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Q&A with 3D Modeler Rin Jones

Today we’re speaking with 3D Modeler and former Animation Mentor student Rin Jones! While Rin was a student she took both the Maya Workshop...
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The Story of Animation Mentor: How 3 Studio Animators Changed the Animation Industry

15 years ago, 3 studio animators set out to create the online learning platform of the future. Most other online schools still haven’t...
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INTERVIEWS

Animation Mentor Student Showcases

Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2020

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Animation Mentor is incredibly proud to announce the 2020 Student Showcase! We look forward to the student showcase every year, but 2020’s student animators...
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Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2016

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It’s been 11 years since Animation Mentor opened its doors to the public as the first online animation school. Seriously, think about that. That’s...
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Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2019

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It is with great pride and excitement that we release our 2019 student showcase! This year we have 19 shots from students representing 13 different...
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12 Principles of Animation

Follow-through and Overlapping Action: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time! The fifth principle is a mouthful: Follow-through and Overlapping Action. Find...
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Arc: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time. Time sure flies, because we're already on principle 7, which is...
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Appeal: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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The difference between appealing animation and unappealing animation is not limited to subject matter, what matters is how you present the ideas, concepts, and...
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Slow In and Slow Out: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time, and we’re only halfway done! Today we’re taking it slooooooooooow. Slow...
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Timing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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You guys...timing is everything, especially when it comes to animation! Conceptually it seems simple, but getting right is a big challenge—and, if you ask...
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Exaggeration: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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We’re still working our way through the 12 Basic Principles of Animation. Next up...EXAGGERATION! Learn more from pro Dana Boadway-Masson about how you can...
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Animation Tips & Tricks

Getting Everything Done: Time Management for Animators

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You have a full time job, you have kids to pick up, and your homework is due tomorrow! What do you do?! 24-year veteran animator...
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The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Happiness with Kevin Koch

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How to animate happiness? Well, is your character happy as a clam? Is your character on cloud nine? Over the moon? On top of...
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The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Fear with Keith Sintay

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When we think about fear it is important to realize that there are several types of fear. There is the “fight or flight” type...
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Timing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation

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You guys...timing is everything, especially when it comes to animation! Conceptually it seems simple, but getting right is a big challenge—and, if you ask...
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Demo Reel Advice

Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio?

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In our recent webinar, Animation Mentor Co-founder and Industrial Light & Magic Lead Animator Shawn Kelly took a little break from working on Avengers...
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Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel

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The field of animation is becoming more popular with each passing year. As the demand for unique and entertaining content grows, the demand for...
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Q&A with OpenPixel Studios Co-Founder Kathryn Taccone

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Animation Mentor: Tell us about your animation journey; why did you decide to pursue animation? Kathryn Taccone: I grew up in a family of creatives,...
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5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel

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Image from Francisco Ucke's 2018 Student Showcase Shot!   At Animation Mentor, we know demo reels are the most important asset you have when looking for...
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