Puppet Pin Rigging in After Effects

🎓 Course Title: Puppet Pin Rigging in After Effects

🚀 Headline: Animate 2D Cartoon Characters in After Effects!

👨‍🏫 Instructor: Chad Troftgruben

📚 Course Description:

Welcome to the world of 2D character animation, where your imagination meets cutting-edge animation software! In this comprehensive course, Chad Troftgruben will guide you through the magical process of bringing 2D characters to life using After Effects' powerful Puppet Pin Tool. By the end of this journey, you'll have mastered the art of rigging and animating your own cartoon characters with confidence and precision.

🚀 What You'll Learn:

• Character Setup & Design: Dive into the basics of character design and preparation for animation in After Effects. We'll cover what makes a great 2D character and how to set them up for success in your animations.

• Importing Multi-Layer Assets: Learn how to efficiently import complex PSD files with multiple layers into After Effects without losing any of that precious detail.

• Assembling Compositions: Discover the best practices for assembling your character's main body parts into compositions that will make rigging and animating a breeze.

• Puppet Pin Tool Adjustments: Get hands-on experience with adjusting expansion and density for puppet meshes to ensure your character moves naturally and convincingly.

• Creating Multiple Meshes: Master the technique of creating multiple meshes within After Effects, which is essential for complex characters with intricate details.

• Animating with Pins: Follow step-by-step instructions on how to create smooth and expressive animations using pins as your rigging structure.

• Polishing Animation: Learn the art of polishing your animation by refining movements, adjusting pin constraints, and ensuring your character's actions are believable and full of personality.

• Exporting Animation: Finally, we'll cover how to export your completed animations for various platforms, ensuring you're ready to share your creations with the world!

🎥 Course Highlights:

• Tailored for All Levels: Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to cater to all levels of After Effects users.

• Real-World Practicality: Each lesson includes practical examples and challenges that mirror real-world scenarios, preparing you for professional projects.

• Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, concise instructions make even the most complex tasks accessible and easy to follow.

• Exclusive Resources: You'll get access to specialized tools and resources that will help you throughout your animation journey.

📆 Course Schedule:

• Week 1: Character Setup & Design, Importing Assets
• Week 2: Assembling Compositions, Pin Tool Basics
• Week 3: Advanced Pin Adjustments, Animating with Pins
• Week 4: Polishing Techniques, Final Touches and Exporting

Join Chad Troftgruben in this enlightening course and transform your passion for animation into a skillset that's in high demand. Let's bring those static characters to life and add a dash of magic to the screen! 🌟

Enroll now and start your journey toward becoming an After Effects Puppet Pin Rigging wizard!