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The Best Animation Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

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James P.

65/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Veteran Animator and Animation Director

5.0 (11)

31 hours tutoring

Response time: 11 minutes

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 like Spider-Man, I, Robot and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - as well as...

Rachel S.

125/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Portfolio Prep with RISD and CalArts Alumni

5.0 (18)

261 hours tutoring

I take pride in successfully guiding students to secure admission to prestigious institutions such as Brown/RISD dual degree, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), University of Southern California (USC), Washington University, ArtCenter Entertainment Design Concept Art track, CalArts Character Animation and...

An Exceptional Art Mentor: Caring, Talented, and Insightful- A Perfect Guide to getting Into a Top Art School

Our daughter worked with Rachel for about 1 1/2 years in preparation to create a portfolio to apply for communication design/graphic design major. Through structured weekly lessons, Rachel has given our daughter a great foundation... - Michael, 2 lessons with Rachel

Melissa G.

90/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Voice Acting and Animation Technique with Working Pro of 30+ yrs

5.0 (8)

24 hours tutoring

Response time: 26 minutes

I've worked on projects such as Nickolodeon's series, DOUG and Disney's Brand Spankin' New DOUG, playing a variety of characters. Other projects, The Wild Thornberrys Movie, Winx Club, Mr Burcham, Disney's Katbot and many others. I've been coaching since 2017 and as well as continuing to work in this field myself. My...

Leigh R.

40/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

3D Animation Instructor 15+ years Animation and Teaching Experience

5.0 (82)

374 hours tutoring

Response time: 55 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 curriculum for both undergrad and graduate programs, from introductory classes to...

Myles J.

50/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

3D Character Animator with 5+ years of experience

5.0 (3)

15 hours tutoring

Response time: 30 minutes

I am an experienced 3D animator with expertise in keyframe and mocap animation workflow expertise. I've worked on two feature films and one show while working at Rooster Teeth Animation, where I created character, prop, and creature animation. Currently, I lead a team working on mobile...

Bella G.

50/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Professional Storyboard Artist in Feature and TV Animation

5.0 (2)

5 hours tutoring

Response time: 34 minutes

After graduating ArtCenter College of Design with a Bachelors in Entertainment Design I quickly moved to working in storyboards for Feature and TV Animation. Some of my most recent credits include the children's TV series "LEGO Dreamzzz" and the LEGO feature film "Piece by Piece" A bit...

Kellin S.

55/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

2D Animator with 4+ Years of Experience

4.5 (11)

107 hours tutoring

I studied animation at Art Center College of Design and graduated with a Bachelor's in Entertainment Design. I am fluent in industry standard software, such as Toon Boom Harmony and TVPaint, as well as other popular animation software like OpenToonz and Clip Studio Paint. I am well-versed in the twelve...

April E.

75/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Character, Prop, EFX and Background Designer in Animation 10+ Years

24 hours tutoring

I have designed appealing characters, props and backgrounds in a variety of styles from realistic to graphic to anime inspired on shows like Batman, Avatar and Rick&Morty. I've worked in a variety of settings from Sci-Fi to Fantasy to Preschool. I've developed visual style, model sheets, mouth...

John O.

45/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Broadcast Graphic Show Opens and Sports Packages

5.0 (17)

49 hours tutoring

I have worked on several show opens for major network TV channels as well as Cable channels. I have worked on animation packages for the Super Bowl, TV Shows and other high profile formats.

Bryan J.

45/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Digital 2D & 3D Animator Specializing in Motion Graphics

4.9 (124)

478 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 After Effects, Autodesk Maya and Dragonframe stop motion.

Bryan is awesome!

My son has made great strides working with Bryan as his tutor. Bryan is patient, kind and knowledgeable. So far my son’s grade in his video class has moved from a C to a high B! Thank you, Bryan! - Marie, 5 lessons with Bryan

William M.

60/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Animation Tutor – 2D & 3D Animation Fundamentals

4.9 (99)

316 hours tutoring

Response time: 38 minutes

I tutor animation fundamentals, including timing, spacing, keyframes, motion, and basic animation principles. I help students learn how to plan and animate simple scenes step by step, whether in 2D or 3D. Sessions focus on understanding motion and improving clarity and consistency in...

Ashlesha K.

70/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

2D Animator

4.7 (9)

32 hours tutoring

Response time: 7 minutes

8 years of experience in video creation and keyframe animations in flash.

A great Figma consultant

I worked with Ashlesha to clarify some functionalities in Figma, and she was very thorough and accessible. She walked me through each step and was incredibly patient in helping me navigate our shared screen. I really needed to con... - Deborah

Rafael M.

70/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Animator & Illustrator

5.0 (19)

49 hours tutoring

My background in animation combines hands-on practice with a solid understanding of core animation principles. I work mainly with Adobe After Effects, and I also create on the iPad using tools like Procreate and other animation apps. Alongside the software, I’ve studied the basics of traditional...

Creative, Clear, and So Supportive

It was a pleasure to have Rafael as a tutor. I needed to create an infographic for a class I am taking online, and I was completely lost. I was not familiar with Canva until Rafael came to the rescue. He walked me through each ... - Cornelious, 2 lessons with Rafael

Nelson T.

150/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Adobe After Effects

5.0 (179)

547 hours tutoring

While Wyzant doesn't have a category yet for Adobe After Effects, I am well versed in creating graphics, infographics, and 2D animation in After Effects. I mostly use this for videos when I need to create unique visual representations, be it data or something more fun. I also have created UI visualizations...

Knows both content and creativity

He edits movies full time for his day job so his content and creativity helped me in my first two-hour lesson. I had a list of questions in Adobe Premier, and they were all answered. - Darryl, 2 lessons with Nelson

Omar J.

45/hour

Los Angeles, CA

NFL Artist | Photoshop | Digital Art | 2D/3D | Drawing |ArtofOJ.com

5.0 (85)

740 hours tutoring

I've been working with animation programs such as TV Paint, Toon Boom Harmony, and Maya. I also know how to composite animations in After effects and Premiere Pro. I have 10+ years of experience working with Photoshop and other Adobe programs such as After Effects and Premiere Pro. I'm a visual...

Such a gifted artist -- I am so lucky to have Omar as a Tutor!!!!!!

Omar is a godsend as far as tutoring for any art class. I'm in a master's program for game development and took a drawing bootcamp class that focused on 3D drawings using pencil and paper. I love drawing, but hate drawing for a gr... - P

Katherine V.

80/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Learn Animation using After Effects/ Animation CC from a professional

4.7 (58)

191 hours tutoring

I've used After Effects and Animation CC professionally to create banners, film inserts and promotions and as introductions for presentations. During my time at the Boeing Company, Inc. I used animation for some very large presentations. I've tutored professional designers and college students...

Very Experienced

Very accommodating , professional and in-depth knowledge. Can cover a wide variety of Adobe Illustrator projects. Very impressive portfolio to complete a variety of projects - Margaret, 2 lessons with Katherine

Ethan L.

40/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Digital Artist Specializing in Animation and Visual Development

5.0 (42)

116 hours tutoring

Graduated from the Digital Media program at the Orange County High School of the Arts with a firm understanding in concept design and animation. Named California Art's Scholar from graduating under the California Summer School of the Arts Animation program at Cal Arts. Admitted to the University of...

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Denise G.

40/hour

Artist/2D animation

5.0 (629)

1,233 hours tutoring

I am an educator who has taught the basics of 2D animation for 7 years. I teach in small groups of four or less, in person or online as one-on-one. I do not teach how to use computer programs to animate. My teaching involves timing...

Best tutor out there

Denise helped me with my GED math and I passed with ease . She Helps with breaking down the problems for you to understand . she’s patient , kind and super smart ! You wouldn’t be disappointed with her , she help change my life... - Dawn , 17 lessons with Denise

Joey F.

55/hour

Animation Lessons in Adobe Animate, formerly known as Flash.

5.0 (42)

202 hours tutoring

I can teach animation in Adobe Animate, formerly known as Flash. I have been using Flash since 1999! It's a great software to use for animation and has several built-in tools that make it easier to use than regular...

Thomas B.

70/hour

B.Sc. in Information Technology Focus Web Design

4.9 (280)

905 hours tutoring

I have successfully completed numerous animation projects utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud, demonstrating proficiency in industry-standard tools and techniques. Additionally, I passed all required animation exams and successfully...

Great Teacher!

Thomas created a whole Lab series to work on my specific needs. He is patient and able to explain difficult concepts. - Brandon, 9 lessons with Thomas

Sahid M.

45/hour

Communications Bachelor with 10+ years experience in TV and Media

5.0 (141)

538 hours tutoring

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, 20 lessons with Sahid

Katherine H.

60/hour

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Art and Animation

5.0 (248)

1,098 hours tutoring

Currently employed as a Lead 3D Animator at Gadget-Bot/Kaidro. My animation workflow includes starting with a blocking phase in Maya, then continuing to spline and polish.

Michael B.

50/hour

BFA in Studio Arts Specializing in 3D Animation

5.0 (233)

977 hours tutoring

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...

Coleman R.

100/hour

2D + 3D Animator

5.0 (12)

50 hours tutoring

I am an animator working as a freelancer in Memphis TN. My responsibilities include planning and executing animation projects from start to finish. Specialties include After Effects and motion design and 3D modeling. View my work at...

Anastasia S.

70/hour

BFA in Animation with 2 years of Teaching experience

5.0 (123)

382 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...

Awesome Teacher!!!!

Anastasia was a great teacher and tutor! I learn so much in such a short time. She helped me really understand this animation program I was struggling with. Now I am ready to create my first animated project! Woo hoo! - Jenn

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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.

Marie R.

5 Animation lessons

Teaching animation - Great rapport with student. Reviewed types and styles of flash animation, title sequences, and 3d animation. Reviewed some students work and style.

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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