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ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS

Tutorial: How to Animate a Character Opening a Door

https://youtu.be/u0wX4qO65dY In this lesson, Animation Mentor mentor and Rant Senior 3D Animator Gleb Sitnichenko walks through how to animate a character opening a door in a way that feels physical, clear, and story‑driven. He focuses on planning with reference,...

Tutorial: How to Animate First Person and POV Shots

https://youtu.be/rvudIbcVLm8 In this tutorial, Animation Mentor alum and game animator Marta Perez Garcia breaks down how to plan and animate first person and POV shots that feel immersive, readable, and comfortable to watch. She covers what first person really means,...

Tutorial: Overlap and Pendulum Motion in Animation

https://youtu.be/KPqPcBN90fk In this tutorial, veteran animator and Animation Mentor instructor Anthony Wong explains how to understand and animate overlap using pendulum motion, then shows how to apply the same ideas to a more complex figure‑eight motion in Maya....

Tutorial: Building a Standout Gameplay Animation Demo Reel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhM1pJC8RN8 In this tutorial, Animation Mentor Game Animation Program mentor Natasha Krinsky explains how to build a gameplay animation demo reel that actually stands out to studios. She covers what to include (and leave out), how long...

Tutorial: How to Animate Characters Sitting Down Like a Pro

https://youtu.be/2kYsXcyn8qo In this lesson, Animation Mentor mentor and Rant Senior 3D Animator Gleb Sitnichenko breaks down how to animate a character sitting down in a way that feels physical and full of personality. He starts from a simple four‑pose structure,...

DEMO REEL ADVICE

Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette

So, you've secured a demo reel review at a convention, job fair, etc., but it's not just about the work! You want to make a good impression too. There are definitely do's and don'ts to abide by when getting your demo reel reviewed—learn what they are from Image Engine...

5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel

Image from Francisco Ucke's 2018 Student Showcase Shot!   At Animation Mentor, we know demo reels are the most important asset you have when looking for your dream animation job! In fact, we dedicate an entire class to teaching our students how to build their own...

A Guide to Demo Reel Reviews at Animation Conventions

Heading to CTN—or any other convention—this year with your demo reel in tow? First, read these pro tips on what to bring, how to get your reel reviewed, and more from some of our own mentors and reel reviewers who have seen it al! The annual CTN animation expo in...

Shawn Kelly Answers 5 Burning Questions About Demo Reels

Animation Mentor co-founder and ILM Lead Animator Shawn Kelly answers five great student questions about demo reels and gives advice on applying for studio animation jobs. And he should know—he’s been at ILM for more than 20 years! Get ready to soak up some knowledge....

Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio?

In our recent webinar, Animation Mentor Co-founder and Industrial Light & Magic Lead Animator Shawn Kelly took a little break from working on Avengers 3 to critique some student demo reels and to talk about do's and don'ts, creature animation, and what studios are...

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