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Mastery 2D Animation

Pre-Production 2D & 3D

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Course Overview

Kickstart your 2D projects with our Mastery in 2D Pre-Production program. Learn the essential steps to plan and organize your animations, illustrations, or digital projects effectively. This program covers key aspects such as storyboarding, character design, scriptwriting, and layout creation. Whether you’re preparing for animated films, video games, or digital content, you’ll gain the skills needed to create detailed plans and visual concepts that bring your ideas to life. Collaborate with peers, utilize industry-standard tools, and ensure a smooth production process by mastering the foundational elements of 2D pre-production. Elevate your creative projects with a solid pre-production foundation and set the stage for successful 2D creations.

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

  • Concept Development for Animation

    • Animation concept brainstorming

    • Understanding animation genres

    • Writing loglines and synopses for animated projects

    • Pitching concepts with visual aids

  • Character Design & Development

    • Character anatomy and design fundamentals

    • Designing character expressions and poses

    • Preparing character sheets for animation

    • Designing for animation rigging and movement

  • Storyboarding & Animatics

    • Storyboarding techniques for animation

    • Creating animatics to plan timing and flow

    • Shot composition and camera movements in animated storytelling

    • Using storyboarding software

  • Environment & Set Design

    • Environment design principles

    • Creating 2D and 3D backgrounds

    • Using 3D modeling software for set design

    • Integrating backgrounds into animation projects

  • Scriptwriting for Animation

    • Writing scripts focusing on animation pacing

    • Developing dialogue for animated characters

    • Formatting scripts for visual storytelling

    • Writing for humor and timing

  • Voice Casting & Recording Preparation

    • Casting call preparation for voice actors

    • Developing character profiles for casting

    • Recording techniques and best practices

    • Working with professional recording studios

  • Technical Planning & Pipeline Setup

    • Setting up a production pipeline for animation

    • Understanding file management and version control

    • Software requirements

    • Workflow integration of 2D and 3D elements

Free
  • Lessons 28
  • Skill Intermediate
  • Last Update January 8, 2025