How to Become A World-Class Animator with Marco Marenghi

I had the pleasure of working with Marco at Sony Imageworks years ago on the epic box office smash... Green Lantern. Marco was great to work with and super talented.

GOLD: Kenny Roy Animation Videos

Veteran animator Kenny Roy has released his animation lectures and tutorials equaling over 100+ hours and 330+ videos all for free on Youtube.  Check them out!


// Kenny Roy Animation Videos and Lectures

2019 College Rankings - Top 50 Animation Schools

The Animation Career Review has released their list of the top 50 animation schools and colleges in the US. There are some fantastic schools on this list. Great to see the University of Texas at Dallas ranked at 37th. If you're interested in how they rank the schools check this page  Background Info and Criteria for College Rankings.




// Top 50 Animation Schools and Colleges in the U.S. – 2019 College Rankings

 // Top Animation School Programs in Texas - 2019 College Rankings

BAFTA: Interview with Tim Sweeney of Epic Games

Animation Demo Reel Tips Galore

Here's a list of demo reel tips and advice from both feature animation and vfx. I'll be updating this post periodically as I come across new material.

// 12 Rules to Follow to Perfect Your Animation Demo Reel

Jean-Denis Haas - Animation Demo Reel Tips

// 10 Tips For Making A Quality Animation Demo Reel

// 6 Tips from Recruiters Who Look at YOUR Animation Demo Reel 

// 5 Things NOT to Do on Your Demo Reel 

Demo Reel Tips
Reel Feedback Webinar on Demo Reels. Tips on what it takes to get hired as an animator.
On the panel:
Will Groebe, Miko Coedel, Michal Makarewicz, Jim Brown, Jean-Denis Haas and Hans G. Brekke.

// Pro Tips: What makes a great animation demo reel?

Joe Rogan Experience - Interview with Rick Baker

Also, check out this interview on NPR:

// Rick Baker, The Monster Maker Of Hollywood