Animating Birds
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
12h ago
Above is a selection of the best animation of birds in motion completed by students at Animation Apprentice. As well as character animation, our students learn the art and craft of animal and creature locomotion, including how to animate quadrupeds, as well as a number of other creatures - including birds.  Being able to master the art of a variety of animals and creatures in motion is an important part of the animator's tool kit.   Animating Birds Birds are one of the many kinds of creatures that animators will be expected to know how to animate; our Crow in Flight Tutori ..read more
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Developing "The Zoo" for Warner Bros in the 1990s
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
3w ago
Development drawings for "The Zoo" Back in the late 1990s I had the privilege of doing some early development work for a Warner Bros Feature Animation feature film provisionally titled "The Zoo".   The Zoo never made it to production, but the experience was a fascinating dive into the creative process of a major studio - and also a lesson in the unpredictable nature of the industry. The Zoo The concept behind The Zoo was a prison break-out story, an animated adventure-comedy set in a decaying urban zoo from which the animals were desperate to escape.  Their leader w ..read more
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"Power Up" Science Museum History of Video Games
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
3w ago
The Science Museum's "Power Up" exhibition currently on display in South Kensington is a must-visit for anyone interested in the evolution of video games.   It's a great chance to see where the games industry has come from - and where it is going. This matters for animators - because many of our graduates go on to work in the games industry.  Power Up at The Science Museum Back on the "Chuckie Egg" leaderboard  Featuring over 160 consoles spanning five decades, this interactive experience at London's Science Museum allows visitors to engage with iconic games ..read more
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Spring Class Starts on 3 March 2025
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
1M ago
Spidey animation by Anand Sembhi Our Spring Animation Class begins on Monday 3rd March 2025. It's not too late to book a place; all you need to do is visit the main Animation Apprentice site and go through a few simple steps. If you want to learn 3D animation to a professional level, and start your new career as an animator - your journey starts here. Getting started The book we recommend for studying animation Below is a brief list of stuff to get you under way. You don't have to do all of it, but tick off a few of the things on this list and you will be a making a ..read more
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Animation Apprentice Demo Reel 2025
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
1M ago
Above is our 2025 student demo reel, a selection of the best work done at Animation Apprentice over the last year - many congratulations to all of our students on their excellent work.  Students whose animation is featured include Anand Sembhi, Francis Lowe, Mark Lawson-Hall and Mike Acosta.  Animation Apprentice Demo Reels Racoon by Mark Masters Our student animators have been producing excellent work at Animation Apprentice since 2012.  To see some of our students' work in previous years, check out the links below: 2024 Demo Reel 2023 Demo Reel 2022 Demo Reel 20 ..read more
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Happy New Year 2025
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
1M ago
Happy 2025 Animation Apprentice wishes a very Happy New Year to all our students, staff and graduates.  2025 will bring new challenges and also new opportunities - the animation and VFX industries continues to thrive, with the UK Government backing the industry with extensive tax credits.  This year, at the top of our list of New Year's Resolutions, is to experiment with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as  OpenAI and MidJourney.  AI is changing the face of the animation industry in a way that challenges everything we do, but also offering new opportuniti ..read more
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New Year Class Starts on 7 January 2025
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
1M ago
Our New Year Animation Class begins on Monday 7th January 2025. It's not too late to book a place; all you need to do is visit the main Animation Apprentice site and go through a few simple steps. If you want to learn 3D animation to a professional level, and start your new career as an animator - your journey starts here. Getting started The book we recommend for studying animation Below is a brief list of stuff to get you under way. You don't have to do all of it, but tick off a few of the things on this list and you will be a making a great start on your animation career ..read more
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Merry Christmas from Animation Apprentice
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
1M ago
"God Bless Us Every One" A Very Merry Christmas from all of us at Animation Apprentice - and God Bless Us Every One.  Many years ago, aged four,  I was the voice of Tiny Tim in my Dad's1972 animated version of A Christmas Carol, a TV Special produced by animation legend Chuck Jones.  A Christmas Carol is just twenty minutes long - you can watch it in HD below.  The film was completed at Dad's London studio at 13 Soho Square - a Grade II* listed building which still stands today.  It's even painted the same dark green colour, and looks just the same ..read more
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Why Animators Should Keep a Sketchbook
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
2M ago
Alex Williams sketchbook 1989 Here at Animation Apprentice we recommend that all our students keep a sketchbook.   For animators, keeping a sketchbook is more than just a pastime—it’s an important tool for growth and creativity.  Here's why every animator should make drawing and scribbling in a sketchbook part of their daily practice: Enhance Your Observational Skills Animation thrives on bringing life to the smallest movements and expressions.  By sketching real-world people, animals, and environments, animators sharpen their ability to observe and capture detail ..read more
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How to Find The UK Animation Studios
Animation Apprentice Blog
by Alexander Williams
3M ago
Animation UK's Studio Directory There are around 2,500 animation studios in the UK, of which a little under 500 have employees - making them worth targeting for an entry-level job.  But how to find them?   One great resource is Animation UK's Studios Directory, which you can find here.  Click on the link and you can start making lists of UK Animation Studios - and then start applying.  Don't Overlook The Minnows Animation UK's Studios Directory Bear in mind that smaller studios will receive far fewer applications than the big famous ones, and hence are ..read more
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