Tutorial: How to Animate Swimming
https://youtu.be/gW__BqTBcfs?si=LkOTVtiJDRpiYyjQ 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...
Tutorial: How to Animate Tossing or Throwing
https://youtu.be/A5iSFBVTcpA?si=XMfpuXp55ThVKA1p 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...
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2025 – Celebrating 20 Years
Presenting the 2025 Animation Mentor Student Showcase, featuring work from our 3D character animation students.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2024 – Celebrating Global Creativity
Presenting the 2024 Animation Mentor Student Showcase, featuring work from our 3D character animation students.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2023
Presenting the 2023 Animation Mentor Student Showcase, featuring work from our 3D character animation students.
Tutorial: How to Master the 12 Principles of Animation
Learn the 12 Principles of Animation with Don Kim. Discover essential tips for squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, timing, and more to create believable, dynamic animation.
Appeal: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
The difference between appealing and unappealing animation isn’t limited to subject; what matters is how you present ideas, concepts, and emotional highs/lows to the audience. Learn about Appeal from Disney Toon Studios animator Ethan Hurd!
Solid Drawing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
Think you don’t need drawing skills as a 3D animator? Think again! Jay Jackson explains how drawing skills are essential for every animation style and shares some insider tips.
