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Animation Mentor Articles
7 Things You Should Know About Previsualization
Professional previs artist Bao Er Ho shares highlights from her career as well as key things you should know about previsualization.
New Workshop: 3D Character Modeling 02 for Games
It’s always fun to catch up with our wonderful alumni! Please enjoy this interview with Jellyfish Animator Cinthia Mussi where she shares her school experience and animation advice.
The Pros and Cons of Large vs. Small Animation Studios
As a young animator looking for career advice, you must have lots of questions. Some of the most...
8 Things Maya Noobs Must Know
So, you’ve always wanted to learn animation. You’ve heard of this software package called “Maya”...
Beginner Tips: Why You Should Master the Bouncing Ball Animation with Ray Chase
Animation Mentor Co-Founder Shawn Kelly shares why you need more creature animation in YOUR demo reel, regardless of the studios you are applying to. Read along and then go polish your demo reel!
Yair Gutierrez: From Animation Mentor Student to Captain America Civil War Animator
Talk about a student success story! Animation Mentor alumnus Yair Gutierrez is killing it at...
The Ultimate Guide to Animation for Beginners
Animation Mentor students share 4 great tips on how to stay positive, focused, and connected while working remotely.
The Story of Animation Mentor: How 3 Studio Animators Changed the Animation Industry
The best animation advice comes from the pros! Read on for important tips from Blue Sky Animator Dave Vasquez.
New 2D Animation Workshop: Walk Cycles & Character Movement
In honor of our 15th anniversary, we spoke with animators Paul Allen and David Vallone, two of our longest-serving mentors, about the changes they’ve seen in the student body and what they love about teaching.
Learning the Basics of Animation: How Our Courses Can Help You Become Industry-Ready
We had such a blast hosting Industrial Light & Magic Animator Jean-Denis Haas for our two-part webinar, Animating From Home. Watch the replay below!
Alumni Spotlight: Jellyfish Animator Cinthia Mussi
As part of our series reflecting on Animation Mentor’s 15th birthday, we reached out to AM alumnus and Lead Animator at Epic Games, Brandon Beckstead.
Q&A with Alum and Blue Sky Animator Dave Vasquez
Animation Mentor has been teaching online for 15 years so we’re very comfortable working from home. Read on for a list of tips from the real pros: our students and alumni. They have great advice!
Alumni Spotlight: Pixar Animator Mike Stern
Animation Mentor is celebrating its 15th anniversary with insight from its Co-Founders and a timeline of big moments in the industry since 2005.
15 Years: Celebrating with Mentors Paul Allen and David Vallone
Sony Animator and Animation Mentor alum Alex Olea shares what it’s like to work at a studio and how he got to work on Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse—in English y en español. ¡Sigue leyendo para aprender más!
Alumni Spotlight: Blue Sky Senior Technical Animator Teresa Storhoff
We felt inspired chatting with Mike Mattesi of FORCE Drawing, as he shared his journey and his tips for beginning artists.
Did you know that drawing skills can be helpful for animators and that anyone can learn to draw?? Read our conversation below to learn more.
Webinar Recap: Is Animation Mentor Worth It?
Start 2020 strong—check out our most popular blog posts of the past year and get your fill of animation tips and tricks!
Animating From Home with Jean-Denis Haas
Pro animator Jason Martinsen shows us his workflow and walks us through a live animation demo in this webinar recap.
Q&A with Fortnite and Spyjinx Animator Brandon Beckstead
Animation Mentor staff pick their favorite films of the 2010s.
15 Years: Celebrating with Mentors Greg Kyle & Dave Burgess
We’re excited to announce our newest workshop, Introduction to 3D Character Modeling, taught by Hong Chan Lim, Senior Character Artist at Blizzard Entertainment.
4 Tips for Working from Home – How to Stay Positive
Pixar Animator and Animation Mentor graduate Luis Uribe shares his animation journey and advice in English y en español. ¡Sigue leyendo para aprender más!
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