Learn the step-by-step roadmap to become a 3D character animator — even if you’re starting from scratch
Stop jumping between random tutorials. Start building real skills, one clear step at a time
Study through a simple and practical guide that shows exactly what to focus on first
Use The Beginner’s Guide to 3D Animation to gain direction, structure, and confidence
Build your dream Demo Reel and start preparing for real job opportunities
For only 1 payment of $17.90 USD
In this guide, you'll learn:
How the animation industry actually works (and where you fit in)
The 5-step Evolution Cycle to develop into a professional animator
How to plan your studies without burnout
How to create strong poses, body mechanics, and acting shots
How to build your first demo reel — from zero to job-ready
Where and how to apply for opportunities in games, films or freelance
The best rigs, books, tools and mentors to grow faster
All your questions answered:
Where do I even start with 3D animation?
What exercises should I focus on first?
When should I build my demo reel?
How do I plan my animation shots?
What should I animate to apply for a job?
What’s the difference between games, films, and VFX?
Am I too late to start learning?
Will studios ever look at my work?
This guide is for you if you're...
Just starting out and don’t know where to begin in 3D animation
A self-taught artist overwhelmed by YouTube tutorials
A student who’s learning software, but not becoming an animator
A 2D artist or 3D generalist who wants to specialize in character animation
Someone who’s returning to your dream after years away (yes, it’s still possible)
Tired of “just learning tools” and ready to learn how to actually animate
Dreaming of working with games, films, or telling your own stories
Feeling lost, stuck, or unsure if you're even “good enough”
Hi, I'm Little Dani!
I’m a 3D character animator from Brazil. I didn’t come from money. I didn’t go to fancy schools. I started alone, frustrated, and completely lost… just like many of you.
I was juggling a full-time job, college, and studying animation at night. It took me years of trial and error to understand what actually matters to grow as an animator.
And today, I’m happy to say that I already worked on many amazing projects, like Star Wars Visions, Overwatch Cinematics, and fulfilled my dream to work at Disney Animation in 2022, as a 3D animation intern. But most important: I make my living as an animator, and this is amazing by itself.
This guide is everything I wish I had when I started. It’s not about being perfect — it’s about knowing where to go and how to grow.
If I made it, you can too. Frame by frame.