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Best Drawing Tablets for Animators and Artists in 2025

Choosing the right drawing tablet is one of the most exciting steps in an animator or digital artist’s journey, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. With so many options out there, it’s easy to get caught up in...
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Motion Graphics for Social Media: Best Practices and Trends

Hey keyframe enthusiasts! 👋 Ready to make your social media feeds rain visual fire?   Because we're about to run through the wild world of motion graphics for social media! In case you've been living under a rock (or, let's face...
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Intro to BiFrost in Maya – For Complete Beginners

If you're curious about the world of visual effects and 3D animation, you'll want to read this. Today, we're going to explore BiFrost in Autodesk Maya, a tool that's revolutionising the way we create and think about visual effects and...
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Character Animators Guide To Human Anatomy for Artists: Boost Believability

Character Animators - let's dive cranium first into the wonders of human anatomy for animators together! Understanding the human form is like unlocking a secret power to breathe life into your characters. With human anatomy as your trusty sidekick, you'll...
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How to Land Your Dream Animation Job at Sony PlayStation

Imagine working as a character animator on massive, blockbuster video game franchises like God of War. For many aspiring 3D animators, that’s the ultimate dream job. But how do you actually get your foot in the door at elite animation...
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Revolutionize Your Character Animation using AI-assisted Cascadeur for Maya

In the bustling world of 3D character animation, a new star has emerged - Cascadeur. It's not just another tool, but a game-changer set to revolutionise how we animate. With its groundbreaking blend of physics simulations and AI-assisted technology, Cascadeur...
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Over 150+ Character Animation Exercises To Boost Your Skills

Welcome to our mammoth, ever-growing library of Character Animation Exercises. No matter how many books you've read or videos you've seen, it's practice that truly helps you become a better animator. Understanding the "12 principles of animation" is key to...
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Blending the Virtual and Real Worlds with VR Animation Tech

Explore the enchantment of combining the virtual and actual worlds with VR animation technology! Virtual Reality (VR) develops lifelike worlds that allow users to fluidly engage with digital landscapes through immersive experiences. VR has altered the way we see the...
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The Art of Color Theory: Guide for Animators, Designers & Artists

Hello artists, designers, and animators! Are you weary of feeling constrained by your color choices? Do you wish to produce aesthetically appealing works that capture your audience? Mastering color theory for beginners is the key to unleashing your creative potential...
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Animating Your Brand: Have You Used Animation in Marketing Yet?

If you're looking to boost your branding strategy, there's one crucial aspect you can't overlook: emotional connection. And what better way to create that connection than through animation in marketing, sound, and movement? Brand animation is a form of animated...
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SEO Friendly Animation. Help OR Harm Your Ranking?

If you’re looking for animation’s place in the world of SEO friendly animation then you’ve come to the right place! Knowledge of SEO for artists and animators is an awesome pool of expertise to tap into when it comes to...
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What is Lottie Animation? & What is a Lottie File?

What The Heck Are Lottie Animations? If you’re a web designer or animator and haven’t experienced Lottie animation files yet then you are missing out! Lottie Files are an incredible animation file format that runs purely off text based code....
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HOW TO Animate a Bouncing Ball in Maya [or ANY Software]

If you are new to animating especially 3D character animation, you may be wondering where the hell to start.  What do I animate, and how do I animate?  … How do I get started in animation? I’ll be honest, it’s...
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Remote VS Onsite working Ultimate Guide for Animators and Artists

Remote working from the comfort of your own home can be appealing to many freelance animators and artists, and it is becoming more popular with animation studios.  Even more so after the pandemic, but is it right for you? It’s...
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10 Must-know animation showreel tips to win employment

So, you now have an animation showreel and itching to get it to studios for freelance animation work. This article will cover must-know animation showreel tips to ensure your demo reel isn’t ignored and wins you that paying job! Also,...
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How To Win Your First Freelance Animation Job

So, you've had some animation training, completed a course, or been to art college and now it’s time to get paid! Whether you are a 2D motion designer, 3D animator, 3D modeller, Character animator, VFX artist or Generalist like me,...
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FREE Ball Animation Rig

FREE ball animation rig for Maya When first learning animation and specifically character animation we need to learn the basic principles of timing, weight, squash and stretch etc. One of the best ways is to animate a bouncing ball. So...