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DreamWorks Animation animator Nicholas De Lotto shows how offsetting the timing of the eyes, brows, and mouth, and adding arcs to the brows, keeps facial animation from looking too even. 🙌 Watch the full tutorial here: am3d.co/48367fi #3Danimation #animationtutorial

Game Animation Program student Zachary Lord-Rule brought some great work to this sword animation. ⚔️ Well done! Our Game Animation Program teaches you the mechanics behind combat and character movement. Apply here: am3d.co/game #gameanimation #learnanimation

Wow! 🤩 This shot by Immy Goodman from our Character Animation Program was part of our Student Showcase 2026. Well deserved and such a fun watch! 🔥💯 Classes starting soon! Apply by Sunday: bit.ly/3Dwz1WG #3Danimation #characteranimation #learnanimation

Great blocking starts with great reference. Learn to shoot it and pull the key poses that matter in this free live workshop with DreamWorks Animator Richard Fournier! Sign up now: am3d.co/3QAKjj5 #animationstudy #animationreference #animationtips

Natasha Krinsky has been a professional game animator since 2019, with credits on Life is Strange: True Colors, Madden 23 & 24, and Clockwork Revolution. Learn more about Natasha: am3d.co/3Gnmucz #AMmentor #animationmentor #gameanimation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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