What is Game Animation?
Game animation is similar to feature film animation, with a particular emphasis on body mechanics, weight, and impact. Unlike in film, game animators have to make sure their animation (composed of walk cycles, run cycles, idle cycles, and action sequences) is polished and appealing from every camera angle. This offers a unique level of freedom and creativity in their approach to animation. Game animation is high-quality and on par with feature-level animation—many professional animators work in both industries.
Video games are a growing, multi-billion dollar industry. Game studios need keyframe animators to create engaging characters that give players an interactive, in-game experience. Animation Mentor offers a unique take on game animation by integrating workflows from Maya to Unreal Engine, allowing you to animate and then play your character in real-time. Advanced animators with solid body mechanics experience can jump straight into game animation.
Game Animation: Fundamentals
6-Week Workshop
LIVE Q&As | 6 Weekly 1-hour Q&As
START DATE | Week of September 25, 2023
PRICE | $899
Learn basic game animation workflow techniques with State of Decay Animation Director Reid Johnson. Register now to take Reid's workshop.
Game Animation: Combat Attacks
6-Week Workshop
LIVE Q&As | 6 Weekly 1-hour Q&As
START DATE | To Be Announced
PRICE | $899
Learn to animate combat attacks from Maya to Unreal Engine 4 with pro game animators! Click the link below to discover when the next workshop will be offered.
Want to Become a Game Animator?
If you’re new to animation, we recommend the following learning path to start your journey as a professional game animator.
– Start Here –
Animation
Basics
12-Week Course
Begin your character animation journey and master the basics.
– Continue Here –
Game Animation Fundamentals
6-Week Workshop
Animate a character to play live in the Unreal Engine.
Game Animation: Combat Attacks
6-Week Workshop
Create a thrilling fight sequence between characters.