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Free Workshop: Animating Facial Expressions
https://youtu.be/BQ1EDWtENVg Push your facial animation skills to the next level in this free...
Free Workshop: Mastering Lip Sync in Animation
https://youtu.be/S1MRs3XJVPI Take your dialogue animation to the next level in this free workshop...
Free Workshop: Introduction to Substance 3D Painter
https://youtu.be/vuF9qzfJcxo Learn how to utilize Substance 3D Painter to simplify and superpower...
Navigating AI in the Animation and VFX Industries with Michael Tanzillo
https://youtu.be/RRFrGUOA55I Michael Tanzillo sat down with Animation Mentor to discuss the impact...
State of the Animation Industry and AI with Alessandro Camporota
https://youtu.be/tlZjdojuzac Animator Alessandro Camporota sat down with Animation Mentor to...
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2022
Watch the best 3D animation student work taught pro animators from Disney, Pixar, and DreamWorks from the original online animation school.
7 Things You Should Know About Previsualization
Professional previs artist Bao Er Ho shares highlights from her career as well as key things you should know about previsualization.
What NOT to Do as a New Animator
Fun Fact: Before Kevin was an animator he was a doctor and a neuroscientist! Since becoming an...
Animating From Home with Jean-Denis Haas
Pro animator Jason Martinsen shows us his workflow and walks us through a live animation demo in this webinar recap.
15 Years: Happy Birthday Animation Mentor!
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 Tutorial with Lead Reel FX Animator
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!
Best Animated Movies of the Decade: From ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ to ‘Into the Spider-Verse’
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.
Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2019
Watch the 2019 showcase from the first online animation school, Animation Mentor! This year we have 19 shots from students in 13 different countries.
6 Key Things You Need to Succeed as an Animator
I love my job. I get to see students—who have a massive desire and passion to tackle their...
Carlos Baena’s Journey: Simplicity in Animation
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.
Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette
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.
A Guide to Demo Reel Reviews at Animation Conventions
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!
Pro Animation Trick: Forget About the Legs!
Basically, the idea is this—if you nail the timing and posing of the body (hips, torso, etc), then...
Why All Animators Need to Master the Moving Hold
A "moving hold” is basically just a way to have your character hold a key pose for a long time...
Appeal: The 12 Basic Principles of Animation
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!
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