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The Best Animation Tutors in San Diego, CA

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Sahid M.

$45/hour

Near San Diego, CA

Communications Bachelor with 10+ years experience in TV and Media

5.0 (153)

600 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 animation for TV productions and marketing campaigns. Intern Teacher...

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, 22 lessons with Sahid

David B.

$175/hour

San Diego, CA

College Professor with 15+ Years of Teaching 3D Animation

5.0 (564)

2,710 hours tutoring

Response time: 27 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! I focus on body mechanics and acting scenes complete with lip sync...

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

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Malachi M.

$49/hour

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

5.0 (297)

1,034 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

Jay C.

$65/hour

Blender, Adobe, Animation and Arts Teacher for STEM

4.9 (1228)

2,937 hours tutoring

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

Tim W.

$65/hour

Associate Professor

5.0 (139)

370 hours tutoring

Response time: 5 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

Denise G.

$35/hour

Artist/2D animation

5.0 (637)

1,255 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

Austin K.

$80/hour

BFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design

5.0 (122)

265 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...

Kind, Helpful and Well Spoken

I got taught the basics of Motion Blur, Text Animation, Transitioning and more. Got given the After Effects file to go back and look on. Very helpful and will help a lot. - Oliver

Leigh R.

$40/hour

3D Animation Instructor 15+ years Animation and Teaching Experience

5.0 (98)

401 hours tutoring

Response time: 46 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

Paul H.

$79/hour

3D Animation

5.0 (667)

2,750 hours tutoring

Response time: 44 minutes

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

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

Joey F.

$55/hour

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

5.0 (45)

213 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 minutes

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

Katherine H.

$60/hour

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Entertainment Art and Animation

5.0 (258)

1,109 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.

Amazing Experience

I really enjoyed working with Katherine regarding my animation. 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... - Shrey

Jason H.

$80/hour

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

5.0 (672)

2,603 hours tutoring

Response time: 21 minutes

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

Melissa G.

$90/hour

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

5.0 (8)

25 hours tutoring

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...

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

Wendell W.

$75/hour

Lead 3D Artist specializing in Modeling and Animation

5.0 (143)

648 hours tutoring

Response time: 3 minutes

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 (254)

1,089 hours tutoring

Response time: 24 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

Bryan M.

$60/hour

Senior Unity Developer and Animator with 10+ years of expertise

5.0 (208)

533 hours tutoring

Response time: 16 minutes

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 A.

$50/hour

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

5.0 (504)

2,305 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

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....

Steven J.

$75/hour

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

5.0 (24)

77 hours tutoring

Response time: 6 minutes

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...

Peter K.

$40/hour

3D Animator focused on Character Animation

5.0 (57)

275 hours tutoring

Response time: 33 minutes

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

Hugo B.

$45/hour

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts & Animation

4.9 (97)

325 hours tutoring

Response time: 9 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...

Extensive knowledge of 2D & 3D

Hugo is an outstanding tutor with deep expertise in both 2D and 3D animation pipelines. He provided invaluable insights that streamlined my workflow and significantly improved my understanding of the entire process. His ability to... - Karlo

Bryan J.

$45/hour

Digital 2D & 3D Animator Specializing in Motion Graphics

4.9 (124)

480 hours tutoring

Response time: 19 minutes

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...

Another great session

Bryan has helped tremendously with my animation project which utilizes both After Effects and Photoshop. He has extensive knowledge on both of these softwares. Gives great creative advice. Went above and beyond after our meeting b... - Dino, 2 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.

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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!”

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.

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