Class Description:

Welcome to "Procreate Dreams Essentials for Beginners: Create, Animate, Share!" This course is your beginner-friendly gateway to mastering the exciting world of animation using Procreate Dreams. Whether you're a digital art novice, a hobbyist, or a graphic designer, this course will guide you through the fun and creative process of animation.

This course is not just a set of tutorials; it's a streamlined path to quick results in animation with Procreate Dreams. Covering both basic and a few advanced techniques, the course is structured to provide immediate fun and satisfaction in animation creation, setting the stage for your ongoing journey in digital art.

Class Objective:
The primary goal is to familiarize you with the basics of Procreate Dreams while guiding you to create a simple yet captivating animation. By the end of this course, you'll be ready to share your creation on social media and impress your friends and followers! Who knows... maybe this will turn into a new career for you!

Target Audience:
This course is ideal for beginners in animation, digital artists, hobbyists, graphic designers, and those with prior Procreate experience (although zero prior experience is needed to enjoy and learn from this class). If you're curious about animating in Procreate Dreams, you're in the right place!

Course Structure:
The course is structured into 10 easy-to-follow videos:

Introduction
Making a New File
Flipbook Frame by Frame Animation
Working with Keyframes
Drawing Simple Eyes
The “Perform” Animation Feature
Adding Audio and Other Media
Project Reminder
Exporting Your Movie
Next Steps

Key Features and Tools:
Dive into Procreate Dreams' user-friendly interface, exploring the Stage, Backstage, and Timeline. You'll learn about keyframes, "performing," and the tools in Draw and Paint mode. The course covers adding and manipulating audio, text, video, illustrations, and images in your animations. Plus, discover how to export your projects in various formats for sharing with the class and on social media.

Prerequisites:
You will need an iPad with Procreate Dreams installed (Procreate Dreams costs: $19.99). Please refer to the Procreate Dreams documentation for compatible iPad models. Depending on the version of your iPad, different features may or may not be available.

Instructor Bio:
Hello! I'm Derrick. With over 20 years of experience in the creative arts and marketing industry, I've collaborated with brands like MTV, Nintendo, The Discovery Channel, Winchester, Adobe, and Netflix. As the co-founder of a graphic design and marketing agency, I've honed diverse design and marketing skills. I'm passionate about teaching and helping students develop strong skillsets for success in the creative arts industry. Join me on this journey to unleash your creativity in animation!

Derrick Mitchell

Designer | Teacher | Artist | Innovator

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