Lisa is a character animator who's been creating animation for games and film for fifteen years. Her craft involves understanding how characters move, breathe, gesture, and express emotion through ...

The process of using video reference is a crucial part of the planning phase in animation. Whether it is to understand the real-world physics and weight or to carefully weave in the subtle expressions ...

In 3D animation, character design stands as a pivotal element, bridging the gap between storytelling and visual artistry. Formulating compelling characters requires a deep understanding of design ...

What if the secret to seamless visual storytelling lies in something as simple as a character sheet? Below, AI Video School breaks down how Nano Banana transforms the way creators approach character ...

What are the essential reference books that anyone with an interest in animation history should have on their bookshelf? It’s a question I’ve rarely seen discussed and would be curious to hear readers ...

Epic has refreshed the Game Animation Sample Project for Unreal Engine 5.8, keeping one of its more practical animation references aligned with the engine’s latest feature set. The update centers on ...

We’ve seen King Kong on film before – several times – but not like this. In past outings, the famous ape has been achieved with stop motion, full and partial scale animatronics, and via motion capture ...