Learn the essential holiday lighting techniques that make December scenes feel warm, magical, and cozy. Perfect for 2D artists, 3D lighters, animators, and designers.

Kick off December with AVG’s Christmas 2D and 3D Art Challenge: Frosted Dimensions! Create festive animations, illustrations, sculpts, or renders and share them with the community on Discord or Instagram. Join us and bring magical holiday worlds to life through your art!

From A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving to Pixar’s modern holiday shorts, explore the heartwarming history of Thanksgiving animation and how it became a beloved part of our seasonal traditions.

Discover how the history of VFX mirrors the Thanksgiving spirit — blending creativity, collaboration, and innovation to craft cinematic masterpieces that feed our imaginations.

Discover how Saul Bass and John Whitney sparked the birth of motion graphics — blending art and technology to create the dynamic design language that defines film and media today.

Our final meetup of 2025 turned into a night of surprises, Korean cuisine, and creative energy! Read how the AVG Guild wrapped up the year with games, laughter, and plans for 2026.

This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks for the classics! Discover how Pac-Man, Zelda, and Final Fantasy revolutionized play and built the foundations of modern game design in this nostalgic look at the history of gaming.

Accessibility in games is more than a feature — it’s a mindset. Learn how to add accessibility to your game from the start and create experiences that every player can enjoy, from remappable controls to customizable subtitles and UI design.

FK vs IK — every animator asks this question. This guide breaks down the difference, shows when to use each, and gives tips for switching mid-shot.

Join the AVG Guild’s “From Pumpkin to Pixel” challenge! Celebrate Halloween by creating spooky digital art, animations, and VFX — then share your creations in our #community-showcase.

Our October Miami Animation Meetup brewed up creative energy with 3D printing demos, card and board game design sessions, and inspiring conversations among artists, animators, and game developers. From Bilal Khan’s 3D-printed AVG magnets to Isai Oveido’s pixel art card games, the night was filled with treats, teamwork, and a touch of Halloween magic.

This month at AVG Guild, we’re celebrating major milestones — from art exhibits and film festival wins to new Houdini courses and career anniversaries. Plus, we welcomed 14 new members to our growing creative community!

Explore the essential traits that set animators apart in Miami. Learn why freelance animators networking is key to long-term success in animation.

Animation reels need to have good readability, story, and pacing. This is a quick checklist to make sure your animation, visual effects, motion graphic, or gaming reel have these elements. It will make it standout as it showcases your best work in the best way possible.

Adobe’s AI tools aren’t here to replace creativity—they’re here to support it. From Firefly’s quick idea generation to Photoshop’s Generative Fill and Premiere’s Text-Based Editing, these features speed up the busywork so you can focus on vision, storytelling, and craft.

The Miami animation meetup where you we network, make friends, do workshops, and grow grow the animation, vex, and gaming community locally.

Feedback isn’t a verdict—it’s information. Use this five-step mindset to receive notes with clarity and confidence: pause, paraphrase, probe, prioritize, and plan. Decode subjective comments with shared principles and keep async reviews tight—perfect for animation, VFX, and gaming pros.

Artists working and providing constructive feedback to each other so they can improve and grow.

Great animation isn’t magic—it’s choices. This practical guide breaks down the 12 principles of animation with why they matter, quick ways to apply them, and ready-to-use feedback lines. Perfect for film, games, or motion—tailored to the AVG Guild community.

What are the 10 principles of design, why use them, how they help with form and function, and how to use the principle when giving feedback or critiquing works of art.