Animation takes time, patience but sometimes it's just hard! Let's see if I can help and make it a little easier.

Over the years I have worked with Gavin on a number of successful 3D shows. As a seasoned senior animator, Gavin can always be counted on to deliver fun, intuitive and creative animation. With Gavin’s experience he thoroughly understands how the animation production process works from start to finish.
Gavin continuously pushes himself to learn more and as a result he can completely put himself in the place of students at any stage along their creative path.
Gavin is also a super friendly, professional and approachable guy and with his years of experience in the business.
I highly recommend Gavin as your animation instructor!
Sincerely,
Mike Shiell: Director/Animation Director/Author-Illustrator

Gavin is an exceptional teacher who has played a huge role in my growth as an animator. His way of explaining complex ideas is clear, practical, and incredibly easy to understand, which made a big difference in how quickly I improved. He’s not only knowledgeable but also genuinely invested in helping his students succeed.

Thanks to his guidance, I’ve seen significant progress in my skills and confidence. I highly recommend Gavin to anyone looking to elevate their animation work and learn from someone who truly knows how to teach.

Awesome teacher! I've known Gavin since we both started learning 3D animation back in 1999. We worked at Mainframe Entertainment together as well as having worked on Chris Landreth's NFB short "Ryan. Gavin is a fun, knowledgeable and patient instructor. Highly recommended!

It is a real pleasure to write this recommendation for Gavin Soares. I had the opportunity to work closely with Gavin on several major feature films at Mr. X Studio, and I can say without hesitation that he was a driving force behind our team’s success.

As a Senior Animator, Gavin wasn't just doing his shots—he was the backbone of the group. What really stood out to me was his dedication to the craft. Whenever we faced a new or challenging animation style, Gavin would dive deep into research and analysis, breaking down the movements until he found the perfect way to bring them to life. His ability to lead the team through those creative hurdles was truly impressive.

On a personal note, I’ve learned so much from him. The pipeline knowledge and technical animation skills I picked up while working alongside Gavin still help me in my work today. He has this incredible range, comfortably jumping between high-end VFX for live-action movies and the expressive storytelling of animated features.

What makes Gavin truly special, though, is his deep understanding of how the animation industry actually works. He knows exactly what it takes to keep a studio running smoothly and has a sharp eye for the kind of talent and teamwork a project needs to succeed. I’m confident he would be an amazing mentor to anyone lucky enough to work with him.

Gavin is a top-tier artist and a fantastic person to have in any studio. I give him my strongest recommendation and know he’ll be a huge asset to your team.