New Frame Plus is a Youtube channel dedicated to analyzing video game animation hosted by Daniel Floyd
New Frame Plus
Animstate – Discord
The Animstate Discord is a great place to meet and chat with some friendly animators. Whether you are looking for veterans or students, this is the place to be!
AnimLvlUp
AnimLvlUp is a facebook page hosted by animator, Jason Shum that has a bunch of great videos and interviews with industry veterans that share their stories of getting into the animation / games industry.
Riot Creative Contest 2017
Riot Creative Contest 2017 is a competition by Riot Games and hosted by Polycount that artists, animators and other disciplines can enter. Expect killer prizes, amazing art, and stiff competition.
#ElyseCritiques
#ElyseCritiques is a weekly Twitch stream hosted by Elyse Gymer where you can upload your animation to Syncsketch with the hashtag and get feedback every Sunday. The stream happens every Sunday at 8pm UK Time.
Cartrdge
Cartrdge is a portfolio community for creatives working in video games and is great for creating a page and uploading animations in multiple formats such as Vimeo, Youtube, Gif.. etc
#Animbreak Challenge
#Animbreak Challenge is a competition created by Jason Shum where you can win cool prizes for animating things, what’s not to like! You can join on Facebook or Polycount
Thinking Animation
Thinking Animation has a great section on the pros and cons of different rigs. As well as a bunch of other resources and tips across the site.
Smearframe – Chat Group
The Smearframe Slack channel is an animation chat group where you can talk about anything from inspiration, tips, rigs and more. Get an invite from the link above and join the fun!
