by Shawn Kelly | Sep 27, 2017 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
With twinning—as with everything in the animation world—there’s always room to break the rules. But first thing’s first…what the heck is twinning and why should I (mostly) be avoiding it? Over the years, the subject of “twinning” has come up a lot when students...
by Victor Navone | Sep 20, 2017 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Jobs and Internships
There are many things to take into consideration before asking to change something, and many factors that will affect what the answer is. Learn when (and when not) to suggest changes with legendary Pixar animator Victor Navone. There are many things to take into...
by Chris Williams | Sep 13, 2017 | Animation, Animation Mentor, Animation Tips and Tricks
The short answer is: Whatever helps you get the shot done. The longer answer is: It varies from animator to animator and might even be different depending on the shot! Here’s how you can start thinking about your approach for different types of shots. I have a...
by Wayne Gilbert | Sep 6, 2017 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
In animation, we want to believe that the character moved, not that someone moved the character. That means you have to animate a character that looks like it is dealing with weight and balance through its own thoughts and efforts—which is not always easy. Read on to...
