Developing "The Zoo" for Warner Bros in the 1990s

Development drawings for "The Zoo"

Back in the late 1990s I had the privilege of doing some early development work for a Warner Bros Feature Animation feature film provisionally titled "The Zoo".  

The Zoo never made it to production, but the experience was a fascinating dive into the creative process of a major studio - and also
a lesson in the unpredictable nature of the industry.

"Power Up" Science Museum History of Video Games

The Science Museum's "Power Up" exhibition currently on display in South Kensington is a must-visit for anyone interested in the evolution of video games. 

 It's a great chance to see where the games industry has come from - and where it is going. This matters for animators - because many of our graduates go on to work in the games industry. 

Spring Class Starts on 3 March 2025

Spidey animation by Anand Sembhi

Our Spring Animation Class begins on Monday 3rd March 2025.

It's not too late to book a place; all you need to do is visit the main Animation Apprentice site and go through a few simple steps.

If you want to learn 3D animation to a professional level, and start your new career as an animator - your journey starts here.

Animation Apprentice Demo Reel 2025

Above is our 2025 student demo reel, a selection of the best work done at Animation Apprentice over the last year - many congratulations to all of our students on their excellent work.  Students whose animation is featured include Anand Sembhi, Francis Lowe, Mark Lawson-Hall, Jack Ruedisueli and Mike Acosta. 

Happy New Year 2025

Happy 2025

Animation Apprentice wishes a very Happy New Year to all our students, staff and graduates.  2025 will bring new challenges and also new opportunities - the animation and VFX industries continues to thrive, with the UK Government backing the industry with extensive tax credits. 

This year, at the top of our list of New Year's Resolutions, is to experiment with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as  OpenAI and MidJourney.  AI is changing the face of the animation industry in a way that challenges everything we do, but also offering new opportunities for those who embrace change.