Tutorial: Animating Nonverbal Communication in Maya
https://youtu.be/vTOgdlHfceU In this tutorial, Animation Mentor graduate Nathaniel Seymour explores how to animate clear emotion and storytelling without dialogue. Using his simple “Imp Rock” character and a giant flower, he demonstrates how...
Free Workshop: Polishing Passes
https://youtu.be/jzuxAmadcm8 Take your animation beyond the blocking stage and into a truly polished performance. In this recorded workshop, mentor and Framestore Animation Supervisor Arslan Elver breaks down how to refine spacing, clean up arcs,...
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!
