From Fan to Animator

Transform your animation passion into professional skills in just three sessions and discover the clear path from complete beginner to paid animator.

Ready to finally create the animations you’ve always admired? Join ILM Senior Animator Mario Orlando for this beginner-friendly series that takes you from watching animation to making it yourself. No drawing skills or previous animation experience required.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on animation skills you can use immediately

• Industry insider knowledge from a working professional animator

• Clear career roadmap showing exactly how to break into the animation industry

• Confidence to start your animation journey with the right foundation

What You’ll Experience:

Demos: See animation created step-by-step and follow along at home.
Simple, Clear Explanations: We break down industry secrets into plain language for true beginners.
Pro Guidance: Learn from a professional animator who’s worked at top studios.

Your 3-Session Transformation:

Session 1: Your First Animation

Discover how animation works with a simple, hands-on bouncing ball demo.

Session 2: Animation’s Magic Principles

Unlock the secrets behind what makes Pixar and Disney films so believable—using principles anyone can master.

Session 3: Your Roadmap to Becoming an Animator

Get a clear, real-world guide to what comes next: industry careers, demo reels, and how to keep leveling up your skills.

Why Take This Series?

Learn from mentor Mario Orlando who’s worked on projects like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Avengers: Infinity War, The Mandalorian, and many other top films, shows, and games.

All sessions are available online and on-demand so you learn from anywhere at the time that works best for you.