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Master the fundamentals that have shaped animation for nearly a century. In this free recorded workshop, Disney veteran animator Jay Jackson, breaks down the 12 Principles of Animation and shows you how to apply them to your own work.

Whether you’re just starting out or refining your craft, these core principles are essential to creating compelling, believable animati...


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We are proud to present the 2026 Animation Mentor Student Showcase featuring work from 12 student animators from eight different countries!

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Brendan Gottlieb has been a professional animator since 2015. A graduate of Animation Mentor, he currently works as an animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and has explor...


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In this tutorial, Animation Mentor mentor Natasha Krinsky walks through how to animate sword fights and battle sequences that feel heavy, dangerous, and grounded instead of floaty or weightless. She focuses on planning, weapon choice, timing, and interaction so your characters look like they are hitting real objects, not passing through butter.

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In this tutorial, Animation Mentor mentor and animator Joseph White walks through a full push and pull animation exercise, from shooting reference to blocking, splining, and early polish in Maya. He focuses on force, balance, and intent so your character feels like they are truly interacting with a heavy object instead of sliding it around effortlessly. Watch the full video...


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