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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!

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Feb 275 min read

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...

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Feb 216 min read

CartoonRecruit.com - Your job-hunting best friend

Find out who is behind CartoonRecruit.com, your new tool to find your next job!

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Dec 1, 20247 min read

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...

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Oct 21, 20242 min read

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...

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Jun 27, 20243 min read

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...

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Jun 19, 20243 min read

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...

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Jun 19, 20243 min read

How did you find your first job?

Animators, vfx and video games artists: How did you find your first job?

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May 14, 202410 min read

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 matc

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Mar 25, 20245 min read

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...

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Mar 15, 20242 min read

SpreadSheet fever

Do you like spooky random spreadsheets? Me too! Here is a compilation of useful spreadsheet to find out about salaries, schools,...

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Mar 6, 20241 min read

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...

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Jan 22, 20243 min read

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...

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Jan 17, 20242 min read

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...

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Jan 6, 20241 min read

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 /...

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Jan 5, 20241 min read

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...

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Jan 5, 20241 min read

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...

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Nov 28, 20233 min read

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....

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Nov 14, 20231 min read

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...

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Nov 13, 20233 min read

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...

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Oct 25, 20236 min read

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