Looking for some new sources of inspiration to enhance your animations? Here are five unexpected places to look that can provide inspiration to refine and enhance your animations in new ways you hadn’t thought of before. 1. Silent Film Techniques …
Unsure how to get your animated film funded? As you might know, animation can become expensive quickly. Beyond the animation itself, there are many other costs to consider—compositing, coloring, storyboarding, sound design, musical scoring, distribution, and more. All these elements …
If you’re in between jobs as an independent animator, or just starting and looking for work, we’ve compiled this list of some of the most useful places independent animators find their next gig (or have their next gig come to …
Are you looking for some inspiration to dive into Blender? We’ve handpicked a selection of nine independent artists who are using Blender in unique ways – some you might not have even thought of – to create super-stylized illustrations and …
You want a career in animation and have been looking into animation schools but haven’t pulled the trigger. It’s a big choice. One that could change your entire life—or at least several years of it. Animation requires years of practice …
The Art of Smear Frames Since the mid-1900s, smear frames have been used in nearly every animated production. This is because they provide a cost-effective way to imitate the motion blur of characters and objects as they appear in live-action …
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 …
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 …
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.
