https://youtu.be/BQ1EDWtENVg This is a recording of a live webinar from July 23 2024. Push your...
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https://youtu.be/BQ1EDWtENVg This is a recording of a live webinar from July 23 2024. Push your...
https://youtu.be/S1MRs3XJVPI This is a recording of a live webinar from June 26, 2024. Take your...
https://youtu.be/vuF9qzfJcxo Recording of live webinar from May 22, 2024 with Michael Tanzillo...
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https://youtu.be/tlZjdojuzac Recording of live webinar from March 21, 2024 with Animator...
Watch the best 3D animation student work taught pro animators from Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks from the original online animation school.
Professional previs artist Bao Er Ho shares highlights from her career as well as key things you should know about previsualization.
Fun Fact: Before Kevin was an animator he was a doctor and a neuroscientist! Since becoming an...
Pro animator Jason Martinsen shows us his workflow and walks us through a live animation demo in this webinar recap.
To learn more about the short film process, we sat down with the animators behind Snip, a brand new animated short. These talented animators are Animation Mentor alumni, and we’re very proud of them. Read on to hear how they brought our Stella and Stan rigs to life!
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!
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.
Watch the 2019 showcase from the first online animation school, Animation Mentor! This year we have 19 shots from students in 13 different countries.
I love my job. I get to see students—who have a massive desire and passion to tackle their...
Hey kids and kids at heart! Ever wonder what happened to your favorite Saturday morning cartoons? Anne Choi takes a nostalgic look back at the evolution of classic cartoon favorites.
So, you’ve secured an animation demo reel review {yay!) Learn the do’s and don’ts of reel reviews from Senior Animator Andrew Park.
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!
Basically, the idea is this—if you nail the timing and posing of the body (hips, torso, etc), then...
A "moving hold” is basically just a way to have your character hold a key pose for a long time...
The difference between appealing and unappealing animation isn’t limited to subject; what matters is how you present ideas, concepts, and emotional highs/lows to the audience. Learn about Appeal from Disney Toon Studios animator Ethan Hurd!
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.