Sir Wade Neistadt Courses

Learning Blender Animation in 1 Week

Explore Blender animation techniques in one week, from basic ball bounces to character walk cycles and lip-sync, with expert advice and practical exercises for rapid skill development.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Animate Speed - Smears + Duplicate Limbs

Learn techniques to animate speed using smear frames and duplicate limbs, enhancing fast-paced animations with professional tips for creating dynamic and visually appealing motion in 3D character animation.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Secret Workflow for Animating Dialogue

Comprehensive 5-step guide to animating lip sync acting shots, covering audio selection, sound breakdown, workflow, and polishing techniques for professional-quality character animation.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The 7 Workflows of Professional Animators

Explore seven professional animation workflows, from pose-to-pose to layered poses, to enhance your skills and streamline your animation process.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring All the Toy Story Character Rigs

Explore and animate Toy Story character rigs with tips on using these free 3D models for character animation and demo reels. Learn about Woody, Buzz, Forky, and Rex.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Use AnimBot - Tool Guide & Tutorial

Comprehensive tutorial on AnimBot, a powerful animation toolset used by professionals. Learn essential features, workflow enhancements, and time-saving techniques to elevate your 3D animation skills.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A New Way to Boost Your Animation Demo Reel in 2025

Master essential strategies for creating a standout animation demo reel, from documenting workflows to showcasing unique artistic value in an AI-driven industry, with practical tips for portfolio development.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Maya to Unreal Engine Animation Live Link Tutorial

Learn to seamlessly transfer Maya animations to Unreal Engine using Live Link. Master setup, character data transfer, multi-character workflows, and advanced techniques for efficient game animation pipelines.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animating Faces in UE5 with Metahuman Animator

Learn to animate realistic faces in Unreal Engine 5 using Metahuman Animator. Covers motion capture, hardware requirements, body and facial animation techniques, troubleshooting, and creating cinematic shots.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Three Essential Motion Capture Fixes for Animation

Master essential motion capture cleanup techniques for improving poses, reducing jitter, and fixing technical issues like foot contacts and prop handling in animation workflows.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Everyone Hates Shrek 5 - Animator Breakdown

Dive into an animator's detailed breakdown of Shrek 5's controversial design choices, comparing animation styles, character redesigns, and industry practices that sparked widespread criticism.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

RTX 5090 Performance Analysis for 3D Animation and Rendering

Discover comprehensive performance benchmarks of RTX 5090 across major 3D applications, comparing rendering speeds, viewport performance, and VRAM capabilities for professional creative workflows.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video