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Nadia Stefyn27.09.248 min read

Pixar Animation Internships: The First Step to Landing a Job at Pixar

Stephanie Soong hadn't even finished her 3D modeling course when she found out she got a ...
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Nadia Stefyn04.01.2311 min read

Pixar intern to Ubisoft animator: Spectra's 3D animation career

CG Spectrum mentor Spectra shares her 3D animation career path, starting with how she got ...
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Shoshanah Wall16.12.225 min read

How to Become a Better Animator: Optimizing Online Learning

As a mentor of the 2D animation courses at CG Spectrum—an online training center—Hubert ...
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Shoshanah Wall28.11.227 min read

Top 6 Types of Animation Styles

TABLE OF CONTENTS loading... Animation is where creativity and technology collide, ...
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Shoshanah Wall10.11.226 min read

What Skills Do You Need to Be a Game Artist?

Want to become a game artist and help build the visual world of a video game? You will ...
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Shoshanah Wall03.11.228 min read

Creating a Unique Animation Portfolio: 8 Expert Tips

In the competitive world of animation for film and games, it can be hard to stand out in ...
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Shoshanah Wall31.10.225 min read

VFX specialist or generalist - which is right for me?

Which type of job in visual effects is a better fit for you: specialist or generalist? ...
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Shoshanah Wall21.10.229 min read

Small vs. large VFX studios — which one should I work for?

The VFX industry has both large and small studios. Each offers emerging artists slightly ...
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Shoshanah Wall29.09.225 min read

What is an animation storyboard?

All great films, animations, TV series, and even games start with an idea and then a ...
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Shoshanah Wall16.09.228 min read

Animation Types: Understanding the Various Forms of Animation

Animation has come a long way, from ancient Greek pottery drawings to classic films like ...
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Nadia Stefyn26.08.2210 min read

Creating 2D Animation: A Beginner's Guide

If you want to become a 2D animator, then you’ll need practice in creating 2D animations. ...
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Shoshanah Wall30.06.222 min read

Join the Summer of Unreal 2022: Free Unreal Engine course

CG Spectrum is proudly supporting the Summer of Unreal 2022!
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Nadia Stefyn29.06.227 min read

What is the Best 2D Animation Software? Industry Experts Weigh In

From film and games to ads and educational resources, animation is used pretty much ...
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Shoshanah Wall25.05.227 min read

Alum Bianka shares her 2D animation work and advice

We caught up with the talented 2D animator and CGS alum, Bianka Farago to learn more ...
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Shoshanah Wall24.02.229 min read

Switching careers to Animation: A CG Spectrum student success story

We recently chatted with CG Spectrum alum, James Boyle about his decision to switch ...
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Nadia Rao16.09.217 min read

How to make 3D animation - getting started

3D animation originated in the early 1960s, with pioneers experimenting with ...
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Nadia Stefyn03.06.2112 min read

Alumnus Jasmeet Sidhu skyrockets straight into 3D animation career

Are you interested in a 3D animation career and would like to hear from someone who has ...
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Nadia Stefyn01.04.216 min read

Where to Learn Toon Boom Harmony

If you’re looking to learn Toon Boom Harmony and pursue a career in animation, CG ...
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Nadia Stefyn29.05.206 min read

How to Get 3D Animation Projects - Launching Your Career

Just starting your journey as a 3D Animator? Great! For film and game enthusiasts with a ...
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Nick Fredin17.03.207 min read

How do I become an animator for games?

Whether you’re dead set on working for a VFX studio or dreaming about a career in game ...
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Nadia Stefyn24.09.195 min read

Meet The Willoughbys Animator Aniket Natekar

CG Spectrum alumni, animator, and now mentor Aniket Natekar recently spoke at LightBox ...
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Nadia Stefyn03.09.197 min read

Top five reasons to get into 2D animation right now

The 2D animation industry is transforming before our eyes. 2D Animation is still as ...
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Nadia Stefyn30.08.197 min read

6 benefits of online courses you may not have considered

In an increasingly online world, remote learning is gaining popularity. However, not all ...
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Nadia Stefyn15.08.196 min read

Career in Animation: Lawrence Zalasky's Journey from Healthcare to Oscar

At the age of 30, Lawrence Zalasky took an enormous leap of faith... After establishing ...
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