by Animation Mentor | Dec 30, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning, Games
Unreal Blueprints can feel overwhelming at first, but in this tutorial animator and mentor Nicole Gregory walks through the basics step by step so animators can start using Blueprint without fear. She connects familiar animation concepts to Unreal’s tools so you can...
by Animation Mentor | Dec 19, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
In this tutorial, Rant Senior 3D Animator Gleb Sitnichenko breaks down his tips for animating fluid dancing scenes. Watch the full video above. Meet Gleb Sitnichenko Gleb Sitnichenko has been a professional animator since 2017. He began his career at Live Animations,...
by Animation Mentor | Dec 12, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating magic spells and power-ups is about more than flashy visual effects. It requires strong acting choices, clear character decisions, and thoughtful planning. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor game animation mentor Natasha Krinsky reviews student work and...
by Animation Mentor | Dec 8, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Unlock the secrets of compelling animation! Join Animator Jason Martinsen and learn how to craft poses that clearly communicate your intent, feature strong lines of action, and showcase striking silhouettes. Discover practical strategies and expert tips for using the...
by Animation Mentor | Dec 5, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating a convincing swim cycle is all about rhythm, flow, and believable body mechanics in a weightless environment. In this tutorial, Supervising Animator and longtime Animation Mentor mentor Jason Martinsen walks through how to create smooth, natural swimming...
by Animation Mentor | Dec 1, 2025 | Animation, Animation Tips and Tricks, Continual Learning
Animating a character tossing an object combines solid posing, clean constraints, and attention to hand interaction. In this tutorial, Natasha from Animation Mentor’s Game Animation Program walks through a Maya demo showing how to make a character believably grip and...
