Michael Morgan
Michael has been a professional animator since 2004 and is currently a senior animator at MPC. He has also worked at studios including Sony Pictures Imageworks, Lucasfilm, Framestore, and DNEG on cool films like Spider-Man: No Way Home, Venom, Black Panther, and Guardians of the Galaxy. A fun fact about Michael is that he enjoys capoeira, especially on summer nights. Michael is a graduate of Animation Mentor and currently teaches Animation Basics, our first Core Animation Course.
Michael’s Credits
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Black Panther
Venom
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 2
Recent Films
- Pinocchio
- Spider-Man No Way Home
- F9
- Artemis Fowl
- Venom
- Black Panther
- Pacific Rim: Uprising
Other Films
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
- War for the Planet of the Apesr
- Beauty and the Beast
- Mowgli
- The Legend of Tarzan
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- The Lone Ranger
Video Games
- Sniper Elite 5
- Saints Row
- Zendikar Rising
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance
- 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds
TELEVISION
- Fate: The Winx Saga
- Cursed
- The Clone Wars
What Michael’s Students are Saying
Critiques Have Been Massively Helpful
Michael’s critiques have been massively helpful. He goes in depth and makes sure to respond to any questions or issues I present in my post. His critiques have been instrumental in my improvement as an artist. Additionally, the reference and videos he presents in class are very helpful, and they are consistent in building upon previous lessons / ideas he or the course has presented towards us.
A Pleasure to be in His Class
I think Micheal Morgan is a great mentor, he takes our questions in the Q&A seriously and explains everything well, with a lot of respect to the student. He has a good nature and character and it is a pleasure to be in his class.
Very Knowledgeable
Michael is very knowledgeable and gives informative lectures/demos in Q&As. I can tell every class he comes prepared and has objectives for the day.
Really Kind but Also Honest
Michael Morgan is a really kind but also honest person whose feedback is very helpful. You can see that he has professional animation skills to help us.
Explains Very Clearly
I think Michael can get his point across very well and explains very clearly, he is also interacting more with all the students in the class which I also appreciate very much!
Listens to Students and Caters to Their Needs
He listens to students and caters to their needs. For example he went and took a look at student Maya files to see the technical problems. His Q&A lectures show interesting perspectives and video ideas as food for thought. He shows the workflow people do in the industry and encourages students to be creative by taking influence from older films.
Clear, Direct, and the Tips He Shares are Gold
Michael really understands every aspect he mentions, He is clear, direct, and the tips he shares are gold. He is an awesome mentor.
A Great Mentor and a Great Person
He was really helpful, he worried for all the students, and he cares not only about professional matters but also the personal issues you might have. He is an understanding person who loves what he does. A great mentor and a great person. I wish I had had more time to spend with him in this course.
Critiques Have Been Massively Helpful
Michael’s critiques have been massively helpful. He goes in depth and makes sure to respond to any questions or issues I present in my post. His critiques have been instrumental in my improvement as an artist. Additionally, the reference and videos he presents in class are very helpful, and they are consistent in building upon previous lessons / ideas he or the course has presented towards us.
A Pleasure to be in His Class
I think Micheal Morgan is a great mentor, he takes our questions in the Q&A seriously and explains everything well, with a lot of respect to the student. He has a good nature and character and it is a pleasure to be in his class.
Very Knowledgeable
Michael is very knowledgeable and gives informative lectures/demos in Q&As. I can tell every class he comes prepared and has objectives for the day.
Really Kind but Also Honest
Michael Morgan is a really kind but also honest person whose feedback is very helpful. You can see that he has professional animation skills to help us.
Explains Very Clearly
I think Michael can get his point across very well and explains very clearly, he is also interacting more with all the students in the class which I also appreciate very much!
Listens to Students and Caters to Their Needs
He listens to students and caters to their needs. For example he went and took a look at student Maya files to see the technical problems. His Q&A lectures show interesting perspectives and video ideas as food for thought. He shows the workflow people do in the industry and encourages students to be creative by taking influence from older films.
Clear, Direct, and the Tips He Shares are Gold
Michael really understands every aspect he mentions, He is clear, direct, and the tips he shares are gold. He is an awesome mentor.
A Great Mentor and a Great Person
He was really helpful, he worried for all the students, and he cares not only about professional matters but also the personal issues you might have. He is an understanding person who loves what he does. A great mentor and a great person. I wish I had had more time to spend with him in this course.
Courses Taught By Michael
Courses may vary from term to term.
Animation
Basics
12-Week Course
Begin your character animation journey and master the basics.