Are you a (soon to be) animation graduate, or starting freelancer? I help you make the leap from education to professional animation productions with confidence.

I’m Bas Raven – freelance 3D character animator and animation lecturer. I’ve worked on feature films and commercials, and I now also mentor emerging animators like you who are ready to enter the industry.

What you might be struggling with:

• You’re working on your reel but unsure what studios really look for

• You feel nervous about presenting yourself as a professional

• You’re unsure how to approach studios, producers or recruiters

• You want real, practical feedback – not just “cool shot!”
  

How I can help:

• Reel Feedback – Honest, detailed feedback on your shot selection, edit and presentation.

• Mentoring Trajectory (1–3 months) – Regular calls and feedback moments to work on your communication, workflow and positioning.

• Live Workshops – Group sessions focused on real-world skills: giving/receiving feedback, presenting yourself as an animator, navigating production pipelines.
  

Why I offer this:

Many animation students graduate with strong visual skills – but little insight into how actual productions work. I want to offer what I missed: direct insight into what animators do in real productions, and how to thrive in those roles.