Links

Here is a list of websites that I have come across or been recommended that are all animation related. I will slowly add more to the list and add descriptions of what each is. To visit one of the websites just click on the name in orange :)


11 Second Club - Monthly Animation Competition

3D World Magazine - Monthly magazine that covers animation, visual effects,
                                  videogames and architectural visualisation

Animated Yorkshire - A regional support organisation for animation.

Animation Festivals - List of Animation Festivals

Animation Magazine - A monthly magazine covering the animation industry, including
                                    aspects of film and television animation, visual effects and
                                    video games.

Animation Meat - Offering notes from professional animators, downloadable dope and
                            model sheets, opinions, animation facts, recommended books and
                            links.

Animation Mentor - Online animation school that specializes in teaching 3D animation
                               with Maya.

Animation Physics - Tutorials and examples relevant to character and effects animation
                                using Physics.

Animation Progression Reels - Blog full of Animation Progression Reels!

Animation Reference Videos - A Vimeo account full of reference footage for animation.

Animation Tips and Tricks - Insider tips from professional animators.
                                            By Animation Mentor

Animation World Network - An organization for animators, with an extensive website with
                                           news, articles and links for professional animators and
                                           animation fans.

AnimationForum.net - Dedicated to 2D techniques and animation.

Animators Resource Blog - Awesome Blog! For all things animation...
                                           always adding new content

BBC Motion Gallery - A source for quality HD video and stock footage.

Bobby Beck's Blog

Brendan Body's Blog

Carlos Baena's Blog

Character Design

Flip - An animation Blog

Free Rigs Blog

Green Screen Animals

Pencil Test Depot - Great Blog on 2D Animation

Pixar Times

Rad How to - Blog by a Dreamworks Storyboarder

Rhino House - Reference Footage

Speaking of Animation Blog

Spline Doctors

Story Boredom - Storyboard Blog!

The Animation Converstation Podcast

The Animation Podcast

The VFX Show Podcast