https://youtu.be/MoDjwHmqOdo Natasha Krinsky, an Animation Mentor mentor and CG animator who has...
Tutorial: Motion Capture for Games, Comparing Suits, Vicon Stages, and Markerless AI Capture
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ANIMATION TIPS & TRICKS
Tutorial: Motion Capture for Games, Comparing Suits, Vicon Stages, and Markerless AI Capture
https://youtu.be/MoDjwHmqOdo Natasha Krinsky, an Animation Mentor mentor and CG animator who has worked on games including Life is Strange: True Colors, Madden NFL 23, Madden NFL 24, Clockwork Revolution, and Six Days in Fallujah, sits down with senior animator Mike...
Tutorial: Choosing Dialogue Audio for an Acting Test
https://youtu.be/QAczyK6NY-g Nicholas De Lotto, an animator at DreamWorks Animation currently working on Shrek 5, walks through how he chooses and prepares dialogue audio for a shot for an acting test. In this tutorial, Nick covers what makes a piece of dialogue worth...
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...
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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