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Mastery 2D Animation

Production 2D Animation

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Course Overview

Bring your 2D animation projects to life with our Production in 2D Animation program. Learn the essential techniques and workflows for creating vibrant and engaging animations from start to finish. This program covers key aspects such as character animation, scene layout, timing, and movement using industry-standard software like Adobe Animate and Toon Boom Harmony. Whether you’re working on animated films, cartoons, or digital content, you’ll gain the skills needed to execute your creative vision efficiently. Collaborate with peers, manage your projects effectively, and apply the principles of animation to produce professional-quality 2D animations. Elevate your production capabilities and turn your artistic ideas into captivating animated works.

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

  • Character Animation with Grease Pencil

    • Introduction to Blender's Grease Pencil tool

    • Keyframing techniques for character movement

    • Onion-skinning to visualize multiple frames

    • Creating expressive motion and lip-sync for 2D characters

  • Background and Environment Design

    • Designing backgrounds in Krita or Blender

    • Using perspective guides and grids

    • Creating stylized backgrounds to match character art

    • Integrating backgrounds with characters

  • Inking & Coloring in Krita

    • Inking techniques for clean line art in Krita

    • Coloring tools and layer management in Krita

    • Flat and gradient coloring

    • Creating color palettes and maintaining consistency

  • Frame-by-Frame Animation

    • Frame-by-frame techniques for dynamic actions

    • Timing charts and planning keyframes

    • Applying animation principles like squash & stretch, anticipation

    • Working with keyframes and breakdowns

  • Animating with Cut-Out Techniques

    • Animating with Cut-Out Techniques

    • Animating using bones and constraints in Blender

    • Setting up reusable animation assets

    • Efficient animation with limited movement and replacement parts

  • Compositing & Layer Management

    • Compositing animated elements in Blender

    • Managing layers effectively for different scenes

    • Adding visual effects and depth using filters

    • Creating a cohesive look for the final animation

  • Scene Assembly & Camera Moves

    • Scene layout and layer organization

    • Using cameras for dynamic storytelling in a 2D context

    • Applying camera zooms, pans, and rotations

    • Integrating multiple scenes into a single sequence

Free
  • Lessons 28
  • Skill Experts
  • Last Update January 7, 2025