Tools and Resources
We have a lot of stuff here! Below are the useful links for current students. You will find access to demos, our library, joining our scheduled meetings, and more.
Here you can find the tools you may need to better navigate your academic journey as an animation student.
Useful Links
The Animation Library houses an archive of audio and video interviews of prominent figures from the animation industry conducted by our students. Our library is a great resource, with extensive holdings of animation DVDs, Blu-rays, laser discs, book and articles, and more.
(password: "Steamboat Willie")
We have an extensive database of sounds for you to access for your films and animation projects.
Extracurricular opportunities for students and alumni, including jobs and internships, production opportunities, external workshops, discounted tickets to shows and screenings and more!
Need to join a meeting? If you're having trouble locating the link to a scheduled meeting, click above to attend our Workshop Zoom Meeting.
At the workshop, we have several pieces of equipment that we're often asked about. This will take you to a page of instructions and demos for how to use our resources.
One of the ways we like to stay connected in our Animation community is through discord. If you have the app, you can join to instantly communicate with current students, staff, and alumni.
Click here to join our mailing list! You will have the option to get notifications about our events, job opportunities, and fundraising.
If you're currently receiving emails from us and would like to unsubscribe, you can do that here.
When it comes time to submit your films to our screening events, click here to upload your video file directly for our staff to review and organize.
The intranet is part of UCLA's Theater, Film, and Television resources that only students, staff, and faculty have access to. Click the link to request access.
To avoid issues in rendering, exporting, or inconsistencies, we have put together a group of guides to help you. This allows for optimal settings and software performance.
This allows you to see a weekly schedule of our classrooms. The schedule is set to update live and display which classes and where they're taking place in current time.
Animation Supplies
There are a limited number of supplies available to students currently enrolled in animation classes, such as acetate, paper and cel paint. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to students actively engaged in producing films for academic credit. For certain classes, film and processing are provided by the Workshop. Additional animation materials can be purchased from:
Animation supplies such as paper, cels, and tools that can be purchased for delivery at a discounted rate.
phone: 951-693-5165
address: 36125 Travis Ct. Temecula, CA 92592
Art supply store that carries animation materials, and basic art materials used in animation. They are located near campus and may be available at a discount.
phone: 310-479-1416
address: 11531 Santa Monica Boulevard. West Los Angeles, CA 90025
Art supply store that carries animation materials, and basic art materials used in animation. They are located near campus and may be available at a discount.
phone: 818-763-5050
address: 5308 Laurel Canyon Boulevard. North Hollywood, CA 91607
The UCLA student stores at Lu Valle Commons and Ackerman Union carry some supplies:
LUVALLE COMMONS: 310-825-7238
UCLA STORE: 310-825-7711
UCLA COMPUTER STORE: 310-825-6952
Online Tutorials
(Formerly Lynda.com)
You can access this extremely useful site for free using your UCLA ID. The site contains hundreds of tutorials on software, effects, and animation.
High quality After Effects Video Tutorials for motion graphics and visual effects presented by Andrew Kramer.
A gesture and life-drawing tutorial and video resource, this YouTube channel contains drawing tips, professional photography, and timed gesture drawing videos.
Books
Richard Williams, The Animator’s Survival Kit
The definitive book on animation, from the Academy Award- winning animator Richard Williams. Available in our Animation Library.
Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, The Illusion of Life
The definitive account of the development of Disney animation explains what made Disney's style unique and features original sketches and drawings revealing the origins of Mickey and the rest. Available in our Animation Library.
Eric Goldberg, Character Animation Crash Course
Classic animation techniques are analyzed and reproduced in this book by a renowned veteran animator.
UCLA Film & Television Archive
is the second largest moving image archive in the United States after the Library of Congress, and the world’s largest university-based media archive.
Organizations & Affiliations
ASIFA Hollywood
Become a student member for only $20/year to have access to special screenings of the latest animated features, often with an informative Q & A with the filmmakers. There are also frequent panel discussions and screenings celebrating past animation classics as well as educational symposiums aimed at both the student and the professional. ASIFA-Hollywood also hosts the annual Annie Awards ceremony on the UCLA campus.
Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Become a student member for invites to peer group mixers, seminars and many more special events.
Cartoon Brew
Use this site to stay up-to-date on all things animation. Every day, Cartoon Brew brings the latest news and trends in animation, covering a wide range of topics, including contemporary and classic animation from around the globe, CGI, advertising, design, anime and industry/business news.
CTN Animation Expo
As a dedicated expo for animation talent in Burbank, this event provides highly focused conference programming, workshops, recruiting, presentations and networking opportunities designed to connect animation artists, studio executives and industry leaders locally and internationally.
Women in Animation
Women In Animation is a professional, non-profit organization established in 1994 to foster the dignity, concerns and advancement of women who are involved with any and all aspects of the industry and art of animation.
ACM SIGGRAPH
Their annual conference is a five-day interdisciplinary educational experience in the latest computer graphics and interactive techniques including a three-day commercial exhibition that attracts hundreds of exhibitors from around the world. The Student Volunteer Program puts you right in the middle of all of the action with full conference access, and deep into a network of fellow students.
