Easy Illustration and 2D Animation

Learn to Draw Anything: A Complete Character Animation Course

Unlock your creative potential with this comprehensive course and discover a fast, easy way to master drawing and animation! Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can create compelling characters and bring them to life.

What You'll Achieve:

• Draw Anything with Ease: Learn fundamental drawing techniques using geometric forms in Adobe Illustrator. You'll quickly develop the skills to draw anything you can imagine, even without prior experience.
• Character Design Mastery: This course focuses on character design, a foundational skill applicable to various creative fields. You'll learn to create appealing and expressive characters.
• Animation Fundamentals: Dive into the basics of animation with Adobe After Effects. Gain valuable skills that will significantly enhance your creative portfolio and open up new opportunities.
• Job-Ready Skills: Develop in-demand skills that will make you a more competitive candidate in the creative industry.
• Boost Your Creativity: Unleash your inner artist and find inspiration to explore your creative passions.

Course Breakdown:

• Part 1: Learn to Draw a Character (Adobe Illustrator)

  • Discover the fastest and easiest method for drawing characters in Adobe Illustrator.
  • Master essential tools that empower you to draw anything.
  • Learn a technique using just three geometric forms to create impressive drawings.
  • Develop a drawing style that consistently looks professional, even for beginners.

• Part 2: Preparing Your Character for Animation - Layers in Adobe Illustrator

  • Learn how to prepare your character design for animation.
  • Understand the importance of layers in Adobe Illustrator for efficient workflow.
  • Develop a solid foundation for bringing your character to life.

• Part 3: Character Rigging with Bones (Adobe After Effects & Free DUIK Plugin)

  • The exciting part! Learn to rig your character with a skeleton using Adobe After Effects and the powerful DUIK free plugin.
  • Understand the process of character rigging and how it enables animation.
  • Prepare your character for movement and animation.
  • Experience the thrill of seeing your creation come alive!

• Part 4: Walking Cycle Animation (Adobe After Effects)

  • Master the walking cycle in Adobe After Effects, a fundamental animation skill.
  • Learn a simplified and easy-to-follow method for creating realistic animation.
  • Develop the ability to adjust keyframes and personalize character motion.

Course Includes:

• Character Vector File (Adobe Illustrator): Download a ready-to-use character file.
• Free DUIK Plugin: Access the essential plugin for character rigging in After Effects.
• Drawn Instructions: Follow step-by-step instructions to create a perfect walking cycle.