Beginners Guide to Creating A Hand Drawn Animation Style in Adobe After Effects

Unlock the Secrets to Hand-Drawn Animation in Adobe After Effects

Learn how to create stunning hand-drawn animation effects without ever picking up a traditional drawing tool! This course, led by freelance animator and director Russ (based in Brighton, UK with over 10 years of professional experience in VFX, motion design, and 2D/3D character animation), reveals the techniques to achieve a convincing drawn animation look within Adobe After Effects.

Whether you're a hand-drawn animator looking to enhance your work with digital elements or an After Effects animator collaborating with traditional artists, this step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners and those with some Adobe After Effects experience.

You'll discover:

• Illustration Styles for After Effects: Explore which illustration styles – whether from Illustrator, Photoshop, or even real-life drawings – translate best into dynamic animated effects within After Effects.
• Importing & Preparing Illustrations: Learn how to efficiently import illustrations into Adobe After Effects and prepare them for animation.
• Rebuilding Illustrations in After Effects: Discover methods for rebuilding your illustrations within After Effects to simplify the animation process.
• Recreating Drawn Effects: Master the core techniques used to generate a wide range of drawn animation effects, from classic line work to textured looks.
• Animation Techniques: Explore essential animation techniques to seamlessly integrate your effects and create polished, engaging animations.

Throughout the course, you'll find numerous tips and examples to guide you. By the end, you'll not only know how to make your After Effects animation look hand-drawn but also which effects are best suited for different projects.

Featured Artists & Inspirations: Dorothy Siemens (Sunny Illustration), Animade (Chronemics), Chris Haughton & Oh Studio (Maybe Trailer), Tess Smith-Roberts, Formplay Studio, Terri Po, Emil Friis, Ernst wanginkee, Juli Tudisco, Nando von Arb, Ben Marriott, Unknown Artist.