Animation Mentor Newsletter




	Animation Mentor in the News! By Sheena Sharma Animation Mentor has some news – we’re in the news! In the past few months, we’ve been penning stories about animation or publications are writing stories about us. Want to know more about animation as an art form? Or how to animate for video games? Keep reading… Animation as an Art Form Read about the role of animation as an art form. The article also showcases several animation stills from our fellow Animation Mentor students! Read More Animation Mentors Join CG Con 2009 Several Animation Mentor mentors will be participating at CG Con 2009 in Los Angeles, including Dave Burgess from DreamWorks Animation, Charles Alleneck from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Morgan R. Kelly from DreamWorks Animation, and Anthony Wong from Pixar Animation. Read More Animation Mentor to Release eBook, Webinar Animation World Network talks about the free Animation Tips & Tricks Volume II ebook that was launched in March. Read More Pegboards vs. Polygons: Animating for Video Games What are the unique challenges and opportunities animators face when animating for video games? This article in Animation Arena looks at the video game industry and highlights the experience. Read More How to Survive as an Animation Contractor Want to be a freelance animator? Read insights into life as an animation contractor, including how to build your reputation to keep those jobs coming! Read More Video Game Animation Demo Reel – Tips for Creating a Game Animator’s Demo Reel For those animators working on their demo reel for video game animation, this article offers great tips on creating an awesome demo reel. It also provides some suggestions on how these reels differ from demo reels for film animation. Read More Myths of the Animation Industry This article featured on Reel Exchange breaks down some of the major myths of the animation industry, including subjects like the future of 2D animation, the importance of knowing how to draw, and working in big studios. Read More Canadian Honour for Newbridge Author Animation Mentor student, David Carey, recently won a prestigious screenwriting award in Canada for his short film script. Read More Interview: Bobby Beck, CEO/Co-Founder, Animation Mentor Bobby Beck gives a great overview of the Animation Mentor program on GetDegrees.com and talks about why he loves his job as CEO of Animation Mentor. Read More Masterclass with Pixar Artists Will you be in Montreal June 13-14? Andrew Gordon, a mentor at Animation Mentor, will be teaching a Masterclass with other Pixar artists! The topics include animation principles, staging, pose design, weight, dynamics, acting for animation, gestures, scene planning, blocking, facial expressions, and high level polishing techniques. Read More Summer Movie Preview Spotlight on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Check out this article in Nick Magazine that features an interview with Shawn Kelly and discusses his work on the movie. Read More Animators in Demand Despite the economic downturn, work is still available for animators and VFX artists. Read More About Sheena Sharma Sheena Sharma is a marketing intern at Animation Mentor. Back to Top