by Animation Mentor | Jan 31, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Manuel Menendez is an Animation Mentor graduate, Peer Buddy, Student Showcase award winner … and someone who definitely knows how to enter a room. In his Showcase-winning shot, Manu obviously looked to push his animation even further. To begin, he tried to film...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 29, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning
. The 3rd Floor . from Louaye Moulayess on Vimeo. We like to introduce our own Animation Mentor version of “where are they now?” As you can see from this video from Animation Mentor alumnus Louaye Moulayess, our students have made a (talented) impression...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 25, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning
The Next Generation Our family is growing this year as we put the finishing touches on the newest additions to our animation character library. This Spring, Stan, Stella, and Scout will be put into the hands of you, our students, beginning with our intermediate...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 24, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Dana Boadway Masson is a freelance animator. You see her work in games, on television, and in feature films. She’s also an instructor at Animation Mentor. Most of all, she wants you to tell your story through your animation. And whatever you do, don’t...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 22, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning
You’ve come to expect a lot from the Animation Mentor crew — and we feel the same way. It’s no wonder that we are so excited about our lower tuition, shorter program length, and new instructional design … all focused on directly addressing the skills that studios...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 19, 2013 | Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Uncategorized
If you are an existing Animation Mentor student, please review this video news which details each registration option specific to your current class standing. Also, watch for the news item follow up to our January 15 Q&A with Bobby Beck — it will be posted this...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
Just as no two films are alike — nor are animation and VFX studies. Of course, here at Animation Mentor, we actually provide you with the options to study animation, VFX, or both … along with the added flexibility of customizing your studies. Your Studies, Your...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 17, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning, Uncategorized
Making a film is part art, part science … and an enormous amount of teamwork. Time to Work Smarter and TogetherFilms are expensive to produce. That’s why studios have to be sure that the talent they bring in across the board can work to exacting standards. Nowhere is...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 16, 2013 | Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning
You’ve probably heard us speak about what we have in common. Animation for one. But also, a love for story and film. That’s why a dedicated VFX Program is a natural progression for you as the storyteller and filmmaker. All for YouThe curriculum and production...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 15, 2013 | Animation, Animation Events, Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning, Uncategorized
You remember our story. We were founded on a simple question: If we were to start over again, how would we want to learn? We want you to know that we asked another question — this time directly to the studios, with a huge benefit to you. Here’s Bobby Beck, our...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
by Animation Mentor | Jan 9, 2013 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks
You know what it’s like to be one on one with your animation. It’s just you, applying your craft to create true art. You can get lost in it for hours … and the end result is nothing short of pure magic. We’ve all been there and we love the feeling....
by Animation Mentor | Jan 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year to everyone in the Animation Mentor community. We hope you enjoyed time with family and friends over the holidays … and soaked in a little rest and relaxation, too. By now, you should be settled into your class for the Winter 2013 term. And as you...