Principles of Animation: The Art of Appealing Motion

🎉 Welcome to "Principles of Animation: The Art of Appealing Motion"! 🎨

Are you ready to dive into the world of animation and master the art that brings characters to life? Look no further! This course, guided by the expert hand of Lucas Ridley, will unlock the secrets of the 12 Foundational Principles of Animation. These principles are your key to creating compelling motion across various mediums, including drawing, stop motion, claymation, and puppeteering, all within Adobe After Effects!

🚀 What You'll Learn:

• The History of Animation Principles: Trace the evolution of these essential guidelines that have shaped the art of animation.
• The Science of Animation: Understand the underlying principles that make animation feel both natural and appealing to the audience.

🔹 Key Animation Techniques Covered:

• Squash & Stretch: Add life and bounce to your animations.
• Slow In/Out: Master the art of easing in and out of movements for a more dynamic and natural feel.
• Anticipation: Learn how to prepare your audience for what's about to happen with exciting pre-motion cues.
• Overlapping Action: Discover how to make complex scenes clearer by timing actions to overlap logically.
• Secondary Action: Enhance your primary action with complementary movements that add depth and interest.
• Arcs, Pose to Pose/Straight Ahead, Timing, Staging, Exaggeration, Solid Drawing, and Appeal: These principles are the cornerstone of compelling animation.

📚 Hands-On Assignments:

Each lesson will end with a demonstration, followed by an assignment. These exercises are designed to be accessible, as you can follow along with free tools or items around your home and a stop motion app on your smartphone:

• Flipbooks
• Thaumatropes
• 2D Digital Animation
• Animating in Procreate on the iPad
• Animating in After Effects (with a provided project file)
• Stop Motion Animation
• Claymation

🌟 No Fancy Equipment Needed! 🌟

You don't need expensive software or the latest gadget to succeed in this course. It's designed for animators at all levels, even if you think your drawing skills are less than stellar.

🎬 Real-World Insights:

Lucas Ridley, with his professional experience on blockbuster movies like "Avengers" and "Ready Player One," will share his insights on how these principles are applied in the industry today. These concepts are not just for beginners; they're for every animator looking to elevate their work and be a go-to resource when seeking to enhance the appeal of their animations.

🤝 Community and Support:

Join a community of like-minded individuals, and get ready to showcase your projects from the course. Your fellow students and instructor Lucas Ridley are here to support you on this creative journey.

Are you excited to embark on this adventure into the art of appealing motion? Enroll now and let's bring those principles to life together! 🎞️✨