It's Oscar Award nomination season, and Animation Mentor graduates are behind some of this year's potential animation contenders, which include DreamWorks' Puss in Boots, Industrial Light & Magic's (ILM) Rango and Blue Sky's Rio. We spoke with alumni who worked on each film — and they all agree that the Character Animation Program has prepared them for animation careers at the highest level.
For 2011, we had one simple New Year's resolution:
Hit the road and meet as many members of the Animation Mentor community as possible. Two continents, four countries and over 30,000 miles later (48,000 kilometers) — we've come full circle. Follow us as we recap one amazing year!
Australian graduate James Pearson had a clear plan in mind when creating his showcase shot. He drew from life experiences to bring soul to his animation. After experiencing a recent break-up with his girlfriend, he decided to go for an emotional piece.
Tippett Studio Lead Animator Brian Mendenhall and Animation Supervisor Jim Brown share their advice about animation workflows.