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In this Skillshare class you will learn the basics of 2D frame-by-frame animation and animation in general. Classes will cover the fundamental ideas of animation including key topics such as frame rates and navigating the software we will be using; Adobe Animate CC!
 As the lessons progress, we will delve further into techniques that are used to create 2D animations, including extreme drawings, breakdown drawings and inbetweening. You will learn what these terms mean, and how these steps can be used and manipulated to create exciting and unique animations using your own characters!
For your class project, we will work on a short 2-3 second animation of your own original character smiling and giving you a wave. Through doing this, we will cover all of the basics you need to know to get started on your very own animations!
This class is geared towards illustrators and designers with little to no experience with animation who are interested in getting into 2D animation and turning their illustrated characters into living, breathing creations! It will also serve as a great refresher for those with some prior animation experience who are looking to brush up on their fundamental skills.
Very little prior knowledge or experience is required, however, some recommended skills are: - Ability to illustrate characters - Experience drawing digitally
 This class will be taught in Adobe Animate CC, so you will require access to this program. It is part of the Adobe Creative Cloud, so if you already have a subscription to this you will have access to download the most recent version of Adobe Animate CC. Alternatively, if you do not have a subscription to Adobe CC, you can download a trial version here: <a href="https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud/start-with-free-creativecloud.html" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.adobe.com/au/creativecloud/start-with-free-creativecloud.html</a> Another useful bit of software for this class is SWIVEL, a free software available form Newgrounds.com: <a href="https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/creator-resources/flash-resources/swivel" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://www.newgrounds.com/wiki/creator-resources/flash-resources/swivel</a>
I can’t wait to get started with you!
- Jack

Hello!

The Basics - Navigating Your Software

Planning Your Movement - Extreme Drawings

Making it Look Real - Breakdowns

Filling in the Gaps - Inbetweens

Smooth as Butter - Easing

Finishing Touches - Colouring,Looping & Exporting

You did it!

WORKING FILE - JackGrayson_WaveAnimation(SKILLSHARE).fla

EXAMPLE PROJECT - JackGrayson_WaveAnimation(SKILLSHARE).mp4

Intro to 2D Animation: Frame-by-Frame for Beginners

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