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The original Online Animation School founded in 2005 by Pixar and Industrial Light & Magic animators! Powered by @YellowbrickLrn.

Joined March 2008
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Shoutout to Daniel Harriman from our Maya Animation Course on this hop assignment, which is a great exercise for practicing timing and weight. Awesome work, Daniel! 🐿️ Learn more about our 6 Week Maya Animation Course: bit.ly/3Mx3oiC #learnmaya #mayaanimation
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ILM senior character animator Keith Sintay shares why the hips lead your character’s motion, and how the spine counterbalances them to carry weight through movement. Watch the full free workshop: am3d.co/3VSBZAJ #animation #3Danimation #maya
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Shoutout to Susan Dehdari from our 2D Animation course on this flour sack assignment! This sack has some serious jumping skills. 🔥 Explore our courses here: bit.ly/3GFu4w9 #animationmentor #2Danimation #learnanimation
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Joel Murphy grew up inspired by the animation of the 90s, aspiring to make a career out of the art form. He also enjoys creating independent animations in his spare time. Learn more: am3d.co/4bmkDyQ #animationmentor #characteranimation
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Character designer Stephen Silver shows how the tilt of a pose, from athletes to cartoon characters, can make your character drawings feel more natural. 💯 Watch the full free workshop: am3d.co/4AuWWBA #animation #characterdesign #3Danimation
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Introduction to Acting student Casey Kelly did a great job on this scene, and the expressions really elevate the animation. 💯🔥 Apply to our Character Animation Program here: bit.ly/3Dwz1WG #3Danimation #learnanimation
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Animator Zachary Rahman shows how to use a green screen for video reference, and why clear reference helps you sell your idea early. 🎬 Watch the full tutorial here: am3d.co/4scc7eV #animation #3Danimation #animationtutorial
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Shoutout to Alyaa Elhamahmy from our Maya Animation Course on this squirrel house assignment. Love the idea of putting the whole scene inside a glass globe, and the little details make it so fun to explore! 🐿️ Learn more: bit.ly/3Mx3oiC #mayaanimation
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Marc Flash is a graduate of Animation Mentor and currently a Maya Instructor. He is also an accomplished character animator, graphic designer, website designer, painter, and sculptor. Learn more about Marc: am3d.co/4bFfX7D #animationmentor #Maya #AMmentor
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Feedback like this is why we do what we do. 🧡 Character Animation Program student Mark Casadevall looks back on a year of growth as an animator at AM. Ready to start your own animation journey? Apply today: bit.ly/3Dwz1WG #animationmentor #characteranimation
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Wow! 💥 This shot by Stephanie Guerreiro from our Character Animation Program was part of our Student Showcase. Well deserved and such a fun shot! 🪂 Curious what it takes to animate characters like this? Apply here: bit.ly/3Dwz1WG #3Danimation #learnanimation
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Save $200 on our 6 Week Maya Animation Course! 🌱 New to Maya? This course teaches you the software from scratch, no experience required, and gets you animating fast. Learn more: bit.ly/3XMf4D2 #animationmentor #mayaanimation #onlineanimationschool
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Alan Rogers is a classically trained animator with over two decades of experience in feature films, games, and commercial work. He’s currently a principal animator at id Software, known for the DOOM game franchise. Learn more: am3d.co/44c27rZ #3Danimation
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Game Animation Program student Mathis Genest brought some great work to this special attack animation. There's a lot of impact packed into this one. ⚔️ Learn more about our Game Animation Program: am3d.co/game #unrealengine #gameanimation #learnanimation
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Advanced Acting student Shelly Tjang brought some great acting to this two-character scene. The emotional shift really comes through. 🎭 Learn more about our 3D Character Animation Program: bit.ly/3Dwz1WG #3Danimator #characteranimation #learnanimation
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Improve your spine posing and see your animation feel even more alive! ILM animator and #AMmentor Keith Sintay shows how in this free live animation workshop. Register now to join us: am3d.co/3QAKjj5 #animationtechnique #3danimator #animationmentor
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Another great year at #IndustryGiants! Thanks to everyone who came out to meet Student Success Coach Tim Evitt and #AMmentor Sean Sexton. We LOVE getting to connect with our fabulous animation community! #animationmentor #animationschool #learnanimation
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Denis Dvoryankin is a senior animator at Image Engine, with credits on films like Fantastic 4, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Learn more about Denis: am3d.co/4lU4PbJ #AMmentor #animationmentor #animationindustry
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⏰ 48 hours left! Classes start next week for our courses, including Maya Animation, Character Animation, Game Animation, Creature Animation, 2D Animation, Previsualization, Storyboarding and more! Browse our courses here: am3d.co/4awlSNE #3Danimation #learnanimation
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Shoutout to our student Francis Florencio from our Maya Animation Course on this robot arm exercise, which is a great exercise for practicing control and timing. Well done! 🦾 Learn more about the course: bit.ly/3Mx3oiC #mayaanimation #onlineanimation
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