Pipeline

Background characters make animated worlds feel alive, adding realism and depth to every scene. Learn how animators use techniques like asset reuse, looping cycles, layering, and procedural generation to create believable crowds without overspending time or budget.

Learn how to create animation moodboards that define your project’s tone, style, and direction. From gathering references to curating layouts, this guide shows how to turn abstract ideas into a clear visual blueprint.

Learn how to master the secondary action principle in animation—subtle, supporting movements that add realism and emotional depth to your scenes without stealing focus from the main action.

Color correction is a crucial step in animation post-production, used to fix inconsistencies, unify tones, and enhance visual storytelling. Learn the essential techniques like white balance, saturation control, and color grading to bring polish and consistency to your animated work.

Over-animating can distract from your story, inflate production time, and overwhelm your audience. Learn how to simplify your animation workflow, focus on what matters, and bring clarity to your scenes with practical, studio-tested advice.

Discover how to apply the arc principle in animation to create more realistic, appealing, and emotionally resonant movement. Learn techniques for planning, visualizing, and exaggerating arcs, and when to break the rules for storytelling impact.

Efficient asset storage is critical in animation production. This guide explores best practices for organizing, securing, and versioning digital assets across large-scale projects and distributed teams.

Learn the difference between straight-ahead and pose-to-pose animation, and how to choose the best method for your scene. This guide covers pros, cons, and digital techniques to help animators plan with confidence.