Quote of the Month:
"Though the school is online, I've had FAR more interaction with students then I ever had at previous schools (I've also attended a university). With forums, a 24 hour chat, an IM tool, feedback that students and mentors can leave on each assignment, and the weekly live Q&A with my mentor, I have had no shortage of people to bounce ideas and questions off of."
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Dave Johnson
Animation Mentor Student
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DON'T DRAW ANOTHER FACE IN THE CROWD:
DESIGN CHARACTERS THAT STAND OUT
Who your character is influences how he looks, functions and enriches your story. Assuming you already have his personality developed on paper or in your head, you're ready to begin the visual design. But what is the best approach to take? Here are some tips from veteran character designers to help inspire those of you who already know the basics, but who still want to make their characters really sing.
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Check out this month's short film:
The Dance by Animation Mentor alumnus, Isaac Hingley. Get in depth and find out Isaac's train of thought as he discusses his short film from conception to completion.
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Animation Mentor sponsors "The Animation Podcast"
Keeping in alignment with bringing great resources to our readers, Animation Mentor has partnered with The Animation Podcast. The Animation Podcast, as many of you may know, is an audio interview with some of the most amazing talent in the industry.
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Animation Mentor:
What inspired you to become an animator?
Nicole Herr :
I have always loved animation and art in general. When I was a child I remember spending hours watching my mom paint. She was the first person to encourage me in the arts.
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Animation Mentor:
How was your experience at Animation Mentor?
Yisroel Broocker :
It's been really, really awesome. It's a great learning community - the mentors and the students. There are just so many resources to grow from.
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Here's the deal - you might be the most passionate animator in the world, and your batteries might be firing away at 100% for a few years even, but eventually, we all hit that moment where it becomes a grind. If you're working, it suddenly becomes a Job, with a capital J.
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Did you know that the 2-D animation for Disney's fairy tale spoof Enchanted were created by James Baxter Animation, the namesake of which is responsible for memorable characters such as Jessica Rabbit, Belle, and Quasimodo?
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The Animation Mentor Newsletter is your inside guide to US movie releases and the visual
effect companies who made movie magic.
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