Animation

With animation and visual effects more ubiquitous than ever before, our Animation School’s resources will help to familiarize you with the latest software, techniques, and trends in 2D and 3D animation. Students and aspiring animators can browse through informative Q&A’s and interviews, detailed how-to guides, and articles covering the current developments in the industry.

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How NYFA Alum Camilo Navas Created His Animation Project “George is Hungry”
April 8, 2021
What does it take to actually make a creative animation sequence? Hard work, a bit of training, and the drive to manage multiple skillsets at ...
How to Animate a Film for an Older Audience
January 12, 2017
Each year, animated films give viewers of all ages something to anticipate and enjoy. If you’re an aspiring animator, one of the most important skills ...
How to Do Comic-Con Without a Badge
August 10, 2016
It’s only been a week since Comic-Con and if you couldn’t make it you’ve been poring over websites, blogs, and social media trying to absorb ...
How To Do Stop Motion Animation
February 20, 2015
Before the advent of fully-blown CGI animation, traditional animation – in which every single frame is drawn by hand – was the industry standard. If ...
How to Make a (Good) Kinetic Typography Animation Video
December 19, 2014
Kinetic typography is a fantastically engaging way of delivering text information in a visual way. It’s a great marketing vehicle for those looking to spread ...

NYFA Alum Francesco Panzieri on What It’s Like Being The Compositing Supervisor on a Netflix Film
November 13, 2020
Netflix’s upcoming release of the holiday musical feature film Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (“Jingle Jangle”) will see NYFA alum Francesco Panzieri among the film’s ...