2D animators create the illusion of motion and change via analog and digital media. Beginning with the foundations of animation, learn everything you need to know to get started in 2D animation.
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Learn animation fundamentals.
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Explore various ways of creating characters and motion.
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Discover real-world career paths in animation.
Courses
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2D Animation: Walk Cycles Basics57m2D Animation: Walk Cycles Basics
By: Dermot O' Connor
Learn how to create a walk cycle for 2D animation. This tutorial is appropriate for all levels of animators, using any software.
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2D Animation: Character & Attitude Walk Cycles57m2D Animation: Character & Attitude Walk Cycles
By: Dermot O' Connor
Learn 2D animation techniques to express personality, body type, and attitude in a walk cycle, and turn walks into full-on runs.
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2D Animation: Animal Walk Cycles42m2D Animation: Animal Walk Cycles
By: Dermot O' Connor
Discover how to animate four-legged animals as they walk, trot, and run. Learn 2D animation techniques for making these motions look realistic or cartoony.
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2D Animation: Animate Flying Creatures33m2D Animation: Animate Flying Creatures
By: Dermot O' Connor
Learn how to animate the motions and anatomies of different flying creatures—from insects, to birds, to dragons.
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2D Animation: Animate Monsters & Aliens1h 13m2D Animation: Animate Monsters & Aliens
By: Dermot O' Connor
Learn 2D animation techniques for making monsters, aliens, and other supernatural creatures come to life.
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Story and Character Development for Animation15mStory and Character Development for Animation
By: Nathan Stanton
Learn the secrets of developing great characters and telling stories for animation. Animators Andrew Gordon and Nate Stanton recreate the story process for us.
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Animation Foundations: Gesture1h 19mAnimation Foundations: Gesture
By: Andrew Gordon
Gestures make animated characters more interesting and believable. Join Pixar animator Andrew Gordon to learn how to create expressive gestures using simple animation principles.
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Animation Foundations: Storyboarding1h 32mAnimation Foundations: Storyboarding
By: Dermot O' Connor
Get started in storyboard animation. Learn storyboarding techniques for illustrating action, angles, shot composition, character, and drama.
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Alison Mann: Animation Talent Scout22mAlison Mann: Animation Talent Scout
By: Alison Mann
Learn what a Paramount Animation recruiter looks for when hiring artists and animators. Discover what makes a portfolio stand out and how to use social media to promote your work.
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Sharon Ross: Character Designer for 2D Animation10mSharon Ross: Character Designer for 2D Animation
By: Sharon Ross
Get insights from a real character designer. In this interview, Sharon Ross explains how she went from art student to illustrator to character designer for Family Guy.
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Darin McGowan: The Storyboard Artist's Life26mDarin McGowan: The Storyboard Artist's Life
By: Darin McGowan
Darin McGowan, a storyboard artist for shows such as The Wild Thornberrys, The Loud House, and Futurama, offers insights into the storyboard artist's life.
Instructors
Dermot O' Connor
Animator/Teacher: AnimateCC, Harmony, Photoshop, After Effects, Traditional
Nathan Stanton
Assistant Director / Head of Story / Storyboard Artist / Story Development / Story-Script Consultant / 2D Animator
Andrew Gordon
Alison Mann
Talent Manager and President of Fourth Wall Animation Production Co at Fourth Wall Management
Sharon Ross
Character Designer at Walt Disney Animation Studios