A Quartet Of Hope: The Striking Thematic Parallels That Link The NFB’s Four Shorts
I, Barnabé by Jean-François Lévesque (The Necktie, 2008) almost feels like a thematic sequel to The Great Malaise: why are we depressed and anxious? Is it because we’ve lost touch with spirituality? The film is about a priest…
Animated Films And Series Coming To Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max In February 2021
Welcome to our second monthly guide to streaming animation. Earwig and the Witch. Studio Ghibli’s first film in six years is a departure from the house style: for the first time, the storied anime studio has produced a feature entirely in cgi. But…
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Pixar’s ‘Soul’: Hollow and Rotten on the Inside
Joe is upset that he hasn’t achieved his dreams. What is ‘Soul’s’ message? It’s not what you think, and what it is is bitter to swallow. Which begs the question of why Pixar went to all the trouble and effort to animated the…
Q&A with 3D Modeler Rin Jones
AM: What’s the hardest thing about 3D modeling? Check out more of Rin’s work on ArtStation or follow her on your favorite social channel. This model is significant to me, because the last model my mentor and I worked on was a version of this…
Vintage Disney Little Treasures
It’s totally OT (well…actually not so much) but for those who are fan of vintage/retro Disney items like me… I want to share an awesome discover: I just found a magic “trip to the past” vintage shop in Rome full of old…
Wolfwalkers Review: Another One for the Ages
That being said, one influence that is less easy to spot is also one that others often make blatant. Wolfwalkers is arguably the more political, optimistic, family-friendly Irish version of Princess Mononoke. Miyazaki’s ability to influence needs…
The Story of Animation Mentor: How 3 Studio Animators Changed the Animation Industry
Shot by Silvia Panicali Start your animation journey today by learning from animators at studios like Pixar, Blue Sky, and ILM! Get more information about Animation Mentor’s Character Animation Program. The Animation Mentor Story Our program is…
New 2D Animation Workshop: Walk Cycles & Character Movement
Body mechanics is a term used in animation to describe the movement of biped (two-legged) characters, and the rules of motion that govern human bodies. Body mechanics is a mix of principles, including hierarchical anatomical movement, weight shifts, and…
‘Too Late’ by Roy Stein
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Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2020
Don’t know where to start? We can help. Get a FREE Tips & Tricks for beginners eBook to start your journey. Animation Mentor is incredibly proud to announce the 2020 Student Showcase! [embedded content] We LOVE highlighting our fantastic…
I made an independent short over the pandemic, Quick Fix and…
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 design was inspired by pareidolia…
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 youtube shows. We had the most…
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 something like this: I…
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 take your skills to the next…
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.…
“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 do for them to love you? Graduation work from…
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…
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 best friends in life, and spending…
Spread the LOVE
[embedded content] Spread the Love is an ensemble of shots animated in different styles by individual animators, but connected by LOVE. Every donation makes a difference. Every like and share brings our message to someone new. Gofundme:…