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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 Wall16.10.228 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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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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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

Diving into the world of 2D animation? The right tools can make all the difference. ...
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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 Rao03.06.2112 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 Stefyn23.04.218 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 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 Rao16.03.2111 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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Nadia Rao29.05.206 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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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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Nadia Stefyn29.07.199 min read

Why Vanessa Rossi Switched From Graphic Design to Animation

After finishing Graphic Design school, Vanessa Rossi found herself stuck in the wrong ...
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