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Mastery 2D Animation

Distribution

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Course Overview

Successfully share your 2D animations with the world through our Distribution in 2D Animation program. Learn the essential strategies and techniques to distribute your animated works across various platforms, including online streaming, social media, television, and film festivals. This program covers key aspects such as understanding different distribution channels, optimizing your content for each platform, marketing your animations to reach your target audience, and managing rights and licensing. Whether you’re aiming to showcase your work on YouTube, pitch to broadcasters, or submit to animation festivals, you’ll gain the skills needed to effectively distribute your 2D animations. Collaborate with industry professionals, utilize distribution tools, and develop a comprehensive distribution plan to ensure your animations reach and engage viewers everywhere. Elevate your distribution capabilities and maximize the impact of your 2D animated projects.

What You'll Learn?

  • Advanced 2D rigging techniques
  • Complex character animation
  • Vector-based animation skills
  • Grease Pencil expertise
  • Custom tool development
  • Advanced compositing
  • Procedural 2D animation
  • 2D Animation Director
  • Character Animator
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Animation Supervisor
  • Independent Animator
  • Technical Animation Director
  • Animation Studio Owner
  • Traditional animation principles in digital
  • Style development
  • Mixed media integration
  • Advanced timing and spacing
  • Character performance
  • Traditional animators
  • Digital 2D artists
  • Motion designers
  • Graphic artists
  • Storyboard artists
  • Character designers
  • Independent filmmakers
  • Animation students with basic knowledge
  • Drawing tablet with pressure sensitivity
  • Basic Blender familiarity
  • Understanding of animation principles
  • Drawing skills
  • Basic digital art knowledge
  • Time commitment (4-6 months)
  • Basic understanding of timing
  • Color theory knowledge
  • Basic compositing concepts
  • Custom Grease Pencil presets
  • Animation templates
  • Brushes and materials library
  • Custom shortcuts setup
  • Style guides
  • Character rigs (2D)
  • Animation exercises
  • Reference footage
  • Project files
  • Digital art brushes
  • Template scenes
  • Project workfiles
  • Composition guides
  • Animation timing sheets
  • Pipeline documentation
  • Workflow guides
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Best practices manuals

Course Content

  • Festival Strategy
    • Types of festivals: local, regional, international

    • Submission guidelines and deadlines

    • Preparing press kits and screeners

    • Networking with festival programmers

  • Digital Platforms & Streaming
    • Overview of VOD platforms

    • Self-distribution in platforms

    • Understanding licensing and monetization

    • Geo-blocking and platform exclusivity

  • Theatrical Release
    • Theatrical distribution networks

    • Negotiating with cinema chains and independent theaters

    • Legal contracts and obligations for theatrical releases

    • Logistics, including DCP creation and delivery

  • Marketing & Promotion
    • Developing a marketing plan

    • Designing promotional materials

    • Utilizing social media for marketing

    • Organizing press events and premieres

  • Sales & Distribution Deals
    • Sales agents and distributors

    • Negotiating distribution contracts

    • Revenue models: MGs, backend deals, and royalties

    • Understanding territorial rights and windowing

  • Audience Analysis & Engagement
    • Identifying target demographics

    • Using data to track audience behaviour

    • Engaging audiences through interactive campaigns

    • Adapting content for different audience segments

Free
  • Lessons 24
  • Skill Experts
  • Last Update January 8, 2025