Learn 2D Character Animation for Games with Blender & Unity

Course Title: Learn 2D Character Animation for Games with Blender & Unity 🚀

Course Headline: Dive into the world of 2D game character creation, animation, and setup using Blender and Unity! 🎮✨

Course Description:

Are you ready to elevate your game's characters to the next level? In this comprehensive online course, Learn 2D Character Animation for Games with Blender & Unity, we guide you through the entire process of creating, animating, and setting up engaging 2D characters for your games. This course is perfect for intermediate users who are eager to master the art of bringing characters to life within the Unity Game Engine using Blender as their powerhouse modeling tool.

What You'll Learn:

• Modeling Characters: Learn how to model your character from scratch, starting with importing reference images and ending with a precise, interesting character design.

• Unwrapping & Texturing: Discover Blender's robust mapping tools to unwrap and texture your character models effectively.

• Character Rigging: Master the art of rigging your character, complete with Inverse Kinematics (IK), to achieve realistic and fluid animations.

• Animating a Walk Cycle: Animate a seamless walk cycle for your character that will move naturally within your game.

• Importing into Unity: Understand the process of importing your animated 2D character into Unity, setting it up for optimal performance in-game.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid, flexible workflow for creating 2D characters that can be easily integrated into your games and will bring them to life with captivating animation. 🌟

Instructor Profile:

Alan Thorn is not just an instructor; he's a seasoned game developer, author, and educator with over 16 years of industry experience. Founder of 'Wax Lyrical Games', Alan has crafted critically acclaimed games like 'Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok'. As an author, he has penned twenty-two technical books on game development and created eighteen educational video courses covering a wide range of topics from gameplay programming to 3D modeling and animation.

Alan's passion for teaching is evident in his role as a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University, where he has influenced countless students. His expertise extends to leading teaching roles at Uppingham School and his current positions as a Visiting Lecturer at the National Film and Television School and London South Bank University.

Why Choose This Course? 🌐🎓

• Expert Instructor: Learn from an industry veteran with extensive knowledge and experience.

• Hands-On Learning: Apply your skills with real-world examples and projects.

• Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace, with lifetime access to course materials.

• Community Support: Join a community of like-minded learners and collaborate on projects.

Enroll now and transform your game characters from static figures into dynamic heroes that players will love! 🎉

Key Takeaways:

• Master Blender for 2D Character Modeling
• Learn Unwrapping & Texturing Techniques in Blender
• Rig Characters with Inverse Kinematics in Unity
• Animate a Fluent Walk Cycle
• Import and Set Up Characters in Unity
• Gain Insights from an Industry Expert

Don't Miss Out! 🎨🚀 Start your journey to becoming a master of 2D character animation for games today! 🚀🎨