While there are thousands of free resources for animators, we’ve scoured the net in search of some of the best! Below are five of our personal favorites. 1) Your One-Stop-Shop for Combat Reference Videos Filming a reference video for your …
5 Free Online Resources Every Animator Needs to Bookmark
While there are thousands of free resources for animators out there, we’ve scoured the net in search of some of the best! Below are five of our personal favorites. 1) Free Life Drawing Sessions There’s no discussion when it comes …
6 Stick Figure Animators You Should Know
Stick figure animations often mark the starting point for many budding animators. Whether it’s sketching a stick figure in a flip book or experimenting with software, they serve as the initial canvas for artistic expression. Their simplicity transcends cultural and linguistic barriers.
6 Ways to Animate in Moho Right Now
If you haven’t started using Moho yet, you’re missing out on a remarkably simple-to-use tool known for transforming any static image into a full animation. Plus, with the launch of its highly anticipated Moho 14 update last fall, Moho has …
5 TV Shows Using Toon Boom Harmony
Established in Quebec, Canada in 1994, Toon Boom remains at the forefront of all 2D animated content around the world – utilized by virtually every modern animated TV show. If you’ve ever wanted to see exactly how these shows are …
10 Essential Tips to Complete Any Blender Project
This is a guest post by SouthernShotty I just spent 5 years of my life dedicated to completing my short film. Watermelon Girl. At over 230 shots, over 18,000 rendered frames, and 13 minutes in length – I have learned …
Mastering the Basics of Keyframes and Graph Editors in After Effects
After Effects boasts a huge variety of tools, offering near-limitless possibilities for editing compositions, creating special effects, and of course animation. Despite this, many animators feel intimidated by the learning curve of animating with After Effects, often choosing seemingly simpler …
Screenplay Format: A Complete Guide
Understanding the intricacies of proper screenplay format is more than a mere technicality; it is a fundamental aspect of the screenwriting craft, integral to a writer’s success. This is not just about avoiding the fast track to the rejection pile …
3 Tips to Create a Portfolio-Ready CG Character Reel
Have you been working on a CG character performance and want to take it to the next level? Here are three master tips from Blender character animator expert Dillan Gu to consider before starting your next character performance. 1) How …
