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Mastery 2D Animation

Introduction to 3D In Blender

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Course Overview

This intensive 12-week course transforms artistic vision into captivating 2D animations using Blender’s Grease Pencil tool. The program bridges traditional animation principles with cutting-edge digital techniques, offering a comprehensive journey from foundational skills to professional-grade animation creation. Perfect for aspiring animators, illustrators, digital artists, art students, and professionals looking to expand their animation toolkit.

What You'll Learn?

  • Advanced rigging techniques
  • Complex character animation
  • Motion capture integration
  • Physics-based animation
  • Facial animation expertise
  • Procedural animation skills
  • Custom animation tools development
  • Senior Animator positions
  • Character Technical Director
  • Animation Supervisor
  • Rigging Technical Director
  • Freelance Animation Specialist
  • Character Animation Lead
  • Advanced performance creation
  • Emotional storytelling
  • Character psychology understanding
  • Motion analysis expertise
  • Animation problem-solving
  • Custom rig development
  • Pipeline optimization
  • Aspiring 3D artists
  • Design students
  • Traditional artists
  • Game developers
  • Content creators
  • Creative professionals
  • Visual effects enthusiasts
  • Architecture students
  • Intermediate Blender users
  • Professional animators
  • Character artists
  • Technical artists
  • Game developers
  • Motion designers
  • VFX artists
  • Independent filmmakers
  • Computer/workstation
  • Dedicated graphics card
  • 3-button mouse
  • Graphics tablet (recommended)
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic art fundamentals
  • Patience for learning
  • Creative mindset
  • Latest Blender version
  • Custom animation add-ons
  • Rigging tools collection
  • Motion capture plugins
  • Animation libraries
  • Advanced node setups
  • Advanced tutorial library
  • Character rigs
  • Motion capture data
  • Reference footage
  • Animation exercises
  • Project files
  • Documentation
  • Professional character rigs
  • Animation scene setups
  • Mocap libraries
  • Facial animation rigs
  • Animation style guides
  • Technical documentation
  • Pipeline templates
  • Workflow charts
  • Troubleshooting guides
  • Best practices documentation
  • Industry standards reference

Course Content

  • 3D Modeling & Sculpting

    • Polygon modeling: meshes, extrusion, and modifiers

    • Sculpting tools for creating organic shapes

    • Hard-surface modeling for props and environments

    • Retopology for animation-ready models

  • Texturing & Shading

    • UV mapping techniques

    • Using Blender’s shader editor to create materials

    • Texture painting in Blender for creating custom textures

    • Applying PBR materials for realism

  • Lighting & Rendering

    • Types of lighting: area, point, spot, and HDRI

    • Three-point lighting setup for characters and scenes

    • Volumetric lighting for atmosphere

    • Render settings for cycles and Eevee

  • Physics & Simulation

    • Introduction to Blender's physics engine

    • Creating rigid body simulations for props

    • Cloth simulation for character clothing

    • Fluid simulations for adding realism to scenes

  • Scene Assembly & Layout

    • Scene composition and asset management

    • Setting up layers and collections

    • Placing props and characters to create narrative scenes

    • Optimizing scenes for rendering

  • Camera Animation & Cinematography

    • Camera animation techniques

    • Understanding focal length and depth of field

    • Creating smooth camera paths and transitions

    • Virtual cinematography principles for animation

Free
  • Lessons 24
  • Enrolled 1
  • Skill Beginner
  • Last Update January 8, 2025