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Mastery 2D Animation

Post – Production 2D & 3D Animation

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Course Overview

Finalize your 2D animation projects with our Post-Production in 2D Animation program. Learn the essential techniques to polish and enhance your animations after the main production phase. This program covers key aspects such as editing, compositing, adding sound and music, applying visual effects, and color grading using industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects and Toon Boom Harmony. Whether you’re completing animated films, cartoons, or digital content, you’ll gain the skills needed to ensure your animations are seamless and professional. Collaborate with peers, refine your projects, and bring your animated stories to their highest quality. Elevate your post-production capabilities to create captivating and polished 2D animations that stand out.

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

  • Rendering & Optimization

    • Render engine settings

    • Optimizing render times using denoising and sample management

    • GPU vs. CPU rendering and hybrid workflows

    • Using render layers for efficient output

  • Compositing & Visual Effects

    • Introduction to Blender's compositor

    • Node-based compositing for visual effects

    • Adding and tweaking effects like motion blur and depth of field

    • Integrating rendered layers for final shots

  • Color Correction & Grading in DaVinci Resolve

    • Primary vs. secondary color correction in DaVinci Resolve

    • Using Resolve’s color management tools

    • Adjusting contrast, saturation, and hues to match the artistic vision

    • Creating and applying LUTs for consistency

  • Sound Design & Integration in DaVinci Resolve

    • Introduction to Fairlight in DaVinci Resolve

    • Tools for syncing sound with visuals

    • Adding sound effects and music to enhance storytelling

    • Noise reduction and dialogue cleanup

  • Editing & Final Cut in DaVinci Resolve

    • DaVinci Resolve’s editing interface

    • Basics of non-linear editing for animation

    • Cutting for pacing and narrative flow

    • Integrating audio tracks, visual effects, and transitions

  • Visual Quality Control

    • Checking for animation glitches

    • Analyzing render output for consistency

    • Using scopes and reference monitors for color accuracy

    • Identifying and correcting rendering artifacts

  • Exporting using DaVinci Resolve

    • Exporting using DaVinci Resolve

    • Optimal export settings for different platforms

    • Best practices for cinema vs. web formats

    • Delivering high-quality, uncompressed outputs

    • Archiving project files for future use

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  • Last Update January 8, 2025