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Deliberate Practice for Animators

Deliberate Practice for Animators

Imagine two animators join the same production on the same day. Over 6 months they each finish about a hundred shots. Same supervisor, same rigs, same pipeline. By the wrap party, one of them is animating at a visibly higher level while the other didn't progress at all. The difference was not talent. It wasn't the volume of work either. The one who progressed opened every shot with something they wanted to experiment with, instead of just finishing as fast as possible. Repetition doesn't ma

Animation Studio Setup Checklist: Every Admin, Business, Legal, and Pipeline Decision a New Studio Needs to Make in Year One

Animation Studio Setup Checklist: Every Admin, Business, Legal, and Pipeline Decision a New Studio Needs to Make in Year One

Many artists dream of launching their own animation studio. But when they do start, they tend to overly focus on the art itself and neglect all the business aspects. Then, six months in, they discover they never properly assigned IP ownership to the company, signed a client contract without a proper payment clause, or skipped insurance only to have a broadcaster come back with a hard requirement before delivery. These are expensive lessons. This article is an attempt to prevent that. It's a r

Animation Books You Should Read In 2026

Animation Books You Should Read In 2026

In any field, learning is essential. Growing skills is an essential part of all careers. Of course, we learn a lot by practicing but taking time to nurture the theory is important to perform better in any field. And animation is no exception. ‌