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Star Wars 212 : The explosive fanfilm from Hoplite Studio
Hoplite is a new VFX and 3D animation studio making a strong entrance right from its launch with a Star Wars fan film!
animstarter
Feb 275 min read
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Dojo créatif - An alternative training in 3D animation.
For several years now, Jérémy Trilles has been making his mark in 3D animation education. At his own pace, without rushing, he continues...
animstarter
Feb 216 min read
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CartoonRecruit.com - Your job-hunting best friend
Find out who is behind CartoonRecruit.com, your new tool to find your next job!
animstarter
Dec 1, 20247 min read
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Animation 3d - Basic exercises
Where to Start with 3D Animation Exercises? The bouncing ball is a classic and, above all, a must-do. Why? Because what you’ll learn from...
animstarter
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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3D Animation: Everything You Need to Know
Do you want to become a 3D animator? Or are you just interested in this field? Let me guide you on this exciting adventure. Inside Out 2...
animstarter
Jun 27, 20243 min read
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Top 5: Meilleurs livres pour l'animation
Prêt à sauter dans le grand bain de l'animation? Que tu sois débutant ou pro, ces livres sont essentiels. Apprends des meilleurs! Tu...
animstarter
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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Top 5: Best animation books
Ready to jump into animation? Whether you're a beginner or a pro, these 5 books are Essential Pick up those 5 books to: Learn animation...
animstarter
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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How did you find your first job?
Animators, vfx and video games artists:
How did you find your first job?
animstarter
May 14, 202410 min read
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Top 5: Best 3d animation software
Are you having hard time to choose a 3D animation software? Here is the best selection with pros and cons to help you find your perfect...
animstarter
Mar 25, 20245 min read
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What is driving you in animation? Top 5 priorities of animators
I realized that when I started my first job in animation, my priorities were very different from today's! This gave me the idea to ask...
animstarter
Mar 15, 20242 min read
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SpreadSheet fever
Do you like spooky random spreadsheets? Me too! Here is a compilation of useful spreadsheet to find out about salaries , schools ,...
animstarter
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Becoming an animator in 2024?
Let's start the year with optimism! Have you checked out Reddit or other animation forums recently? It's really depressing! "Should I...
animstarter
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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What are the alternatives to Maya and Blender?
For 3D animation, two major players dominate the stage: Maya, historically the most popular 3D software, especially in VFX and feature...
animstarter
Jan 17, 20242 min read
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Maya - How to find object from graph editor? - Graph editor selection
How to select an object from the graph editor? Here is my AS_SelectFromCurve tool! How to find which object is related to a specific key...
animstarter
Jan 6, 20241 min read
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Maya Video reference - Import reference's video in Maya
How to import a video in Maya? Here is my AS_ImageRef tool! Stop struggling with Image plane / Free image plane/ Video/Image Sequence /...
animstarter
Jan 5, 20241 min read
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Maya Snapping tool
How to snap two objects together in maya? Let's use this magnet tool! Here is my AS_Snap tool! I think this might be the first tool I...
animstarter
Jan 5, 20241 min read
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Center of gravity - Keep your character in balance!
Is Sandra Bullock in balance? Wait.. Does she have two left hands? Ok that's not the question... How can you be sure your character is in...
animstarter
Nov 28, 20233 min read
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Animation Flight cycle
How to make a bird Flight Cycle? It's your lucky day! I have an amazing resource just for you. It's a fantastic blog by Brendan Body....
animstarter
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Get ready for your animation training
You are still young (or not :P)! You want to join an animation course or school soon, and you wonder how you can take advantage of your...
animstarter
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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How to become an animator
Where to start? You want to be an Animator, but you don't know where to start? What style of animation ? What technique ? What is...
animstarter
Oct 25, 20236 min read
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