3D Animation Student Showcase 2021 | Animation Mentor

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[@ipo7532]

3:26 every single expression and line is hilarious and iconic

[@GMChaos]

I agree, and that head tilt at the end! I've done that many times when people annoyed me.

[@tobiasbassiri7911]

kiss kiss kiss kiss

[@Jeff_May]

Kudos Ana Fabiana! This clip was remarkable - what did you use for reference? It was a GREAT performance brilliantly animated, all adding up to a particularly funny scene!

[@-SashaAlex-]

Really made me want to slap her if she was their mom....

[@primordialsoupmix5816]

The puffy sleepy eyes and the hand gestures. So amazing!

[@maiyaallred3992]

2:28 looked the most disney worthy. It had a lot of body and facial movements and it was very dynamic

[@123dididi]

I know, the animation fits the voice and character so well.

[@blitzyblook3315]

also 3:26

[@eliseteamer1516]

But can we just talk about how fire 3:26 was, like all the other ones were great but that really hit different. Tbh I replayed it more than 20 times.

[@pavelhoral]

I think I am at 20 replays myself... well better play it for the 21st time :). It is really hilarious.

[@katseyelash]

“Bye bye now~”

[@viktoriazemtsova2491]

I agree!!!!!😍😍😍

[@Tigress907]

yeah

[@naradumpling]

Omg I was just thinking that

[@Sharv]

As always your animations are so dynamic and believable. You can see a lot of work on the archs and the poses. Good job everyone involved on this!

[@LucasTbooker]

Yeah, it feels like their focus is in the animation, not the look dev

[@mr_fredfyre9121]

did not expect to see you here

[@anothertrackmom]

Video Brinquedo Aniamtion

[@anothertrackmom]

Video Brinquedo Aniamtion

[@onyxth3ripper]

I think we can all agree that 3:26 and 2:10 are iconic Everyone did amazing, obviously, but that's Pixar levels right there

[@netherfreakultima4498]

Do you know where the sound comes from at 2:10?

[@onyxth3ripper]

@@netherfreakultima4498 No, sorry

[@netherfreakultima4498]

@@onyxth3ripper ah ok...no worries

[@gwarfiend9717]

2:10 is some creepy fucking pedophilia shit. This "virus" needs to hurry up and destroy humanity

[@litteralyjustsam5262]

@@gwarfiend9717 How is that paedophilic? I'm genuinely confused... Is it the source of the audio or...?

[@TimSlee1]

1:31 This one deserves more attention imo.

[@Eliza-ig9kz]

All amazing but 3:26 is my fave!! Not only is it a hilarious situation but the facial expressions and body language are perfect and definitely the best ones from all of them imo!!

[@Eliza-ig9kz]

I just found this comment of mine and if maybe some others see it.. does any of you possibly know what the audio is from?

[@shaggybro4551]

0:32 is amazing, each movement flows perfectly to the next one and is very dynamic. I also love how cool and chad like he is despite being a garbage worker, it’s some nice contrast.

[@sketchygaz]

4:12, I want a whole movie on this Ximo Ferrer, make it happen, hilarious.

[@purplefangs9014]

I agree, I'd 100% watch it👌🏾

[@Yes-zr6pj]

Yesss!!!

[@tarwater27]

The audio is from the show True Blood. Jessica the young vampire was awesome!

[@sketchygaz]

@@tarwater27 Cool, didn't know that it came from this series.

[@AslanAlmukhambetov]

2:11 is the best!

[@netherfreakultima4498]

Ikr? Any ideas where the original audio was from?

[@MichaelVasquez-M50_W0RLD]

This is some incredible stuff! 1:08 and 3:26 were my favorites 🔥

[@axora7863]

Same! I loved 1:08

[@Katya__.]

Same

[@iwanttobeperfect09]

I am so thankful for you featuring my shot in the showcase! The render looks amazing!!!! Congratulations to all the other students who are also in the showcase, you all massively deserve it for all the hard work you put in!

[@loixvx]

You did a great job! Ur work is awesome :DD

[@sweettea4887]

Wow you did amazing!

[@KuroMokoChan]

Is the soundtrack from Galavant? It really sounds like it!

[@chizukichan7667]

OH MY GOD the animation for 3:26 had my dying ITS HILARIOUS

[@PavitrStan4Life]

"Just because people don't understand you doesn't mean you're an artist." haha I loved that so much I died 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@k1utz]

2:11 AND 3:26 ARE SO COOL IM OBSESSED WITH ANIMATIONS THAT HAVE GOOD FACIAL EXPRESSIONS LOL

[@rinchiba6639]

totally agree! Theres also a lot of expression in the hands

[@lashandagregory9885]

Kudos to all animators this is incredible..I am 45 years old and I STILL love and watch cartoons and watching the transition of animation over the years are AMAZING😍

[@animationmentor]

You're never too old to enjoy great animation!!

[@lashandagregory9885]

@@animationmentor Awww thank you for saying that...and I totally agree with you.

[@Marhathor]

Everyone's talking about some of the later animations, but that first one was so damn good. I don't know why, but some people can make animated characters be better actors than real life actors, better conveying all the little mannerisms etc.

[@PavitrStan4Life]

3:51 is literally all middle-school relationships with the cringy pick-up lines and high expectations. ❤️❤️

[@skr33nsav3r]

3:26 is clearly the most well done on the mothers end. Or maybe she's an aunt or stepmother. Either way, the expressions are so spot on that I nearly punched a hole through my screen.

[@CHITUS]

All amazing but 3:26 is my fave!! Not only is it a hilarious situation but the facial expressions and body language and perfect and definitely the best ones from all of them imo!!

[@ariplayz136]

Everyone is talking about 3:26, but my favourite was 2:28 because the expressions and the actions are so nice and just eye-pleasing :)

[@croyvdk5919]

1:52 Stunning animation, though I personally think some decisions don't fit the scene in the slightest.

[@MellowJelly]

I feel that about so many of them. The acting is very over the top for the dialogue

[@Ezzylryb]

@@MellowJelly Sometimes that's the point and just what makes animation so endearing. Exaggeration is very cool!

[@adriancole745]

@@MellowJelly that's kind of the point of animation. The actions are supposed to be very over the top so that the message is very clearly communicated.

[@w33pings0ul6]

I couldn't stop laughing and smiling. The voice is Alan Watts but the exaggerated expression made it perfect because his words are very expressive.

[@liamoohay24365]

2:19 “ok now you’re being annoying lil sis”

[@pavelhoral]

I want Ana Fabiani's animation as a standalone clip so I can send it to all my friends with children... that one is simply perfect :D

[@FatCurlyCat]

3:26 I love this one! Everything is so realistic and good from the facial expressions down to the hand movements. It looks as if you 3d animated someone acting

[@akita-luv5134]

4:14 is there a continued version of this?! i'd love to see more, or where it started!!

[@lpemkz]

Wanna see this story

[@kikihuang7991]

seems like it’s inspired from twilight

[@earthtoleigh]

Just in case you’re still looking, it’s from the HBO show True Blood!

[@talkativeness1433]

it’s actually from a tv show, true blood. william and jessica are the characters :)

[@timefliesaway999]

@@kikihuang7991 dude, just because there’s a vampire doesn’t mean it’s twilight. There are tons of vampire stories, ever heard of Dracula?

[@alexandriakotsifas]

The showcases get better every year! I followed the making of the shot with the two sisters and I LOVE how it turned out! :DDD

[@rebeccavanderzwart9849]

Where did you Find it.??

[@alexandriakotsifas]

@@rebeccavanderzwart9849 On the online campus since I also go to AM haha. Maybe try searching the animator's name tho?

[@coconut2184]

3:26 is funny af I really thought she was talking to herself or some random adult💀

[@PivotalYT]

the fact that almost noone brings up 1:31 is mind boggling. it's so damn funny and well executed. stellar job

[@veggieboyultimate]

Wow, a collab of 3d animations, and they're all amazing

[@whatsthemeaningoflife1701]

The fluid movements and unique styles of animatios looks incredible

[@AGautam]

Awesome 🔥🔥,, I literally always EXCITED for your showcase ., I m one of the big fan of Animation Mantor ❤️ . 🔥Love from INDIA ❤️

[@patross4543]

2:25 i feel Frozen vibes here

[@valerieee8272]

3:26 is absolutely amazing!

[@nobodyjr8413]

2:45 was just amazing. Cartoon inspired and surprisingly amusing.

[@ZUnknownFox]

honestly this is very good I enjoy seeing the student showcases for what they have managed to do. I still wish I could join your guys's program but sadly atm I couldn't either way. I'd have to say my favorite of these clips is either 4:31 or 0:49

[@NoeliaEncarnacion]

I'm so honored that you enjoyed my shot thank you so much XD

[@bricengorai363]

Another awesome year of amazing talent!!! Congrats everyone making it to the showreel and everyone following their dreams.

DO NOT go to the 1:39 and DO NOT play it frame by frame when the skateboard breaks :D Thrust me! ... I mean trust me!

[@ReelRef]

These are always so cool and the students this year hit the nail right on the head for Style, Quality, and Creativity.

[@kainimation]

Really excited for this! I'm currently studying with AM. (In Drew Adams class for Advanced Body Mechanics), there's been some awesome shots on campus this term, for anyone reading this and THINKING about studying here, stop thinking and sign up! I've learnt so much! Keep being awesome!

[@ssirv4457]

Hey Dan ! Glad to see you here buddy !

[@kainimation]

@@ssirv4457 Hey!! You too, the shots look amazing don't they! So honoured to be part of a school with such amazing talent! 😊, hope you're having a great week!

[@davjeon427]

Although the mechanics an range of motion looks amazing I cant but notice that most of the acting is overdone. I can not imagine a Pixar or Disney film with none stop over the top acting and emotions. It would great to see some work with more subtle nuanced acting which would really push the bar up toward believability. Still really cool work!

[@MellowJelly]

Students go way overboard to try to show their acting ability and it's a lot to take in

[@aang4291]

Why must we compare every piece of animation to disney 😐

[@pinkrainmoon]

felicia martin's is so professional! you get the whole picture immediately and the whole flow of the scene is dynamic enough to keep you interested without being over the top

[@colachasso]

My most sincere congratulations to all the animators! Every single clip was amazing in its own way, no matter the style. So many talents that I can't wait to see their creations! I love animation films and this showcase was delightful to watch!

[@jamesmalik3355]

2:10 Muh Favorite

[@benjaminnossin9853]

Wow, the level is crazy. From the movement fluidity to the quality of facial animations.. Mind-blowing. Can't wait to see what those people come up with in the next years !

[@YggdrasilReviews]

So happy I’m attending AM I’ve already learned so much. Can’t wait to get to this level of quality.

[@lorenhikaru]

Dude, I just love how bouncy all of them are, it's so awesome

[@aliannefossil3103]

4:05 would actually be really cool as a tv show or movie

[@katana2665]

Your students get better and better every year! Well done.

[@BossJJay]

Aw yes... the reason why I joined AM is because of how great students' shots come out each year! 2022, I'm coming for ya!

[@just2draw]

Genuinely a fun watch. Well done to every featured animator. Every submission shown here was well done.

[@andreamolnar1636]

Amaaaaaazing, love everything!!!!!! Great job to everyone who worked on these!!!!

[@bosunhawk]

I absolutely love all of this. Can really see the effort and time taken. Real talent here.

[@ViktorasMakauskas]

4:30 is my favorite, probably because it's most honest:) Somehow all other acting choices are the standard hyper-energetic personalities; just because it's animation it does not have to be all flailing and jumping from one hyper expressive pose to the next. Not a single piece would fit a Ghibli film. Nevertheless, impressive work and congrats to all!

[@hoe6268]

2:28 is my fav not just because it’s. BEAUTIFUL but be the animator is from Maryland! The best state everrrrr!!

[@TheNovusSpes]

This was great! So much talent on display. Keep moving forward!

[@matpercic1]

Amazing animations as always! Congrats to everyone!

[@kerraboo1030]

Ana Fabiani, Your Shot is incredible. been in the industry for a long time and that got me fired up. Props and I can see great future for you!

[@enderperez-lopezanimations4103]

I am eager to see this, happy animating everyone!

[@animationmentor]

Woohoo!! :D

[@KaushalN9]

3:26 is a masterpiece 💖💖😍 wow

[@mandarue5104]

All of these short films were beautiful! Great work!

[@chineduanulugwo6227]

I love the animations make me feel warm and fuzzy inside like a fun afternoon. 😊😊😊

[@Yootzie]

I love all the students showcase it's incredible! All the effort and small details are amazing

[@meatbleed]

Would it kill em to not try and emulate Disney? like 2:47 and the last one. Most of these lacked identity. Great smooth animation and all that, they're all talented as hell, but we should push creativity rather than fitting into Disney's mold.

[@ellanimation816]

It looks more looney toons then Disney 😂

[@elijahadediran4756]

I'm speechless. This is so amazinggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daylight8208]

2:11 the little girl is so cuuuuute

[@glenfoxh]

This is some of the best short animations. I love it. ^.^

[@letsplayminecraft1933]

These people are talented!

[@vxbiii]

2:11 that needs to be a movie, ASAP

[@tommasoscaravetti]

Amazing shots!! Congrats everyone!

[@joelfalconi7168]

Can we just see how the lipsync in this part is pure gold lol 3:26 very well animated!

[@CGINerd]

Amazing work guys love the work! Always improving every year.

[@chelsearussell3778]

The last one is my favorite, it’s comedic genius.😆

[@wolf-marks9353]

those animations are amazing. the people who created them are very talented

[@Bi.Bo.]

Those are AWESOME! I want to see every single one as full movie in Theater!

[@alexs5814]

That last one with the snowman turned robot reminded me soo much of the aliens of "Alien Swarm" it gave me goose bumps. Well done.

[@rawls101]

Well done everyone!! Superb work!

[@Dyrgrip]

Fantastic! Both animations and timings are spot on! Excellent work!

[@TheTopStarz]

I honestly love these and they also inspire and motivate me

[@FatalBagel]

These make me depressed because I’m about to grad from my 3d anim program and can’t do anything remotely close to these

[@MrToogood]

Wow. You have Quality Stuff ;)

[@mitwodlemi]

How is nobody talking about 0:31 !?!?! It's so good!

[@juandefdezduran]

Incredible work, congratulations to all

[@rainbowphoenix1686]

3:26 I mean...That's both a good lesson,AND sad to swallow xD

[@gnarlywolfman88]

3:49, Nice seeing some Galavant love.

[@Kantrell_Hicks]

All these animations are brilliant and refreshing i love them all

[@WatermeIon_juice]

I love the movement it’s so engaging. 1:50

[@alimariwankamal1937]

Loved that surprise at the end!

[@arminsbooks9007]

That is TOTALLY AWESOME!!! HOW ARE RHESE SO GOOD!?!

[@cameron120587]

01:07 - I so want to know who you are and more of this story! Good work Madison Erwin of West Virginia, USA!

[@afriendlypoltergeist4073]

i loved the snowman one it was so fluid, the color scheme was amazing and it had so much personality!!!

[@jeremymoon2]

This animation looks really cool

[@kimpod2417]

the one with the kids was super funny. i want to do what you do thats super cool

[@magdi4714]

Every single one of them is just perfect and they could be great short films

[@chuysadventrues208]

3:26 THIS NEED A MEDAL,TROPHY AND A COOKIE

[@nanaxd2472]

1:07 and 3:26 are amazing . I cant stop whatching it

[@user-jb1ji8uv8f]

Это прекрасно... ! Всё! Каждая работа!!! Великолепно. >w

[@jeremymoon1]

This animation looks awesome

[@itragoresovo105]

I saw it yesterday and as I’m currently in University, in animation course this just amazes me

[@philipnyqvist2]

DAMN! These are better than most movies I have seen!

[@nessymoon1783]

Wow these are amazing