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Free Workshop: Creating a Standout Animation Demo Reel

https://youtu.be/Hh_rgOsFMwM You’ve spent countless hours animating your best shots but translating them into a demo reel that will make your work shine above the rest isn’t always a clear task.  In this free workshop, Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos gives...

Free Workshop: Storyboarding for Animators

https://youtu.be/25sVDgl-Jug?si=mHoL4g8-nzSUHbdi Great animation starts with great planning. Join Eisner and Annie Award-winning cartoonist Mike Kunkel for this free workshop to help you build your storytelling knowledge and inspiration using an animator’s point of...

Free Workshop: Maya for Blender Animators

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHxxBtXEXpo Know how to animate in Blender but don’t know where to start with Autodesk Maya? In this free workshop, Animator Myles Jackson shows some simple steps on how to get started using Maya for the first time, with the skills you...

Free Workshop: Unreal Engine for Animators

https://youtu.be/xAw89vFvY10 Unreal Engine is a powerful tool for animators well beyond games. In this free workshop, Blizzard Senior Animator Olivier Zurcher discusses how every animator can use Unreal Engine.  Olivier shares demos in Unreal Engine and also...

Free Workshop: Cameras and Cinematography for Animators

https://youtu.be/IJUnzk6ORtE?si=faBmXdYQr94IRJMt Animators often forget about the last character in their scene who is often the most important — the camera. In this free workshop, Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos shares his insights on how to avoid this...

DEMO REEL ADVICE

Free Workshop: Creating a Standout Animation Demo Reel

https://youtu.be/Hh_rgOsFMwM You’ve spent countless hours animating your best shots but translating them into a demo reel that will make your work shine above the rest isn’t always a clear task.  In this free workshop, Disney Animation Supervisor Ere Santos gives...

Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel

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...

Top 3 Reasons You Need Creature Animation on Your Demo Reel

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,...

Animation Demo Reel Review Etiquette

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...

5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel

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...

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