A fresh year brings new opportunities in animation, VFX, gaming, and motion graphics. Explore trusted community job resources, networking tips, and practical reminders to help you start the year informed, connected, and ready.

Overwhelmed by new-year creative goals? This 30-day reset helps animators, VFX, and game artists build momentum without burnout.

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!

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.

Building a freelance portfolio that attracts clients doesn’t require years of experience—it requires intention. Whether you're showcasing past projects or crafting fresh mockups, each image you choose tells a story about your skills, style, and value. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to curate a portfolio that opens doors—even if you're just getting started.