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The Best Animation Tutors in Chicago, IL

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Steven F.

100/hour

Chicago, IL

Two-time Emmy nominated animation and live action filmmaker

5.0 (24)

59 hours tutoring

I was mentored by the folks at Bill Melendez Productions / Melendez Films (creators of the classic Peanuts films). My work as storyboard artist, key animator, and animation director includes films such as Freedom Dance (with Golden Globe winner Mariska Hargitay); television such as the Boston Red Sox...

Knowledgable. Friendly. Responsible. Professional.

Steven solved a number of editing issues I was experiencing and offered numerous tips on how to improve all aspects of my movie projects. Friendly, responsible, knowledgable, creative, reliable, supportive, professional. I look fo... - Susan, 2 lessons with Steven

Jason H.

80/hour

Chicago, IL

Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation

5.0 (673)

2,620 hours tutoring

I have taught many collegiate level digital art classes in both 2D and 3D animation at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College.

Very knowledgable tutor in Maya and computer animation

Jason was a very big help with my animation project. He is very knowledgable and helpful with Maya and the complete animation process. I would definitely recommend him. - Jack, 17 lessons with Jason

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Bryan M.

60/hour

Senior Unity Developer and Animator with 10+ years of expertise

5.0 (208)

534 hours tutoring

Bryan brings extensive expertise in Unity animation and technical art, with a strong focus on creating immersive XR experiences. His experience includes developing custom shaders, procedural animations, and 3D modeling for VR/AR...

Knowledgeable and Extremely Helpful Tutor

Bryan has been the best tutor I've ever had by far. I've had to take a C# class three times because I never understood how it was being taught, but Bryan has helped me finally understand the material and I have an A in my class no... - Miranda, 12 lessons with Bryan

David B.

175/hour

College Professor with 15+ Years of Teaching 3D Animation

5.0 (564)

2,726 hours tutoring

Response time: 8 minutes

I have taught Animation at the college level for over 15 years. I specialize in 3D animation using Maya. Learn how to create walk cycles and how to incorporate Disney's 12 principles of animation to enhance your work!...

Helped break through

David helped my son figure out an animation he had been stuck on for weeks. He gave him a new way of looking at it and some tools to accomplish what he wanted. They worked it out and it looks like my son is much less stressed out ... - Michael

Victoria S.

65/hour

CG Animator

5.0 (21)

61 hours tutoring

I have worked in the animation and film industry for 3+ years and have used many programs including Adobe Premiere and After Effects to create videos. I graduated from Ringling College of Art and Design with a BFA in Computer Animation.

Austin K.

80/hour

BFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design

5.0 (122)

266 hours tutoring

While at SCAD I directed my senior thesis film "The Cemetery" and managed a group of over 10 people for a year. I have gained experience with traditional 2D animation, puppeted 2D animation, 3D animation, and motion...

Great teacher

Austin K really helped me gain a much more clear view on toon boom and after effects. Very good at making a subject that was pretty nerve wracking for me interesting and less intimidating. Great tutor especially if you acquire ani... - Brigid, 4 lessons with Austin

Paul H.

89/hour

3D Animation

5.0 (674)

2,813 hours tutoring

Although my experience is mostly in character and game animation I have a strong command of the principles of animation and can apply them to anything needing motion! I have worked on cinematics for the Skylanders franchise and have...

Knowledgeable and thorough animation tutor

Paul gave me an overview of 2D animation on Blender so I could feel comfortable navigating the software while completing my first Animation 101 assignments. He also made sure my submissions were top-notch by ensuring that I follow... - Troy, 31 lessons with Paul

Sahid M.

45/hour

Communications Bachelor with 10+ years experience in TV and Media

5.0 (161)

658 hours tutoring

Response time: 53 minutes

Experienced Producer, Director, Editor and Animator for local TV stations and multimedia-outlets in San Diego, California. Professional Motion Graphics Animator with 10+ years of working experience. Artistic style direction and...

Highly Patient, Knowledgeable, and Supportive Tutor

Sahid has been helping me with animation using Adobe After Effects and video editing using Premiere Pro, and the lessons have been extremely helpful, especially for someone with little experience. His teaching style is hands-on, a... - Sam, 25 lessons with Sahid

Juan Carlos V.

45/hour

Animation Expert

5.0 (7)

11 hours tutoring

I have over 20 years of professional experience as an animator. I earned both a BFA and MFA in computer animation from Miami International University of Art and Design. I have been studying animation since I was 8 years old....

Tim W.

65/hour

Associate Professor

5.0 (142)

376 hours tutoring

Response time: 17 minutes

I have been teaching 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rigging, 3D Visual Effects, and related topics for 18+ years at a four year college. I use 3ds max to teach most of the above, but am able to do the same with Autodesk Maya. I also helped...

Helped last minute

I needed a tutor last minute and Tim stepped in and helped. He knew I was on a time crunch and stayed a little overtime with me. When he had an opening he quickly let me know so we could continue our session. - Sara

Kayla D.

100/hour

BFA in animation specializing in stylized animation

5.0 (602)

1,983 hours tutoring

I am a 2D and 3D animator who specializes in after effects, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Spine, and Blender. I know various rigging techniques as well as frame by frame animation and integrating a 2D & 3D pipeline.

Excellent tutor

Kayla has been invaluable in helping me learn Procreate including basic animation. We covered use of colors, brushes, creating layers and grouping layers for animation. Highly recommended - Pat, 5 lessons with Kayla

Leigh R.

40/hour

3D Animation Instructor 15+ years Animation and Teaching Experience

5.0 (101)

411 hours tutoring

Response time: 41 minutes

I've been a Working 3D Animator for 15+years, and a Mentor, Instructor, and Professor of Animation at: Animation Mentor, Chapman University, APU, LCAD, and CalArts. I've created college level animation...

Maya animation

Leigh taught me how to place 3D animated objects onto my screen (which would have taken me long time if I did it myself). He was very patient with me as I tried to learn how to work the program. Great Tutor!! - Bernadette, 2 lessons with Leigh

Steven J.

75/hour

Emmy Awarding winning animator 15+ professional here to help you!

5.0 (25)

77 hours tutoring

I'm currently a Lead Animator with over 15 years of experience and use daily: Cinema 4d, Maya, After Effects as well as most of the Adobe Creative Suite. I'm well experienced in mentoring and teaching methods and theory in...

Joey F.

55/hour

Animator using Classic Hand-drawn Traditional (2D) Methods!

5.0 (47)

219 hours tutoring

I have a degree in animation from the Colorado Institute of Art. I have created animations for ads, applications, and video games for over 10 years. I have taught art and animation for over 5 years! My teaching is based on...

I would not have been able to on my own!

I just wanted to make an image pan from one side to another, I'd tried AI and Google and Youtube to no avail but man he really made it happen! I feel like my animation ability made a great leap forward just from that half hour! ... - Paul

Peter K.

40/hour

3D Animator focused on Character Animation

5.0 (57)

276 hours tutoring

My focus is on character animation and I have worked on big projects animating characters such as Super Mario, Geoffrey Giraffe, God of War Kratos, Ryan Reynolds voiced "Sugar Panda", etc. I animated all animation...

Great tutor, very knowledgeable and patient.

Peter helped my daughter with a project for her animation class and helped her so much. We will definitely use him again. He was very patient and guided her step by step to help her finish her assignment. Highly recommend!! - J, 9 lessons with Peter

Malachi M.

49/hour

Animation Tutor | 2D/3D Basics, Keyframes & Motion Principles

5.0 (297)

1,039 hours tutoring

I have experience with animation principles and motion design across both 2D and 3D workflows. I focus on foundational animation concepts such as timing, spacing, and motion control. I teach students how to create animations...

Knowledgeable, flexible, and communicative

Malachi really helped me figure out the problems in my rig and set me on the right path to accomplish the next step of animation. He was patient as he troubleshooted my problem and then explained how to fix or how to move forward.... - Alisha, 2 lessons with Malachi

Anastasia S.

70/hour

BFA in Animation with 2 years of Teaching experience

5.0 (126)

386 hours tutoring

I completed my BFA in Animation in 2018 and am going to get my MFA in Animation in Winter 2021. I am in a program where I mentor students, who need help with their school work, and portfolio. I recently did a TAing position with Greg...

Anastasia is the ultimate bridge between creative vision and industry reality

If you have a story to tell but aren't sure how to step into the world of animation—Anastasia is the essential first resource you need. If your kid wants to become an animator and you want them to have a clear understanding of th... - Carl

David A.

50/hour

7 yrs pro game development exp. + 7 yrs educational games research

5.0 (506)

2,322 hours tutoring

I modeled, textured, and animated characters for 7 years developing games for Nintendo GBA, Wii, and iOS platforms.

Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor

I can’t recommend David enough! David has been teaching my daughter (high school student) for last 2 years. He has helped her learn how to code in C# and help her code a video game from scratch on the unity platform. His ... - Sadaf, 76 lessons with David

Wendell W.

75/hour

Lead 3D Artist specializing in Modeling and Animation

5.0 (143)

648 hours tutoring

I have a particular focus in character modeling, using Autodesk Maya and Zbrush. I also have experience using Maya to to keyframe animation and motionbuilder to work with motioncapture animation.

Michael B.

50/hour

BFA in Studio Arts Specializing in 3D Animation

5.0 (264)

1,138 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

I have worked 5 years creating 3D animations in programs like Maya, Blender, and Iclone. I have worked in many different styles ranging from Stylized to Realism. I have worked on projects where I rigged and animated the characters...

Awesome animation tutor

Michael is a great teacher and is not only knowledgeable but personable as well and I highly recommend that you try some sessions with him. I am a self-taught animator and Michael has really helped to fill in the gaps. Michael pro... - Arleen, 14 lessons with Michael

James P.

65/hour

Veteran Animator and Animation Director

5.0 (12)

32 hours tutoring

I'm well-versed in 2D and CG animation, and I've had the pleasure of working on a diverse array of animated projects spanning from traditional Disney features like The Lion King and Mulan, to CG animated VFX work...

James comes through when you need help!!!

James was great! I was in emergency situation, I needed help with an Animation (Adobe After Effects and Photoshop) project that was due the next day. James came through, we met the same day I needed help and he was really good. I ... - Romeo

Spencer B.

100/hour

Animator/CG Generalist

4.9 (37)

141 hours tutoring

I am a professional animator/CG generalist. I have worked on features, television series, YoutTube series, and web games. I have a bachelor's degree in animation and game development and a 2 year certificate in advanced...

Great Tutor In Every Way!! Great results! Well worth the money!!!

I deeply enjoyed my lesson with Spencer. He doesn't just teach 3D programs, he loves & enjoys teaching them. That is something I was looking for, someone who enjoys what they are doing because that is what I think life is about. H... - Rachel

Jay C.

65/hour

Blender, Adobe, Animation and Arts Teacher for STEM

4.9 (1236)

2,962 hours tutoring

Response time: 43 minutes

I opened my animation studio as a maker space to host Animation Summer Camps in 2006. Since then I have designed curricula for schools and libraries that use Animation as an outlet to learn STEM related subjects blended with...

Excellent Animation tutor!

My daughter was applying early decision to an art school, and wanted to do an animation. She had some experience with animate pro, and with the ins and outs of how to make an animation set to music. That being said, she didn’t hav... - Kate, 3 lessons with Jay

Hugo B.

45/hour

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts & Animation

4.9 (98)

328 hours tutoring

Response time: 37 minutes

I have been the lead animator for Kinetic House Inc. since 2007. I have also been a freelance artist since 2005 to the present and I participate in many groups via social media platforms to help others in my free time. I also do offer...

excellent teacher

I had a fantastic experience in Hugo's Blender animation class. Hugo is highly skilled and very patient with students. He goes out of his way to ensure everyone understands the material. His teaching style is engaging, making comp... - Phani

Bryan J.

45/hour

Digital 2D & 3D Animator Specializing in Motion Graphics

4.9 (124)

481 hours tutoring

Experience of over 20 years of digital animation skills in the professional field of Film and TV. Have taught Motion Graphics and Effects at Fullerton College for the past 3 semesters. Use current industry standard software such as Adobe...

Patient and kind - professional and very well informed.

Bryan is very kind and knowledgeable. He walked me through some of the most interesting and helpful technology like After Effects and Adobe Photoshop for animation. I look forward to our next class! - Michelle, 3 lessons with Bryan

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Shrey S.

1 Animation lesson

She was very knowledgeable about whatever I needed help with and really created a clean final product. For example, before we even started the lesson she contacted me with a plethora of tips and tricks to prepare for the session so we would start the animation ASAP. She also has very flexible timings so scheduling a session with her should be no issue. Overall, if you need help with your animation anywhere from the range of high school to even college, she will be able to help you studiously.

Carl S.

1 Animation lesson

She helped me determine a jumping-off point for my series and provided actionable advice based on my technical goals and level of skill. She provided great resources of examples of different layers in the animation pipeline in case I wanted to learn them myself or hire someone and be able to speak with them about what I needed. If you’ve been scanning reviews and profiles—STOP! You’ve found who you’re looking for. Anastasia is the bridge between “Maybe I could…” to “I can actually do this. OK let’s get started!”

Troy B.

31 Animation lessons

Paul gave me an overview of 2D animation on Blender so I could feel comfortable navigating the software while completing my first Animation 101 assignments. He also made sure my submissions were top-notch by ensuring that I followed the professor's instructions.

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