I made an independent short over the pandemic, Quick Fix and it’s finally done! This little guy seems like a pretty simple build, but it took a lot of trial and error before I arrived at a workable design. His …
Month: September 2020
Fingerlings show
Fingerlings show: Not the most successful Fingerlings Show episode, but we had a blast making it and I love the props in this! Considering our limited budget, resources and ridiculous deadline, I think we did a good job.

So before covid hit I was working as a creative producer for a…
So before covid hit I was working as a creative producer for a toy company (Wowwee) . I had a lot of fun making props, costumes and set dec as well as stop-motion animation for TV commercials, social media and …

3D Shot Breakdown: Cartoony Animation with Torben Soettrup
Cartoony shot by Torben Soettrup AM: What was the most unexpected part of making this shot? The Animation Process The work process was pretty linear, with the exception of a reeeeallly long research phase in the middle. So it went …

Dos and Don’ts For Developing Your Character Animation Reel
We hope these tips come in handy when it comes time to create your animation demo reel. But before you get to that point with your character animation, you’ll need to expand your skill set. At Animation Mentor, we can …

Learning the Basics of Animation: How Our Courses Can Help You Become Industry-Ready
Learn character animation online at Animation Mentor! Our educational framework prioritizes a tailored learning experience, with weekly animation demos from our mentors, creative assignments, and personalized video reviews of every student’s work. Our virtual campus is a collaborative, community environment …

“Love Me, Fear Me” by Veronica Solomon
[embedded content] LOVE ME, FEAR ME is a reflection on the roles we play and the shapes we take, the stages we chose, the audience we try to impress and the price of acceptance. What would you be willing to …

An Interview with Eddy Okba
Hi Eddy, could you talk a bit about yourself and your background? On the creative side, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse was the most challenging project I’ve worked on. It was something that has never been done, and way different from what I’ve …

Alumni Spotlight: Jellyfish Animator Cinthia Mussi
Cinthia Mussi: My most memorable experience is going to CTN and staying in a house with 18 friends from Animation Mentor, and meeting some for the first time in person! The bonds we made throughout the course gave me my …