Animator Victoria Hauser shares her journey from Animation Mentor to working on major films like Moana 2 and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The post Victoria Hauser’s Creative Climb: From Animation Mentor to Disney appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

Walking is an important bio mechanic and locomotion to master in animation. Human walks are considered biped walks (upright 2-legged walk) while animals that stand on all four legs have a quadruped walk (4-legged walk). In this workshop, Animator and Director Don Kim breaks down the process of animating a natural biped walk, delving into […] The post How to Animate Natural Walk Cycles appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

We’re thrilled to share Silvia Panicali’s story with the Animation Mentor community. From early beginnings in photography and graphic design, Silvia’s path has been a unique blend of exploration and growth, ultimately leading her to pursue her passion for animation. After attending Animation Mentor in 2019 and 2020, she honed her skills and landed her […] The post Animation Mentor Student Silvia Panicali’s Journey to Ubisoft appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

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Presenting the 2024 Animation Mentor Student Showcase, featuring work from our 3D character animation students. The post Animation Mentor Student Showcase 2024 – Coming Soon! appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

Pixar Character Animator Youri Dekker shares the 2D techniques he uses to animate beloved Pixar characters from films like Inside Out 2, Coco, Soul, Luca, and Lightyear. The post How a Pixar Animator Uses 2D Animation appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

Animator Kristina Sepulveda talks about her path from Animation Mentor to working on major Pixar films like Inside Out 2 and Elemental. She also shares insights into the life of a Fix Animator and advice for current animation students. The post From Animation Mentor Student to Pixar Animator: Kristina Sepulveda’s Story appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

Learn how to start animating directly within Unreal Engine, utilizing real-time tools to create high-quality animations for both games and films. The post Unlocking Unreal Engine: An Animation Introduction appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

In this Q&A, Brandon shares his experiences at Pixar, discusses the challenges and rewards of animating iconic characters, and offers valuable advice for aspiring animators. The post From Scientist to Pixar Animator: Alum Brandon Kern Shares Story appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more

Introducing the newest member of our character family! Learn about the process to create Tina with our partner Twisted Mountain Animation. The post Meet Tina: Animation Mentor’s New Character Rig appeared first on Animation Mentor ..read more