Tutorial: How to Choose Relatable, Everyday Scenarios for an Acting Test
https://youtu.be/hAul5CtvQ_Y Jason Martinsen, a senior animator at Naughty Dog and an Animation Mentor mentor, walks through how to plan an acting test that stands out instead of blending into every other demo reel. He breaks down how to pick the...
Free Workshop: Using Sketchbook Practice to Create Characters with Stephen Silver
https://youtu.be/L1OpbCdS7G0 Learn how stronger character development and drawing starts with truly observing the world around you in this free live-recorded workshop with character designer Stephen Silver. Stephen breaks down what artists should...
2026 Animation Mentor Student Showcase
Presenting the 2026 Animation Mentor Student Showcase, featuring work from our 3D character and game animation students.
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.
Free Workshop: The 12 Principles of Animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7zN66riKKI Master the fundamentals that have shaped animation for nearly a century. In this free recorded workshop, Disney veteran animator Jay Jackson, breaks down the 12 Principles of Animation and shows you how...
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!
