DreamWorks animator Tim Ingersoll shares the key to successfully and believably animating “Sadness.” Pro tip: It begins in the eyes.
The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Sadness with Tim Ingersoll
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Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel
Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic, 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!
How to Become an Animator with Sir Wade: A YouTuber’s Journey
Animation Mentor alumnus and YouTuber Sir Wade shares his student experience and talks about his journey to become an animator.
Carlos Baena’s Journey: Simplicity in Animation
Hey kids and kids at heart! Ever wonder what happened to your favorite Saturday morning cartoons? Anne Choi takes a nostalgic look back at the evolution of classic cartoon favorites.
Our Top 10 Animation Blog Posts of 2018
Start 2019 with a bang by reviewing our most popular posts of 2018! Learn how to master a moving...
You Are a Tool
Animation Mentor Co-Founder Shawn Kelly drops some truth bombs about being a studio animator....
Some Tips for Animating Dialogue
Mentor and Animator Jay Jackson has worked on some of our favorites! From The Little Mermaid to...
Recharge Your Animation Batteries
Eventually, no matter who you are, and no matter how much passion you have, your animation...
The New Animator’s Guide to Industry Politics
Because industry politics is an uncomfortable—and sometimes unfortunate—topic, I think it’s...
Why Your Animation Needs Contrast, Part 2: Timing
Last month, Shawn Kelly talked about the overall importance of contrast in entertainment and any...
How to Make BIG Changes to Your Polished Shot
This tip is huge. Honestly. At least for me, and my workflow, it's massive. The concept is simple,...
Video: How to Create Walk Cycles for Video Games
Creating a convincing walk cycle for games can be tough but when you also need to have a walk move...
Do You Need Natural Talent To Be A Good Animator?
We asked former student, current mentor, and Blue Sky Studios animator Dan Segarra, “Do you need...
Why Your Animation Needs Contrast, Part 1: Posing
What's contrast? Well, on your TV, your digital camera, or in Photoshop, it's the amount of...
Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette
So, you’ve secured an animation demo reel review {yay!) Learn the do’s and don’ts of reel reviews from Senior Animator Andrew Park.
What is Visual Development in Animation?
Nolen Lee—freelance artist, Punching Pandas creator, and new mentor—shares what a Visual...
What is Previsualization?
The art of making entertainment has been evolving from the very beginning. Now with animation, the...
Are you ergonomically correct?
As an animator, or animation student, you likely spend a LOT of your time at a desk of some...
5 Key Steps for Effective Blocking
What are some effective blocking methods? This is a question that students ask a lot! According to...
3 New Animation Mentor Workshops!
We’re SO excited to announce that we’ll have not one, not two, but THREE new workshops starting...
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