Watch this short video see how you can save lots of time as you begin to search the databases.
Read daily news and insights regarding the subject of Animation & Visual Effects. This includes Informative Websites that will be handy throughout your school experience at LAFS.
A free website with Animation news from around the world, jobs, blogs and events.
An animation website that allows ease of access to useful assets and resources such as links to forums, communities, competitions, rigs, tools and places to submit work. Some resources are free and some have links to purchase.
Free resource website to animation jobs, news, and more with a Canadian focus.
A comprehensive animation news site. Also has links to free trials to animation software such as Harmony20.
A free animation website with links to free tutorials, resources and even rigs. Concept Art Empire is to share helpful tips, quality info, and valuable resources for artists who love entertainment art.
A animation website you can shop for lighting, textures and more resources.
A free collaborative database of audio samples that are free to use and remix.
Our simple idea was to build a massive library of beautiful materials – and have a team of the happiest artists we could possibly find. Free game textures section and there is also a shop section.
Lester banks.com is meant as a Free daily resource for 3D Artists, Motion Designers, VFX Artists, and people who love their craft and love to share techniques and tips.
A free website with information to register to one of the world's premier animation festivals.
A website for subscription purchase to create dynamic and powerful media. With features that go beyond moving text and images, you can build character-driven stories or compelling data visualizations that engage audiences and deliver results.
A subscription purchase website that helps you learn creative skills and shape the life you want.
WIA is a free website and one of the only organization dedicated to advancing women in the field of animation. We envision a world where women share equally in the creation, production and rewards of animation, and we provide resources and connections to make it happen.
A new way to create stories and opened it up to anyone with a story to tell.We’re home to thousands of creator-owned content with amazing, diverse visions from all over the world.Get in on the latest original romance, comedy, action, fantasy, horror, and more from big names and big names to be - made just for WEBTOON.We’re available anywhere, anytime, and always for free.


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This guide is a curated collection of resources to support art students in their research, inspiration, and creative practice. It includes links to library databases, digital image collections, museum websites, and other trusted sources for studying and exploring the visual arts. Whether you're researching art history or seeking inspiration for your next project, this guide is a helpful starting point.
Royalty-free stock images that are great to use for your next project. Does cost money to get the non-watermarked images, but they have educational-based pricing by request.
Free stock photos and videos you can use everywhere. High-quality, Free, and No attribution needed.
Shutterstock is another stock image website. Royalty-free, but does require money to buy the items without a watermark image. Also has great resources for videos, films, animation and graphic design with templates to help you on your project.
Stunning FREE images & royalty-free stock images (for the most part)! All contents are released under the Pixabay License, which makes them safe to use without asking for permission or giving credit to the artist - even for commercial purposes.
Beautiful, free images and photos that you can download and use for any project. Better than any royalty free or stock photos.
Create designs for all your posts, flyers, and visual needs!
Quickly and Easily Make Standout Content from Beautiful Templates with Adobe Express. Make Stunning Graphics and Video Stories in Just a Few Taps at Any Skill Level. Explore All Features. Do More with Your Stories. Customizable Templates.
Free to use! Upgrade to Pro for a price per month//year for more features.
Easil is the drag-and-drop design tool that empowers your whole team to create visual content. It's FREE to get started, but you can purchase a subscription to access some features.
GNU Image Manipulation Program, or GIMP, (alternative to Adobe Photoshop), is a FREE & open source image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows, and more operating systems.
FREE To Use GIFs! You can also upload or create your own GIFs.
Free Online Photo Editor! Photopea is a web-based graphics editor which can work with raster and vector graphics. It can be used for image editing, making illustrations, web design, or converting between different image formats. Completely free for you to use.
Polotno Studio is a FREE design editor. Use the large library of photos and vector illustrations to create images for social media, youtube previews, covers, and presentations.
Scribus (alternative to Adobe Indesign) is FREE and open-source desktop publishing software available for most desktop operating systems. It is designed for the layout, typesetting, and preparation of files for professional-quality image-setting equipment. Scribus can also create animated and interactive PDF presentations and forms.