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Free Webinar: Soft Skills for Animators

https://youtu.be/hbNrMAgpYbo When you’re deep in animation school or production, it’s easy to think your problems come down to “not being motivated enough.” In this talk, Animation Mentor alum and director Fernanda Frick breaks that idea apart and shows how much of...
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What Does a Technical Animator Do in Games?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10h0UsKxCn4 In this presentation, animator and Animation Mentor mentor Nicole Gregory explains what a technical animator does, why the role is vital on game projects, and how tech animators collaborate with animators, programmers, and...
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Tutorial: Animating a Sneak Walk Cycle with Personality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3QlIrbxGXo In this tutorial, Animation Mentor Game Animation and Character Animation mentor Natasha Krinsky shows how to build a sneak walk cycle that feels stealthy, physical, and full of character. She starts from classic walk‑cycle...
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Alum AJ Jefferies Shares Advice on Making Independent Shorts

AJ Jefferies AJ Jefferies has been making animation since he was a kid, starting with hand-drawn Looney Tunes-style shorts before moving into 3D. After working as a CG generalist, he came to Animation Mentor to focus on character animation, which helped him push his...
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Tutorial: Using Green Screen Reference in Maya

https://youtu.be/w-PS_-ew9hQ In this lesson, Animation Mentor mentor Zachary Rahman shows how to use a green screen to shoot clear acting reference and then bring that reference into Maya in a way that supports staging, clarity, and efficient blocking. He walks...
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Alum AJ Jefferies Shares Advice on Making Independent Shorts

AJ Jefferies AJ Jefferies has been making animation since he was a kid, starting with hand-drawn Looney Tunes-style shorts before moving into 3D. After working as a CG generalist, he came to Animation Mentor to focus on character animation, which helped him push his...
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Free Workshop: Maya Survival Skills for New Animators

https://youtu.be/0G2588Byfxs Join Senior Character Animator Nicole Herr for this engaging recorded workshop on simple techniques and tricks to make your Maya workflow simpler and smoother. Learn the basics of layers and constraints to help push your animation...
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Free Workshop: animBot Temp Controls for Maya

https://youtu.be/mLOg3pq7wEs Discover how to easily implement sophisticated constraints in Maya that offer stronger control and adaptability for your characters and props. ILM Senior Animator Mario Orlando explores practical techniques to leverage animBot tools,...
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Free Workshop: Transitioning from 2D Animation to 3D Animation

Animation Director T. Dan Hofstedt discusses similarities and differences in 2D & 3D workflow, mindset, and key management, while reviewing practical strategies and approaches to adapt 2D skills to 3D character animation.
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Free Workshop: Breaking Animation Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mNccKXq2ok Animators constantly make choices about when to follow realism and when to break it. In this workshop, Riot Games Animation Lead Barry Rooney examines the relationship between intent, emotion, and clarity - and uncovers why...
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12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION

ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS

Tutorial: Animating a Sneak Walk Cycle with Personality

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3QlIrbxGXo In this tutorial, Animation Mentor Game Animation and Character Animation mentor Natasha Krinsky shows how to build a sneak walk cycle that feels stealthy, physical, and full of character. She starts from classic walk‑cycle...

Tutorial: Using Green Screen Reference in Maya

https://youtu.be/w-PS_-ew9hQ In this lesson, Animation Mentor mentor Zachary Rahman shows how to use a green screen to shoot clear acting reference and then bring that reference into Maya in a way that supports staging, clarity, and efficient blocking. He walks...

Tutorial: How to Animate a Character Opening a Door

https://youtu.be/u0wX4qO65dY In this lesson, Animation Mentor mentor and Rant Senior 3D Animator Gleb Sitnichenko walks through how to animate a character opening a door in a way that feels physical, clear, and story‑driven. He focuses on planning with reference,...

Tutorial: How to Animate First Person and POV Shots

https://youtu.be/rvudIbcVLm8 In this tutorial, Animation Mentor alum and game animator Marta Perez Garcia breaks down how to plan and animate first person and POV shots that feel immersive, readable, and comfortable to watch. She covers what first person really means,...

Tutorial: Overlap and Pendulum Motion in Animation

https://youtu.be/KPqPcBN90fk In this tutorial, veteran animator and Animation Mentor instructor Anthony Wong explains how to understand and animate overlap using pendulum motion, then shows how to apply the same ideas to a more complex figure‑eight motion in Maya....

DEMO REEL ADVICE

Free Reel Workshop with DreamWorks Head of Character Animation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJn_Jv-XgZg Learn the essentials of what makes a demo reel truly stand out in this focused workshop with DreamWorks Head of Character Animation Sean Sexton. You’ll walk through the 5 key things every strong show reel needs, along with...

Free Workshop: Creating a Standout Animation Demo Reel

https://youtu.be/Hh_rgOsFMwM You’ve spent countless hours animating your best shots but translating them into a demo reel that will make your work shine above the rest isn’t always a clear task.  In this free workshop, Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos gives...

Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel

The field of animation is becoming more popular with each passing year. As the demand for unique and entertaining content grows, the demand for skilled animators is also on the rise. But there’s a catch: this sector is also remarkably competitive! That’s especially...

Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel

Just a few of the films on Shawn Kelly's IMDb page Shawn Kelly, Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Animation Mentor Co-Founder educates us on why you need more creature animation in your demo reel and reminds us that we are all animators. Sit back,...

Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette

So, you've secured a demo reel review at a convention, job fair, etc., but it's not just about the work! You want to make a good impression too. There are definitely do's and don'ts to abide by when getting your demo reel reviewed—learn what they are from Image Engine...

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