...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 13, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
The Animation Mentor crew has been busy since the day we opened the school. We went straight to work with our friends from studios all over. As you can imagine, we’ve compiled a huge resource of animation tips and tricks. And as you can imagine, we get pretty excited...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 12, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Continual Learning
You’ve worked really (really) hard on your shot and it looks pretty good. After all, you’ve added the Foley, integrated dialogue perfectly, and accounted for every minute detail in your animation. But there’s still that something that you could add to make it stand...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 9, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Continual Learning
At Animation Mentor, we live, work, and play in an imagination-driven world. We do all we can to empower you with the tools and training to fuel that endless imagination of yours. So even if you think that you’ve hit a wall — think again. Take a step back and...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 7, 2012 | Animation, Animation Mentor
Dreams are a funny thing. Some dream big. Some dream simple. And others dream as an escape. But what if you could cross that imaginary line where dreams become real? We see that happen all the time … and it’s something we like to call inspiration. Want proof? Say...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 6, 2012 | Animation Mentor
CTN animation eXpoThe Burbank Marriott Convention Center | Burbank, California
Friday, November 16 to Sunday, November 18, 2012 The Animation Mentor crew doesn’t hold back in anything we do. We’ll always be there to help you, celebrate with you, and share the entire...
by Animation Mentor | Nov 2, 2012 | Animation
Refresher courses are a great way for Animation Mentor alumni like yourself to return to campus and perfect your skills, get familiar with new techniques — and just get better, more confident, and more practiced in your animations. The courses provide the added...
