by Animation Mentor | Jun 26, 2025 | 12 Principles of Animation, Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Mentors
The 12 Principles of Animation are the foundation of every great animated performance. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor instructor Don Kim, veteran animator and animation series director, breaks down each principle, explaining how they work and why they matter for...
by Animation Mentor | Jun 20, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating character reactions is at the heart of believable storytelling. In this tutorial, professional animator Natasha Krinsky reviews student clips and shares her top advice for animating authentic character responses to events. Meet Natasha Krinsky With...
by Animation Mentor | Jun 18, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Interviews
Creating believable animation starts with understanding how characters move—and that means understanding rigging. In this free workshop, Chris Nelder, Founder and CEO of Twisted Mountain Animation, breaks down the essentials of character rigging for animators. Watch...
by Animation Mentor | Jun 17, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating convincing lip sync is one of the most challenging, and rewarding, skills for any character animator. In this focused tutorial, animator Carlo Loffredo shares his approach to animating dialogue in Maya, drawing on years of experience animating for major...
by Animation Mentor | Jun 12, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating a four-legged walk cycle can seem daunting, but with the right approach, you can bring any creature to life. In this tutorial, professional animator and mentor Don Kim demonstrates his process for animating a natural quadruped walk in Autodesk Maya. Get to...
by Animation Mentor | Jun 2, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Interviews, Mentors
Character animators are actors who perform with their pencil or mouse instead of on stage. Join Animator and Series Director Don Kim for this free online workshop to help you create compelling and believable animated character performances. Don shares his top tips and...
by Animation Mentor | Jun 2, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
If you’ve ever wondered how to bring a character’s run to life with energy, style, and believability, you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, veteran animator and Animation Mentor instructor Jason Martinsen walks us through his process for animating a dynamic run...
