Maya Animation, Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, VFX, Rendering and, yes, RIGGING! MFA Computer Art: Animation from SVA, NYC.

Benjamin is a fantastic teacher! Skilled at his craft and shared the info to make awesome things in Maya really quickly. He knows exactly how to deal with program and solving problems init. Hard to beat. Highly recommended!

Ben was my instructor for an intro to animation course. He went above and beyond answering any questions I had and even stayed after class to help me with my project. Can honestly say he was one of my favorite instructors I have ever had. Very passionate about what he does and cares about the success of his students.

I worked with Ben at a college. He is a terrific Maya instructor. He is very attentive to his students and is well liked!

Ben is an incredible teacher. He is SO kind and so, so patient. He never makes me feel silly- even after I realize how silly my questions can be, sometimes.

He has a super organized teaching method and makes it easy to follow his steps- and explains WHY it’s done this way so I totally ‘get WHY’ I’m being instructed this way.

He’s had SO many life experiences with not just computer art and animation and motion capture, but he’s well versed in movie, music, acting, recording and he can play almost EVERY instrument!

He thinks very practically… comes up with alternate options that are super clever- and he has taught me how to think like a ‘working-in-the-industry’ artist.

You should totally choose him as a teacher!
He’s one of the best teachers I’ve had in my life.

Thanks, Ben!!!!

Mr. Benjamin Parks is a phenomenal instructor. During my time working with him, he pushed me to bring out the best in my work. And his critique never came without compliments. He will work with you to accentuate your strengths and polish up your weaknesses. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else to get you into animation.

I highly recommend Ben. He was wonderful in explaining everything an helping my daughter.