Jenn Burchfield We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Burchfield, an accomplished...
Navigating the Animation Landscape: Jenn Burchfield’s Journey From Student to Industry Pro
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Animation Mentor Articles
Teresa Falcone: From Character Performer to Pixar Animator
Explore the journey of Teresa Falcone, whose transition from performer to Pixar Animator offers valuable insights into careers in animation.
Martin Scalzotto: A Global Animation Career Across 4 Continents
Sony Pictures Imageworks Senior Animator Martin Scalzotto shares his global animation story – from Argentina to Indonesia, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Canada!
How 1st Grade Sketches and a Chance Encounter Led Ricky Robinson to a Career as a Senior Game Animator
Animation Mentor Alumni Ricky Robinson on his journey to becoming a Senior Animator at Warner Bros. Games.
How an Animation Mentor Alum became an Annie Awards-nominee for Stop Motion
Animation Mentor alumni Rich Farris discusses his Annie Awards nomination and path from 3D animation student to stop motion film director.
Behind the Screen with Annie Awards-nominated Alum Prashanth Cavale
Animation Mentor Alumni Prashanth Cavale on his Annie Awards nomination and techniques he used animating DreamWorks Animation’s top films.
Kolby Krook: How I Went From Animation Mentor Student to ILM
We caught up with Animation Mentor Alumni Kolby Krook to learn about life as a Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic.
Meet Darius: The Newest Animation Mentor Character
Meet Darius, the newest member of our animation character family! He’s a highly expressive rig, allowing our students to create engaging performances.
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
Mentor Tim Ingersoll may work at DreamWorks now, but he’s worked at a variety of studios throughout his career! We asked if he prefers working at large or small studios and here’s what he had to say.
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.
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