by Animation Mentor | Apr 29, 2013 | Continual Learning, Jobs and Internships
In a recent blog post, David Tart — a long-time mentor here at Animation Mentor and Animation Director at Pivot VFX — shared the story of recruiting and leading a team full of Animation Mentor graduates (and future graduates) at Pivot VFX. Today, animators from...
by David Tart | Apr 26, 2013 | Continual Learning, Jobs and Internships
David Tart is a long-time mentor here at Animation Mentor. He also serves as an Animation Director with our friends at Pivot VFX. And, as you will soon read — he has a passion for students, the school, the studio, and great work. A big thank you to David for his...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 25, 2013 | Animation Mentor News, Continual Learning
Parents: Bring a Little Animation to the Summer As a parent, you want what’s best for your children. You want them to achieve their dreams — and we are happy to help. Here at Animation Mentor, we’re excited to announce a special online Maya workshop designed just for...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 24, 2013 | Animation Mentor, Animation Mentor News
The year of the characters keeps on going You want to push yourself and grow as an animator — and you can count on Animation Mentor to help you every step of the way. That’s why you continue to work with our ever-growing character tribe. And today, we’re excited to...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 23, 2013 | Animation
The Animation Mentor crew always wants you to get a head start on your animation learning — and here’s your chance to win an early release of Animation by Andrew Selby. We are excited to join forces with Laurence King Publishing — a leading publisher of books on the...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 16, 2013 | Animation Mentor, Continual Learning
Cameron Pratt followed his Character Animation Program education by enrolling in our new Character Animation Production Track. And today, he’s super excited to share his experience inside the Studio School. To learn more, please contact our Admissions Representatives....
by Animation Mentor | Apr 12, 2013 | Animation Mentor, VFX, VFX Tips
There are a lot of pieces that have to fit together to compose the perfect image. Professional lighters and compositors make a number of adjustments to hit the right spot and mood. In CG Basics, you build foundation skills with the basics of CG camera concepts,...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 11, 2013 | Animation Mentor
Animation Mentor and its CEO and Cofounder, Bobby Beck, spoke to the community about life in the Studio School and your place in the future of filmmaking. Join us for this informative look ahead. — The Animation Mentor Crew Bobby Beck: Collaboration and the Future of...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 10, 2013 | Animation Mentor News
Attention: Global Animation Mentor community, friends, and fans. You spoke … and we heard you loud and clear. Today, we are super excited to announce that one rig from our character tribe will be available free to download starting this fall. Ah, but which character?...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 9, 2013 | Animation Mentor
You’ve read everything there is on our Animation Basics curriculum. You’ve spoken to our Admissions Representatives about the application process and all things Animation Mentor. You’ve even checked out a student story and Student Showcase shot breakdown. And now,...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 8, 2013 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
In an earlier blog, Animation Mentor graduate Peter Butler spoke of his award-winning animated short, Baggage. He also detailed the fun he had working with his fellow Animation Mentor alumni. Peter returns to share key animation tips and tricks that are sure to help...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 5, 2013 | Animation, Continual Learning
Attention High School Students Check out our special Maya workshop designed just for you: Maya Workshop: Animation Basics Bring a little animation to your summer Want to do something different this summer? Maybe something just for you and your future? Then be sure to...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 3, 2013 | Animation Mentor
Animation Mentor graduate Peter Butler recently won the Films for Kids award — for his animated short, Baggage — at the inaugural St Albans Film Festival. In this special two-part blog, Peter first speaks of how the short came to life and the fun he had creating the...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 2, 2013 | Animation Mentor
New courses, new curriculum … and the same mentors and dedicated Animation Mentor commitment to care. You find all that and more in our new Animation Fundamentals — starting with Class 1, Animation Basics. Take a closer look at this course that will have you animating...
by Animation Mentor | Apr 1, 2013 | Animation Mentor, Jobs and Internships
Updated: Fredrick Fassé worked on The Smurfs 2. Check Out his demo reel! Fredrick Fassé: From Animation Mentor to Sony Vancouver Fredrick Fassé was instrumental in gathering the Sony 30 for a recent group photo. Fredrick took a break from animating on The Smurfs 2 to...
