by Erin Natal | Jan 26, 2017 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Characters
Acting! It’s one of the most important components of being a successful animator. Today, we’re lucky to have Animation Mentor alumnus, master actor, and animator Erin Natal to share top tips for creating amazing video reference and, by extension, better...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 23, 2017 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Entertainment News
Everyone knows that 2016 was an AMAZING year for the movies. Just in case you need a refresher, here’s our round-up of the best animation of 2016. Okay, now that you’re up to speed, it’s time to look to the future! 2017 looks like it’s going to be another...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 11, 2017 | Animation, Animation Events, Animation Mentor, Entertainment News
For all the trials and tribulations that 2016 brought us (RIP Princess Leia) it’s important to think back on all the good moments we had as well. There were so many inspiring and groundbreaking animated moments over this past year that we had a seriously hard time...
by Animation Mentor | Jan 7, 2017 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning, Rigs and Assets
Happy New Year! To help you stay inspired in 2017, we rounded up the cream of the crop of our animation posts from 2016. Learn how to overcome artistic insecurity (everyone has it…trust us), find out why the bouncing ball exercise is still bouncin’ strong, hear...