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ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS
Tutorial: Animating Character-Prop Interaction Using Parent Constraint Keyframing
https://youtu.be/fLbu1oOzcjw Animator Nathaniel Seymour walks through animating a character gripping and releasing a prop using parent constraints and constraint keyframing in this recorded video tutorial. He builds a shot where a character pulls a giant match out of...
Tutorial: How to Choose Relatable, Everyday Scenarios for an Acting Test
https://youtu.be/hAul5CtvQ_Y Jason Martinsen, a senior animator at Naughty Dog and an Animation Mentor mentor, walks through how to plan an acting test that stands out instead of blending into every other demo reel. He breaks down how to pick the right audio, find an...
Tutorial: Animating Character Environmental Interaction
https://youtu.be/bQZFBxiXxrc Animator Nathaniel Seymour walks through a full character and environment interaction using a personal short film project. He shows how a character reaches for a flower that's just out of reach, then decides to pull down the entire plant...
Tutorial: Why This DreamWorks Animator Films Himself Before Animating a Single Frame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Aacsi114kI Nicholas De Lotto, an animator at DreamWorks Animation currently working on Shrek 5, walks through how he uses his own video reference to block out a shot. In this tutorial, Nick shows why shooting yourself acting out a...
Tutorial: Why Game Cameras Are Starting to Feel Like Movies
https://youtu.be/b2fwLwzK93s Natasha Krinsky, an Animation Mentor mentor who teaches in the Game Animation and Character Animation programs, walks through how camera placement works in video games and why modern game cameras have started to feel more like film...
DEMO REEL ADVICE
Free Workshop: Polishing Passes
https://youtu.be/jzuxAmadcm8 Take your animation beyond the blocking stage and into a truly polished performance. In this recorded workshop, mentor and Framestore Animation Supervisor Arslan Elver breaks down how to refine spacing, clean up arcs, and elevate secondary...
Free Reel Workshop with DreamWorks Head of Character Animation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJn_Jv-XgZg Learn the essentials of what makes a demo reel truly stand out in this focused workshop with DreamWorks Head of Character Animation Sean Sexton. You’ll walk through the 5 key things every strong show reel needs, along with...
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,...
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