Agora Studio have been creating a bunch of Maya rigs and releasing them for free primarily to be used in the AnimChallenge. Check them out HERE
Industry Job Spreadsheet
The Industry Job Spreadsheet was compiled by Chris Mayne and is an amazing resource for job seekers. It is full of industry job posting and can be filtered to show only animation roles.
Animator’s Survival Kit
The Animator’s Survival Kit by Richard Williams is an essential book to own whether you’re a beginner or an expert.
Animation Comparisons
Animation Comparisons is a YouTube playlist that includes videos showing how various animations look in multiple different games. Great for reference.
Smart Layer
Smart Layer is a script for Autodesk Maya that allows you to adjust animation using layers in a much easier and more powerful way.
Studio Binder (12 Principles)
Studio Binder is a YouTube channel that focuses on filmmaking and in this episode they cover the 12 principles of animation
Deja View
Deja View is a blog by Andreas Deja that showcases a lot of his own work as well as other inspiring animation development posts from the Disney archives
Toniko Pantoja
Toniko Pantoja has a great YouTube channel that has insights into his own work as well as best practices and animation tutorials
Mecha-Mechs Rigs
Mecha-Mechs Rigs are a free sample of a larger set of Maya rigs from fRigging Awesome Studios
IK/FK Switcher
IK/FK Switcher is a free Maya tool that allows you to build a temporary IK/FK setup on top of your original controls, while preserving animation.
Games Jobs Direct
Games Jobs Direct is a website that aims to simplify video game recruitment by allowing studios and candidates to connect directly
Artstation Jobs
Artstation Jobs is a job search engine within the Artstation website that allows you to setup multiple filters and preferences.