What does a Technical Director in Animation do? Blue Sky’s Prashanth Pandurangaiah tells us!
Rio 2 Photo Credit: Blue Sky Studios What the heck is a Technical Director in Animation? We...
Rio 2 Photo Credit: Blue Sky Studios What the heck is a Technical Director in Animation? We...
Netflix has become a staple in all our lives and with their amazing original content such as the...
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Kristina Sepulveda From discovering her love for drawing in college to refining her animation skills at Animation Mentor, Alum Kristina Sepulveda’s career path has been nothing short of inspiring. Now, with credits on major films like Inside Out 2 and Elemental, she...
Unreal Engine is a powerful program and we are thrilled to sit down with Sony Lead Animator Ethan Hurd to learn more about its animation tools. This session will teach you how to start animating directly within the game engine, enabling you to...
Brandon Kern We're thrilled to sit down with Animation Mentor Alumnus and Pixar Animator Brandon Kern, a talented animator whose journey into the world of animation is anything but conventional. With a background in chemistry, Brandon made a bold career shift that led...
Please join us in welcoming Tina, the newest member of our character family! Tina has been in development for a while now and we’re thrilled to see students bring her to life. Students can get access to this exciting new character beginning in our Introduction to...
Fonzo Romano We’re excited to chat with Fonzo Romano, an Animation Mentor alumnus whose journey has taken him from creating comic strips in Lisbon to Lead Animator at Pixomondo, most recently working on the second season of House of the Dragon. Fonzo’s career is a...
The field of animation is becoming more popular with each passing year. As the demand for unique and entertaining content grows, the demand for skilled animators is also on the rise. But there’s a catch: this sector is also remarkably competitive! That’s especially...
Just a few of the films on Shawn Kelly's IMDb page Shawn Kelly, Lead Animator at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and Animation Mentor Co-Founder educates us on why you need more creature animation in your demo reel and reminds us that we are all animators. Sit back,...
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...
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...
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...
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