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7 Best 3D Animation Software in 2026 (Free & Paid)
Is it time to switch to Unreal Engine in 2026? From industry standards like Maya to free powerhouses like Blender 4.3 and AI tools like Cascadeur, the landscape has changed. Discover our updated ranking of the 9 best 3D animation tools (Free & Paid) to launch your career.
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Jan 89 min read


Les 5 Meilleurs Livres d'Animation Indispensables (Guide 2026)
Ne perdez plus votre argent. De la "bible" de Richard Williams aux secrets de l'acting Disney, voici les 5 livres essentiels que tout animateur 3D doit posséder.
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Dec 18, 20253 min read


The 5 Best Animation Books Every Animator Must Own (2026 Guide)
Stop guessing which books to buy. From "The Illusion of Life" to specific acting guides, here are the 5 essential books used by Disney & Pixar pros to master animation.
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Dec 18, 20253 min read


Animation Industry Databases: Salaries, Studio Lists & Jobs
Access the essential community spreadsheets for the animation industry. Compare animator salaries, find studio lists, check reviews, and discover job openings worldwide.
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Dec 14, 20251 min read


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 27, 20255 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...
animstarter
Feb 21, 20256 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


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


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


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...
animstarter
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 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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