How to rapidly overcome every single one of your animation struggles and reach your dream job
Introducing...
Augmented Animator
Personal, tailored, and live feedback to DEMOLISH any animation struggle you have and craft an unforgettable demo reel that lands your dream job
For the first time, you can get the animation guidance you need and say goodbye to that “lost, stuck, and overwhelmed” feeling.
For the first time, I’m offering you a chance to tackle whatever you're up against right now with intensely focused personal feedback.
Never before has this be done.
You can’t hire a professional animator to physically sit next to you and walk you through everything or tear apart your scene file to find the source of your struggles - but this is pretty damn close.
Inside Augmented Animator you’ll:
Augmented Animator is here to go above and beyond for you, by tailoring the program to YOUR animation struggles.
Are you ready to reach your dream job?
I got hired as a junior 3D animator!
The biggest result [from Augmented] is that I would get companies coming to me. And being like "hey we have a position would you be interested in it?" or if I applied they're like "yeah, come in for an interview"
It got me from no one - to hearing from a whole ton of people. And then I got hired as a junior 3D Animator!
What you get in Augmented Animator
A Professional Animation Instructor:
Rusty Gray
VFX and Game Animator
Owner of Rusty Animator
Experience:
- Steamroller Studios
- Digital Domain
- MPC
- One Animation
Credits:
- X-Men
- Cinderella
- Pixels
- Night at the Museum 3
- Into the Woods
- Oddbods
- Rend
I’ve learned from you more than I have from any other individual instructor...
Rusty is here to see you through it, he honestly cares whether we get better or not, and I think he comes across that way immediately…..
I can’t think of another reason why he wouldn’t be into this, if he weren’t trying to do this for other people, helping them grow, building a better community, and honestly I think that comes across without me even having to say it.
Yeah, that’s how I felt from day one, you know… I’ve learned from you more than I have from any other individual instructor, I’m sure.
You have probably been my biggest inspiration...
You seemed really humble, like really wanting to help everyone out. Really wanting to take on that mentor role. Like let me help guide you on this path.
It was wonderful. You have probably been my biggest inspiration so far in helping me move forward as an animator.
Outstanding Instructor Calls
Rusty Gray
VFX and Game Animator
Owner of Rusty Animator
Augmented Animator excels at how instructors and students interact.
All students will group up in a live call with their instructor on Zoom.
This in itself is not that unique, as most schools and workshops teach this way. It is great for students to see what other students are challenged by, what they are doing about it, and how.
Unfortunately, most of the time students in these group settings are all at the same skill level, and don't get a chance to give their feedback.
Augmented Animator changes that by mixing skill levels and asking everyone on every call to get involved and share their feedback.
Ultimately, this is FAR better at helping students get to know each other, gather more ideas, more perspective, and inspire collaboration.
To allow ample time for this to be an outstanding experience - each instructor every week will give extensive calls:
- Rusty Gray's Group Calls will last 2 hours each week
The group calls in Augmented Animator can easily provide the feedback and support you need for massive growth. No other animation program can match it.
It's as close as you can get to sitting next to a professional animator and having them walk you through animation step by step.
As this requires a lot of dedicated time - only a few students will have access to each instructor:
- Rusty Gray's Group Calls will ONLY be available to 20 students MAX
Spots are given on a first come first serve basis.
So if you wait...you may miss the chance.
But what else helps you excel inside Augmented Animator?
3 Months of Feedback and Support
You'll get in-depth flexible feedback on any topic you choose (mechanics, entertainment, networking, productivity)
If you're new to animation - we'll get the basics down.
If your advanced - we'll dive into whatever struggle is holding you back from your dream job.
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Live Critiques Every Week
Using Zoom you'll get instant feedback that also allows for real time frame by framing and draw overs.
Calls with Rusty Gray will be up to 2 hours long
All calls will also be recorded for your viewing. This way you can revisit notes, or even see how another student improved their shot.
Strict Deadlines
If you want to CRUSH procrastination and make consistent progress you need unshakable accountability.
In Augmented Animator if you miss a call or fail to make any progress - you miss an entire week (2 calls) of feedback.
This keeps you focused and locked in - never allowing procrastination a chance.
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Demo Reel Reviews
At the start of the program we'll assess your strengths and weaknesses based on your dream job.
Then you'll end the program fully prepared with clear next steps and feedback on your updated reel.
Custom Tailored Growth Master Plan
Everyone has different struggles at different levels.
On week 1 - we'll build a game plan around what you most want to work on and what will most help you get hired.
Then for the rest of program you'll refer to this for next steps and adjustments.
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It's the best animation course I've taken...
It would be impossible to go through Augmented Animator and not see major improvements in your animation, assuming you’re willing to put in the effort.
It’s the best animation course I have taken for finding your weaknesses and improving them. Rusty goes the extra mile to make sure that you understand why something is not working, and will often steer you into identifying what’s not working instead of just telling you out-right.
Full Feature Recap:
Alumni Animations:
Pro Instructor - Rusty Gray
Student Examples
Theron Chaplin's - Axe Attack
Chanthi Vijayapala's - Figure Skater
Joe Toole's - Bounty Hunter
Enrollment Closes Friday March 16th
Rusty Gray
Past VFX and Game Animator
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Alumni Success Stories
I highly, highly, recommend Augmented Animator
This is definitely something that will help you improve not just in the short term - but in the long term – you’re going to come out great. If you actually try and put in an honest amount of work.
That was my biggest takeaway setting time aside and prioritizing and trying to put everything down just, so I can become better. And if anyone else wants to do so – I highly, highly, recommend Augmented Animator to get on that path and more.
Absolutely - I would 100% recommend this course
Whether your starting off on your journey and you don’t really know where you are, and you want to get more focused attention on how you can prepare yourself…
…Or if you’re like me where you’ve been doing this for a while and you haven’t been as involved with animation as you like to be and you’re ready to get back into it – absolutely - I would 100% recommend this course.
With Augmented Animator here's how you'll be supported over the next 90 days
Week 1 - March 19th
We’ll assess your current demo reel or shots, and discuss your strengths and weaknesses. Then we’ll develop your custom ‘animation master plan’ for massive improvements over the next 3 months.
Week 2-10
We’ll work together as you progress on your work based on your ‘augmented growth master plan’ and make any adjustments we need to as we go.
Week 11 & 12 - June 16th
We’ll discuss whatever you’re working on, and you’ll start preparing your demo reel, if that’s a goal for you, for the last weeks review.
Finally, in the last week we’ll review all that you’ve created, and your updated reel if necessary. That way you’re as prepared as you can be for whatever's next for you as the program finishes - applying for work, making final adjustments to shots, creating a new shot, moving on to a new skill, etc.
Instructor live call schedule:
- Joseph Holmark - Every Monday 8pm PST - 11pm EST
- Rusty Gray - Determined by students on Week 1
- Create an unforgettable reel
- Animate the 3 best shots you've ever made
- Develop a workflow that lets you to animate 2x as fast - from now on
- Get your foot in the door with your dream studio
- Make the most of any school with extra feedback
- And more...
During these months you could:
Its all up for grabs - its your call how you want to improve.
Try Augmented Animator - Your Protected with my 30 day 'care free' guarantee
Give Augmented Animator a shot for 30 days (a month of guidance) and if you’re not feeling it - you get 100% of your money back
Why?
Augmented Animator isn’t just about improving your animating skills - it's about improving your career, improving your life.
You have the freedom to not only learn about body mechanics but also story, creativity, entertainment, planning, networking, demo reels, interviews, and more.
You get to chose what to focus on that will best help you to succeed right now. No one else provides this kind of extensive on demand guidance.
So I’m confident that if you put in the work, you’ll be thrilled with your growth.
And if you don’t feel like you're improving - your protected with the 30 day 100% carefree guarantee.
Just shoot over an email by 12 am midnight EST by April 18th with your animation progress, and you’ll get a full refund.
Yes, you actually have to put in the work. You have to prove you made an effort to attend live calls, ask questions, and do the animations. The reason for this is simple.
Augmented Animator is only for the dedicated artists out to make their dream jobs happen. The consistent do-ers. Not the consumers.
A massive amount of time, hustle, and guidance will be spent on each and every student. So if someone’s not on the same page - especially in group calls or community posts - you can see how it will devalue the experience for all of us.
That’s ok though because you’re totally up for improving right?
Can’t wait to see you on the inside.
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Rusty Gray
Past VFX and Game Animator
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What Students have said about my feedback in other programs:
“For me the feedback which you delivered was great, I had everything I needed. I knew exactly what to do.”
- Maxim K. (Studio Sooi Animator and Memorable Animator Student)
“Your feedback was super helpful. I can literally sit down now and get results, it made me better. A lot of times you pointed things out that were nagging in the back of my head and then you addressed it, so I knew I had to work on it.
The fact that there were no grades was really great. That for me wasn't the... I really didn't care about that, I just wanted to learn and get better. Its about turning in your work in every week and getting helpful feedback, so it doesn't matter if I gets grades.”
- Jorge G. (Memorable Animator Student)
“I just wanted to let you know that I actually was impressed by your feedback. There were a lot of us, how many? like 50?
...you took the time to answer us in that much detail, and giving us more ideas and suggestions, and all that, I think it was really amazing. I didn't expect that much feedback you know?...I loved the feedback that you gave.”
- Laura L. (Animator at Ilion Studios & Memorable Animator Student)
“Animators always want professionals to give you feedback. My friend is a programmer, he doesn't understand, why I always need to pay for a class, I can't just practice at home, close the door, close the window and start.
If you're not an animator you don't understand. You need someone professional. I like your style, and your feedback really make me think that you really care about each student. I was a mentor for a Chinese online animation school for a little while so I understand it's not easy. Your notes were really good, you really spent time.”
- Casey L. (2K Games Cinematic Animator and Memorable Animator Student)
“[The Class] made me share my stuff more with the communities, to me this is a big change, I didn't show much of my animation progress back then. b/c I feel people will say I show off or wanna get attention. And I realize it is not, when I share, the feedback I get helps me improve a lot!”
- Eugene O. (Production 76 Animator -Memorable Animator Student)
Augmented Animator is NOT for you if...
- You're looking for a magic pill to become a master animator and get hired at Disney overnight. No one can promise you that kind of transformation - legitimately.
- Have a sensitivity to getting feedback and frequently argue changes
- Expect to take it easy every week and only put a few hours in.
- Are looking to just join the live calls, learn from everyone else, and not participate.
Augmented Animator is right for you if...
Want to Join and Save By Learning with your Friends?
Learn Animation With Friends is the Augmented Animator Referral Program.
Here's how it works.
If you refer 1 friend or several friends and they join Augmented Animator - you can benefit massively on your investment in the program:
- $125 off Augmented per friend referral
- Up to a Max of 3 Referrals
- That's $375 off Augmented Total
- If you refer a friend that friend can also refer up to 3
Exclusive offer for Rusty Animator Alumni ONLY:
- Refer 3 Get Augmented FREE
- You qualify if your an alum of Augmented or Memorable Animator.
Requirements:
- You have to get your friends interested
- You have to choose Rusty as your instructor
- And Alumni can't be the friends referred.
How to submit:
- Email rusty@rustyanimator.com with First and Last names of you and your friends
- Keep track of their referral status and benefits here - LINK
Got a Question? Here's the FAQ
Q: Will this work for me?
Q: Will I waste my time?
Q: How do I know this is good?
Q: Couldn't I just go to college or learn on my own?
Q: How is this different from a school or workshop?
Q: How are the instructors - Joseph and Rusty - different?
Q: I can't afford Augmented Animator - Can I get a discount?
Will you OVERCOME your animation struggles and reach your Dream Job?
It’s not easy becoming a great animator - becoming an artist worthy of your dream job.
All too often the wrong guidance can lead you the wrong way. Or the wrong learning environment can hold you back from getting the most out of the right guidance.
And the most frustrating part is, it's impossible to reach your dream job alone. No matter how motivated, passionate, and determined you are, you’re bound to get tripped up without any help.
- You’ll procrastinate without deadlines or accountability
- You’ll focus on what really doesn’t matter
- You’ll doubt yourself for all that you don’t have the answers to
- You’ll waste $1,000’s of dollars and years of effort trying to ‘make it’
- And you’ll ultimately either plateau going nowhere, or throw in the towel when it’s all too complex and overwhelming
That’s what can happen if you chose to learn like everyone else - if you didn’t know the importance of finding the right guidance.
But that won’t happen to you.
You know better.
You know what to look out for, and how to improve most.
More importantly you’re ready:
- You’re ready to wave goodbye to procrastination
- You’re ready to discover and DEMOLISH your animation struggles
- You’re ready to craft an unforgettable demo reel
- You’re ready to have that animation dream job you’ve always wanted.
- You’re ready to have your name on the credits screen.
So what are you waiting for?
Join Augmented Animator Now
Rusty Gray
Past VFX and Game Animator
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