by Justin Owens | Jul 26, 2017 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Characters, Jobs and Internships
Awhile ago I had the pleasure of sitting down with Riot Games’ Senior Character Animator Alex Lehmann—that’s him on the left—who also happens to be an Animation Mentor alumnus! Alex stopped by our office for a visit, and we started chatting about League of...
by Ethan Hurd | Jul 19, 2017 | 12 Principles of Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks
The difference between appealing animation and unappealing animation is not limited to subject matter, what matters is how you present the ideas, concepts, and emotional highs/lows to the audience—it’s about presentation. Learn more about this incredibly important...
by Jay Jackson | Jul 12, 2017 | 12 Principles of Animation, Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks
Think you don’t need drawing skills as a 3D animator? Think again! Jay Jackson—who trained under legendary Disney animator Eric Larson —explains how solid drawing skills are essential for every animation style and shares some insider tips too! Solid drawing generally...
by Dana Boadway-Masson | Jul 5, 2017 | 12 Principles of Animation, Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Jobs and Internships
We’re still working our way through the 12 Basic Principles of Animation. Next up…EXAGGERATION! Learn more from pro Dana Boadway-Masson about how you can use this principle to become a better animator in a BIG and BOLD way. EXAGGERATION (see what I did there?)...
by Dave Burgess | Jul 3, 2017 | 12 Principles of Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks
You guys…timing is everything, especially when it comes to animation! Conceptually it seems simple, but getting right is a big challenge—and, if you ask DreamWorks and Disney veteran Dave Burgess, it’s also the most fun! Learn more about how you can use...
