2D Animation Basic Principles

🚀 Course Title: 2D Animation Basic Principles 🎓 Headline: Master Traditional Animation From The Ground Up!

Unlock the Secrets of Classic Animation with Macarena Lastra (McKaren)

Are you an aspiring animator eager to dive into the world of 2D animation? Or perhaps an artist looking to expand your creative skill set into the realm of motion? 🎨✨ Whatever your starting point, this comprehensive course is your gateway to mastering the traditional art of 2D animation!

Course Description:

In this course, you'll embark on a journey through the fundamental principles of 2D animation. Learn to bring characters and scenes to life as seen in beloved animations from anime to Disney films. Whether you're a seasoned drawer or new to the art of animation, this course will equip you with the essential tools to create captivating movements that are both appealing and realistic.

What You Will Learn:

This 4-module course is meticulously crafted to introduce you to:

🕒 Frame Rate and Aspect Ratio: Understand how different frame rates and aspect ratios affect the look and feel of your animation.

🎭 Principle of Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose Animation: Learn two key approaches to creating movement in a sequence.

📐 Principle of Solid Drawing: Master the art of drawing figures that stand up on their own, making your animations more believable.

🛰️ Principle of Squash & Stretch: Discover how to give life to your animations by manipulating shapes and forms to create a sense of weight and movement.

⏳ Principle of Slow-in & Slow-out: Learn how to smoothly transition into and out of actions for a natural, lifelike effect.

🎈 Principle of Anticipation: Understand how to build up to a major action to enhance its impact.

🤝 Principle of Secondary Action: Add depth and interest to your scenes through secondary actions that complement the primary action.

🔄 Principle of Overlapping Action and Follow-Through: Capture the nuances of motion by depicting how actions unfold over time, beyond just the pose.

Hands-On Learning with Practical Examples:

Each module combines essential theory with a series of practical examples that will provide you with valuable references to apply in your own projects. 🖌️📚

By the end of this course, you'll be well-versed in animating various transformations, bounces, and multi-layered sequences with different elements, ensuring your animations are dynamic and engaging.

Course Material Credits:

We're grateful for the rich array of videos provided by Pexels by Kindel Media, cottonbro, Engin Akyurt, Artem Podrez, Muhammadrizwan, Peggy Anke, and Rodnae Productions. The course also benefits from archive material courtesy of the Internet Archive in collaboration with Prelinger Archives. Lastly, we thank Bensound for their music contributions that help set the perfect tone for our learning experience.

🎓 Embark on your animation journey today and bring your creative visions to life! With Macarena Lastra (McKaren) as your guide, you'll learn the traditional 2D animation techniques that have captivated audiences for generations. Enroll now and start creating animations with a professional touch! 🎞️🎉