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 …

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 …

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 …

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 no explanation, but …

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 helping students stay …

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 momentum. …

‘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 students, …

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 …