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Don't Be Scared to Critique More Experienced Animators
We get it! It can be tough giving feedback to animators who are more advanced than you. You worry...
I’ll never be as good an animator as so-and-so…
Sooner or later—usually sooner—someone is going to come along and blow you out of the water. But...
Meet Your New Mentors: Jeremy Lazare and Tim Ingersoll
We’re pretty pumped for you to meet your newest mentors, Jeremy Lazare from Blue Sky Studios and...
Is Your Demo Reel Ready for a Major Studio?
Shawn Kelly, AM Co-founder and ILM Lead Animator, took a break from working on Avengers 3 to talk demo reel do’s and don’ts, creature animation, and what studios are looking for in your reel!
How to Approach an Acting Test
Coming up with a great idea for an acting test is difficult. What are some things that can help...
Game vs. Film Animation with Riot’s Senior Character Animator Alex Lehmann
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at Pixar? Of course your do! That’s why we chatted with Nate Wall, mentor and animator for The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, and Finding Dory!
Solid Drawing: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
Think you don’t need drawing skills as a 3D animator? Think again! Jay Jackson explains how drawing skills are essential for every animation style and shares some insider tips.
Exaggeration: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
EXAGGERATION! Learn more from pro Dana Boadway-Masson about how you can use this principle to become a better animator in a BIG and BOLD way.
Secondary Action: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
Good secondary action energizes your shots and marks the difference between being a competent animator and an entertaining visual storyteller. Learn how you can use this principle to become a better animator from pro Kevin Koch.
Arc: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time. Now we’re on principle 7, which is Arc! Find out why you need to know about it, what it looks like, and how to use it to improve your own animation.
Slow In and Slow Out: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
Today we’re taking it sloooow with number 6 of the 12 Basic Principles of Animation: Slow In and Slow Out. Find out how to use it to improve your animation.
Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
We’re covering the 12 Basic Principles of Animation one principle at a time! The fourth principle,...
Why I Learned Game Animation (And What You Can Expect)
I love watching feature films, but there’s something about interactive media that draws me in...
7 Things All Animators Need to Start (or Stop) Doing Right Now
This post is a list of common mistakes that I see beginning animators making when doing body...
Animation Career Paths: Alumnus Niek Neervens on Game Animation and Horizon Zero Dawn
Woohoo! This is the second post in our series about the wide world of career paths for animators!...
How I Got My Dream Job: A Q&A with Alumnus and Framestore Animator Usman Olomu
We caught up with Usman Olomu, Summer 2016 Animation Mentor graduate and now Framestore London...
Animation Career Paths: Jose Alejandro Garcia Muñoz on Creating Legend Quest, the First Animated Netflix Series from Latin America
We’re excited to kick off the first of our series on animation career paths for animators!...
Alvise Avati Talks Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Essential Creature Animation Advice for Students
At age 32, Alvise Avati decided to switch careers and become an animator. Now he has films like...
What is it like to be a Pixar animator? A Q&A with Mentor Nate Wall
Have you heard of the bouncing ball? It’s a classic animation exercise that every aspiring animator learns, but it’s not just for beginners. Read on and we’ll show you why the bouncing ball is so much more than just an introductory animation exercise.
ILM London's Chris Hurtt On Animating for Live Action vs. Animated Films
Ahoy! We wanted to get a better sense of the difference between working on fully animated films...
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