by Animation Mentor | Sep 26, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating a believable slip and recovery takes more than moving parts—it’s about weight, balance, and character. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor alumnus Myles Jackson shares a process for bringing comedic energy and real physics together, from reference to polish,...
by Animation Mentor | Sep 22, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Small details like blinks and eye darts are the secret to bringing a character’s emotions and thoughts to life. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor instructor Natasha Krinsky explains how subtle eye movements and carefully-timed blinks impact realism, storytelling, and...
by Animation Mentor | Sep 20, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Timing and spacing are the heart of animation—affecting everything from rhythm and weight to style and emotion. In this in-depth tutorial, Supervising Animator Jason Martinsen demonstrates how to shape your animation’s texture and energy using smart timing and spacing...
by Animation Mentor | Sep 16, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Autodesk Maya, Mentors
If you’re just starting your animation journey, learning how to navigate Maya is an essential first step. In this free workshop, Image Engine Senior Animator Denis Dvoryankin walks you through the fundamentals of Autodesk Maya and shows you how to set up a strong...
by Animation Mentor | Sep 4, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Autodesk Maya, Continual Learning, Mentors
Want to speed up your animation workflow and experiment more flexibly in Maya? In this tutorial, iD Software Animator and Animation Mentor instructor Paul Allen breaks down how animBot’s Keyframe Manipulation Sliders help you quickly adjust timing, smooth out...
