Bobby Beck

15 Years Ago, 3 studio Animators Set Out to Create the Online Learning Platform of the Future. Most Other Online Schools Still Haven't Caught Up.

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Animation Mentor, Emeryville, California, Carlos Baena, Bobby Beck, Shawn Kelly, Visual arts, Animator, The arts, Animation, California, 3D graphics software

In 2005, best friends and professional animators Bobby Beck, Shawn Kelly and Carlos Baena saw a talent problem in the animation industry.

Key Points: 
  • In 2005, best friends and professional animators Bobby Beck, Shawn Kelly and Carlos Baena saw a talent problem in the animation industry.
  • While four-year art schools focused on art history and theory, they taught only basic animation concepts instead of the in-depth nuts and bolts of how to animate 3D characters.
  • The co-founders built an online learning platform that supports the social life, communication, and collaboration that is so important to student development and learning.
  • Animation Mentor students learn using our proprietary online campus, exclusive feedback tools and real-world production pipeline.

As Entertainment Studios Struggle to Remain Productive Many Are Turning to Artella

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Musicians, Bobby Beck, Carlos Baena, Shawn Kelly, Beck

"Artella is extremely easy and intuitive and allows visibility and feedback to occur fast and reliably in a familiar and fun environment.

Key Points: 
  • "Artella is extremely easy and intuitive and allows visibility and feedback to occur fast and reliably in a familiar and fun environment.
  • Artists love how simple and effective Artella is to use and I'd have a hard time imagining working in a team without it."
  • Artella CEO Bobby Beck and co-founders Carlos Baena and Shawn Kelly are artists and animators.
  • During this challenging time, Artella has reduced its minimum user requirements from 100 seats to 50 seats and is waiving all setup fees to help studios through the crisis.