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13 Podcasts Animators Should Listen to In 2021
Every animator has to start somewhere, and for most professional animators that somewhere was Autodesk Maya. Read on to learn why mastering Maya 3D is so important for your animation journey!
10 Advanced Acting Performance Tips for Animators
We have a very SPECIAL blog post from veteran mentor, Dana Boadway-Masson. She walks you through...
What NOT to Do as a New Animator
Fun Fact: Before Kevin was an animator he was a doctor and a neuroscientist! Since becoming an...
8 Things Maya Noobs Must Know
So, you’ve always wanted to learn animation. You’ve heard of this software package called “Maya”...
What Ever Happened to Saturday Morning Cartoons?
When it comes to art, lots of people stop before they’ve even started because they think they don’t have enough natural talent be a good painter. Well, painter, mentor, and Animation Mentor Curriculum Director Justin Owens is here to tell you that this is definitely a myth! With enough drive, dedication, practice and passion, you can become a great painter. Here’s how to get started!
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 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.
Top 10 Animation Blogs of 2019: Tips, Tricks, & Interviews
We are beyond excited to introduce a brand new workshop this fall taught by Jay Jackson! Jay’s workshop, 2D Animation for Beginners, will teach traditional animation with modern tools and is perfect for all of you animation nerds out there! Read on to learn more about Jay and our awesome workshop.
Animation Tutorial with Lead Reel FX Animator
Animation homages aren’t a problem if you use them infrequently, but it’s important to keep your work fresh and creative. Read on to learn the top 5 clichés to look out for!
Best Animated Movies of the Decade: From ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ to ‘Into the Spider-Verse’
We chatted with Creatures alumna Natalia Falowksa about her work on The Lion King and her time at two large VFX studios. Read on to hear about her school experience, career advice, and favorite Guardians of the Galaxy character.
New Workshop: Introduction to 3D Character Modeling
Did you know that together Shawn Kelly and Carlos Baena have worked on over 40 blockbusters?! If you’re curious about a career in animation, or simply wondering what to put on your demo reel, look no further. Shawn & Carlos cover animation career advice from all angles in this entertaining webinar. Check it out!
6 Key Things You Need to Succeed as an Animator
I love my job. I get to see students—who have a massive desire and passion to tackle their...
The 6 Basic Emotions: Animating Sadness with Tim Ingersoll
When it comes to art, lots of people stop before they’ve even started because they think they don’t have enough natural talent be a good painter. Well, painter, mentor, and Animation Mentor Curriculum Director Justin Owens is here to tell you that this is definitely a myth! With enough drive, dedication, practice and passion, you can become a great painter. Here’s how to get started!
Q&A with OpenPixel Studios Co-Founder Kathryn Taccone
All animators have different tastes and directions we’d like to take our animation careers. Some of us may prefer wild cartoony action, others may prefer subtle realism. But even if you don’t imagine yourself specializing in cartoony animation, studying it will add important tools to your foundation and make you a better overall animator. Cartoony animation isn’t just for cartoony animators—and here’s why!
Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel
Why do Animation Mentor students use Autodesk Maya? Is this animation software really that important? Can I learn it on my own?
For answers to these and other important questions, read 5 Reasons Why 3D Animators Should Know Autodesk Maya.
Some Tips for Animating Dialogue
Mentor and Animator Jay Jackson has worked on some of our favorites! From The Little Mermaid to...
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...
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...
New Workshop Alert: Intermediate Storyboarding
Because of the overwhelming popularity of Storyboarding Fundamentals since it’s launch in 2015,...
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