by Animation Mentor | Jan 31, 2014 | Continual Learning, VFX
Lighting and color can enhance a scene or a film through various color palettes, tones, contrast, and hues. Is it a horror film? Is it a comedy? Is it dramatic? What kind of colors match these genres? What colors are audiences attracted to? Does the color and light...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 31, 2014 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks
We get asked all the time, “what will I come out of Animation Fundamentals knowing how to do?” And, of course, we could give you the fine-tuned answer we’ve crafted over the years. But we strongly believe in showing not just telling. The best place to see the result...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 29, 2014 | Entertainment News
In a few words, Disney’s Frozen is CRUSHING it at the box office. It has officially surpassed The Lion King. Frozen has generated $810 million in the global box office since opening in theaters. And, the movie is not showing any signs of slowing down. Although...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 27, 2014 | Animation Mentor News
We just reached 50,000 fans on Facebook! Thank you for your continued support and participation in the Animation Mentor community. It’s been awesome seeing graduates thrive at top studios like Disney, Pixar, Blue Sky, DreamWorks, Weta, Framestore and more! If...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 14, 2014 | Animation Mentor, Continual Learning
Credit: See students’ names in the bottom left corner of the video One year ago, Animation Mentor announced a whole lotta awesome. We introduced the AMP Studio Production Pipeline to the world and changed the way we prepare students for the jobs in the industry. The...
by Ben Fischler | Jan 9, 2014 | Jobs and Internships, VFX, VFX Tips
You spotted a listing for your dream job, but you hesitate. Is my demo reel up to par for this studio? It is the question that plagues every CG artist at least once in their career. The hardest part is not answering the question — it is keeping your demo reel...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 7, 2014 | Animation Mentor, Continual Learning
CREDIT: Class 3 student, Sérgio Dias It’s 2014, it’s the first day of Animation Mentor Winter term, and it’s time to dance! Dance? Yes, dance, because 2014 is going to be the year of you and we’re here to celebrate that. As an animator, you can...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 2, 2014 | Animation Mentor, Continual Learning, Entertainment News
2013 was no ordinary year for the Animation and Visual Effects industry. It was a year marked by epic CG work, box office records, and industry controversy. The team over at Animation Scoop compiled an awesome article that shows just how impressive a year it was for...
