Nicole Herr
Senior Character Animator
Netflix Animation
Nicole Herr has been a professional animator since 1996 and is currently an senior Animator at Netflix Animation. She has had an extensive career working on 50+ films, video games, and television projects as a character animator, previs/layout artist, and animation director. One of her first film jobs was helping to restore the original Fantasia animation that was then used in Fantasia 2000. She was later part of the Oscar-winning team that worked on The Jungle Book. Nicole has been a mentor since 2007 and has taught most of the courses at Animation Mentor. She designed and teaches the Previsualization Basics for Animators Workshop, in addition to the Creature Animation Workshops and Body Mechanics.
Nicole’s Credits
Ghost of Tsushima
The Lion King
The Jungle Book
Guardians of the Galaxy
Recent Films
- The Lion King
- Rampage
- Power Rangers
- The Jungle Book
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- The Rum Diary
- Real Steel
- Green Lantern
- Sucker Punch
- Hop
- Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
- The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
- A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Iron Man 2
- Furry Vengeance
- G-Force
- Watchmen
- Speed Racer
- I Am Legend
- Surf’s Up
- Ghost Rider
- Open Season
- Superman Returns
Other Films
- Monster House
- Bewitched
- The Polar Express
- Freddy vs. Jason
- The In-Laws
- X2: X-Men United
- Solaris
- Stuart Little 2
- Spider-Man
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- Riding in Cars with Boys
- Evolution
- Hollow Man
- Fantasia 2000
- Stuart Little
- Practical Magic
- Doctor Dolittle
- Sphere
- Hard Rain
- Titanic
- Ashes of aradise
- Air Force One
- Face/Off
- Smilla’s Sense of Snow
- The Beautician and the Beast
- Jerry Maguire
- Space Jam
Short Films
- The Chubbchubbs!
- Pepe & Lucas
- Overnight Delivery
Games
- Ghost of Tsushima
- Apex Legends
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Batman: Arkham Origins
Television
- DC’s Legends of Tomorrow
- The Flash
- Supergirl
- Arrow
- Iron Man & Hulk: Heroes United
Commercials
- Apple: iMac with Retina 5K display – The Evolution of Retina
- Amazon.com: The New Kindle Voyage
- Game of Thrones: Dragon
- McDonald’s: Earth’s Treasure
- Stratego
- Batman: Arkham Origins
What Nicole’s Students are Saying
My Favorite Mentor
Up to this point, Nicole is probably my favorite mentor that I’ve had since starting AM. She gives great feedback, covers topics thoroughly, and gets the class members engaged in the Q&A’s by asking great questions. She gives Maya demonstrations & provides great real world insight into the industry. She also is super prompt about the eCritiques, getting them done on Sunday afternoon’s.
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Inspiring Mentor
Nicole is an incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring creature animation mentor. She’s explained animation in a way that none of my mentors have before. She has always been calm and emphasized being good to yourself as you learn and enter your field. I deeply appreciate her clear value for work/life balance and mental health that is so lacking for my generation. Nicole is a great contrast against my previous bouncing-off-the-walls mentors, while still being a crazy animator to the core!
Absolute Rockstar Mentor
Nicole is always willing to share information on both animation techniques and industry tips. The advice she provides is incredibly inspiring and prepares us for when we enter the workforce. From technical demos to industry-related Q&As, Nicole’s classes are always a wealth of information. I definitely feel like I’m a little bit more prepared for what lies ahead. Nicole is an absolute rockstar mentor!
Engaging and Genuine Feedback
Nicole is very engaging and is very genuine with her feedback and Q&A sessions. Her critiques are done just a few hours after the submission deadline which is awesome and she’s very clear with the feedback that she gives. She offers lots of useful advice with your shot and with working in the industry in general. Would love to have her as a mentor again.
Best Mentor I've Had so Far
Nicole has been the best mentor I’ve had so far. She’s really effective at teaching the material in a way that’s easily understood. It feels like she’s been doing this for years and years and has an answer for every question. Her critiques have been some of the most effective I’ve had yet. She identifies all the problems in my shot and offers solutions without holding my hand though it. Her suggestions have always been very on point and I highly, highly recommend her.
My Favorite Mentor
Up to this point, Nicole is probably my favorite mentor that I’ve had since starting AM. She gives great feedback, covers topics thoroughly, and gets the class members engaged in the Q&A’s by asking great questions. She gives Maya demonstrations & provides great real world insight into the industry. She also is super prompt about the eCritiques, getting them done on Sunday afternoon’s.
Incredibly Knowledgeable and Inspiring Mentor
Nicole is an incredibly knowledgeable and inspiring creature animation mentor. She’s explained animation in a way that none of my mentors have before. She has always been calm and emphasized being good to yourself as you learn and enter your field. I deeply appreciate her clear value for work/life balance and mental health that is so lacking for my generation. Nicole is a great contrast against my previous bouncing-off-the-walls mentors, while still being a crazy animator to the core!
Absolute Rockstar Mentor
Nicole is always willing to share information on both animation techniques and industry tips. The advice she provides is incredibly inspiring and prepares us for when we enter the workforce. From technical demos to industry-related Q&As, Nicole’s classes are always a wealth of information. I definitely feel like I’m a little bit more prepared for what lies ahead. Nicole is an absolute rockstar mentor!
Engaging and Genuine Feedback
Nicole is very engaging and is very genuine with her feedback and Q&A sessions. Her critiques are done just a few hours after the submission deadline which is awesome and she’s very clear with the feedback that she gives. She offers lots of useful advice with your shot and with working in the industry in general. Would love to have her as a mentor again.
Best Mentor I've Had so Far
Nicole has been the best mentor I’ve had so far. She’s really effective at teaching the material in a way that’s easily understood. It feels like she’s been doing this for years and years and has an answer for every question. Her critiques have been some of the most effective I’ve had yet. She identifies all the problems in my shot and offers solutions without holding my hand though it. Her suggestions have always been very on point and I highly, highly recommend her.
Courses Taught By Nicole
Courses may vary from term to term.
Previs Basics
for Animators
6-Week Workshop
Quickly animate, layout, and stage shots for production.
Creature Animation:
Locomotion
12-Week Workshop
Animate creatures and animals with guidance from pro VFX animators.