Tutorial: How to Animate Dance Movements for Fluidity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCZi1Ib8I-c In this tutorial, Rant Senior 3D Animator Gleb Sitnichenko breaks down his tips for animating fluid dancing scenes. Watch the full video above. Meet Gleb Sitnichenko Gleb Sitnichenko has been a professional animator since...

Tutorial: How to Animate Magic Spells and Power Ups

https://youtu.be/qcxBeA3QOtg?si=DLFBV0BKv7yT0Jzf Animating magic spells and power-ups is about more than flashy visual effects. It requires strong acting choices, clear character decisions, and thoughtful planning. In this tutorial, Animation Mentor game animation...

Free Animation Workshop: Push Appeal & Clarity in Your Posing

https://youtu.be/WENl_Mx6IZY Unlock the secrets of compelling animation! Join Animator Jason Martinsen and learn how to craft poses that clearly communicate your intent, feature strong lines of action, and showcase striking silhouettes. Discover practical strategies...

Tutorial: How to Animate Swimming

https://youtu.be/gW__BqTBcfs?si=LkOTVtiJDRpiYyjQ Animating a convincing swim cycle is all about rhythm, flow, and believable body mechanics in a weightless environment. In this tutorial, Supervising Animator and longtime Animation Mentor mentor Jason Martinsen walks...

Tutorial: How to Animate Tossing or Throwing

https://youtu.be/A5iSFBVTcpA?si=XMfpuXp55ThVKA1p Animating a character tossing an object combines solid posing, clean constraints, and attention to hand interaction. In this tutorial, Natasha from Animation Mentor’s Game Animation Program walks through a Maya demo...

Free Workshop: animBot Temp Controls for Maya

https://youtu.be/mLOg3pq7wEs Discover how to easily implement sophisticated constraints in Maya that offer stronger control and adaptability for your characters and props. ILM Senior Animator Mario Orlando explores practical techniques to leverage animBot tools,...

Free Workshop: Transitioning from 2D Animation to 3D Animation

Animation Director T. Dan Hofstedt discusses similarities and differences in 2D & 3D workflow, mindset, and key management, while reviewing practical strategies and approaches to adapt 2D skills to 3D character animation.

Free Workshop: Breaking Animation Rules

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mNccKXq2ok Animators constantly make choices about when to follow realism and when to break it. In this workshop, Riot Games Animation Lead Barry Rooney examines the relationship between intent, emotion, and clarity - and uncovers why...

Animation Mentor Alumni Spotlight: Adam Johnson on Animating Paddington and Toothless

Adam Johnson Adam Johnson's animation career trajectory has been fast, focused, and fueled by curiosity. After graduating from Animation Mentor in 2023, he quickly landed roles in both TV and VFX, working on projects like Obki, Paddington in Peru, and the 2025 How to...

Free Workshop: Rigging for Animators

https://youtu.be/L3w4zx4yC1c Creating believable animation starts with understanding how characters move—and that means understanding rigging. In this free workshop, Chris Nelder, Founder and CEO of Twisted Mountain Animation, breaks down the essentials of character...
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