When you think of showing emotion in animation, what's the first thing that pops into your head....
When you think of showing emotion in animation, what's the first thing that pops into your head....
Heading to an animation convention? First, read up on what to bring, how to get your reel reviewed, and more from some of our mentors and reel reviewers!
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We asked star student Amanda Robertson to share her experience taking Storyboarding Fundamentals...
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Animation Mentor co-founder and ILM Lead Animator Shawn Kelly answers five questions about demo reels and tips for applying to studio animation jobs.
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We’re continuing our in-depth look at the 2017 Animation Mentor Student Showcase! Meet the...
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We’re taking a deep dive on the 2017 Animation Mentor Student Showcase! Meet the animators, find...
We asked Animation Mentor Grad, Pixar Animator, and current mentor Jane Cassidy to share the...
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2017 has been...eventful to say the least. And that’s why we’re more grateful than ever for the...
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Good friend of Animation Mentor Malana McFarlen visited the Portland Art Museum last week to see...