An ever expanding list of resources related to all things animation and VFX.
Artists
My favorite artists in the industry that have been inspirations of mine.
Blogs, Books & Reading
Blogs
- AnimationMentor Blog
- Anim Expat Blog (No Longer Updated)
- FXRant
- iAnimate.net Articles
- Animators Resource Kit
Books
- Acting for Animators (Digital)
- Drawn to Life: 20 Golden Years of Disney Masterclasses (Digital)
- The Animator's Survival Kit (Digital)
- The Illusion of Life (Digital)
- Simplified Planning for Animation (Digital)
Industry Websites
Online Communities
Various sites on the web that are animation or VFX related.
Challenges
Forums
Online Communities
Subreddits
Online Courses
These schools and workshops are created by the best in the industry. I have personally taken many of them and highly recommend them to anyone looking to learn animation or expand their skills.
Animation Schools & Courses
- AnimationMentor
- Animotion Academy
- Animation Sherpa
- AnimSchool
- Griffin Animation Academy
- iAnimate.net
- Jason Ryan Animation
- Monster Emporium
- Spungella Animation Workshop
Animation Exercises
General CG Courses
Python / MEL
Reference Sites
These sites contain a plethora of useful reference material like motion reference, animal/creature behaviors, anatomy, and character design.
2D / Drawing
Anatomy
Animals & Creatures
- Animal Gaits for Animators
- Bug Gaits for Animators
- Greenscreen Animals
- Muybridge
- Nature Footage
- RhinoHouse
Flight
Rigs / Props / Other Assets
Links to all types of animation rigs, props, models, and other scene assets available to download, both free and paid.
Rigs & Props
- Agora Community Assets
- AnimationBuffet
- AnimationMentor Free Rigs
- Anima.to
- AnimProps
- Ashwin Inamdar Rigs
- Kiel Figgins Store
- Misset.com
- ProRigs
- Truong CG Artist
Models
Environments
Textures
VFX Stock Footage & Motion Graphics
Tools / Scripts / Plug-Ins
Here are links to all types of tools, scripts, and plug-ins worth downloading or purchasing to speed up your workflow.
Content Viewers / Playback
Maya Scripts
Maya Tool Sets
Blender Scripts
Maya Plug-Ins
Software Packages
Other
Links that's don't really fall into any of the other categories but are still worth checking out
Job Postings
- Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Posting Spreadsheet by Chris Mayne
- AnimatedJobs
- ArtStation Job Postings
Website Building/ Hosting