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 …
New Course Release: Blender Object Animation
We’re excited to announce Blender Object Animation, a complete course designed for budding animators and seasoned pros alike. This new for 2025, step-by-step program walks you through creating and animating a nostalgia-fueled retro SNES controller. From clunky buttons to chunky …
Top 5 Animation Software 2025
In the world of animation, there are countless software options each with different strengths of their own and particular use cases where one might have an advantage over another. Whether you’re a newcomer to animation or looking to branch out …
The Importance of Collaboration in Animation
“Animation is not the art of drawings that move but the art of movements that are drawn.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the magic that happens when creative minds embrace collaboration in animation. Like many creative fields and endeavors, animation in …
