If you want to learn animation in 2026, you have more options than ever before. You can learn 2D animation, 3D animation, stop motion, motion graphics, storyboarding, character animation, or even make your own animated short film from home. You …
How to Build an Animation Portfolio from Scratch
If you want to work in animation, one of the most important things you can create is your portfolio. Not a perfect portfolio. Not a huge portfolio. Not a portfolio filled with studio-level shots and years of professional experience. Just …
Bloop Animation Courses Are Now Available in 6 Languages!
Animation is a universal language. The stories we tell, the characters we bring to life, and the emotion we put on screen can connect with anyone, anywhere. Learning how to make that animation, however, usually relies heavily on a spoken …
Free vs. Paid Animation Software: What’s Actually Worth It in 2026?
Animation software has never been more accessible. In 2026, a total beginner can download Blender for free and start animating a 3D short film today. Meanwhile, high-end studios still happily pay thousands for tools like Toon Boom Harmony or Maya. …
New Course Release: 2D Vector Character Design
We’re excited to announce the release of our newest course: 2D Vector Character Design! This course is a complete, step-by-step guide to designing professional 2D vector characters from scratch, all the way from your first sketch to a fully finished, …
How Animation Is Changing (And What It Means for You)
Animation in 2026 isn’t what it used to be and nor is it just about prettier visuals or faster tools. Today, animation is evolving on multiple levels all at once, from how we make it, who tells the stories and …
Using Blender for Animation: Beginner’s Complete Guide
Blender is a powerhouse in the world of digital content creation, offering a robust, open-source suite for 3D modeling, rendering, visual effects, and, notably, animation. Its zero-cost entry point and wide-ranging capabilities make it a go-to tool for indie creators, …
3D Animation in Video Games
Animation in video games is nothing new, but it evolved at a brisk pace with the popularization of 3D games in the 1990s. Far from the relative simplicity of sprite-based animation in earlier video games, 3D animation paved the way …
2D and 3D Animation: Which to Use for Your Project?
The 2D and 3D animation industry as a whole is subject to limitless creativity. Animation is a fantastic pathway to realizing ideas, whether you want to make something heartfelt, provocative, or that addresses important, prevalent themes. When lining up a …
