Hand Drawn Animation: Create an Animated Gif in Adobe Photoshop

Unlock the World of Hand-Drawn Animation in Photoshop!

Want to add a personal touch to your website or social media with engaging animated GIFs? This class makes it easy! If you're already familiar with Adobe Photoshop and eager to explore animation, this is the perfect starting point. Learn the fundamentals of traditional 2D animation and harness the power of Photoshop's video timeline to bring your drawings to life.

What You'll Learn:

• Fundamentals of Traditional 2D Animation: Grasp the core principles behind creating fluid, hand-drawn animations.
• Photoshop File Setup: Learn how to properly configure your Photoshop file for animation projects.
• Video Timeline Tool Mastery: Understand and effectively utilize the video timeline tool within Photoshop.
• Layer Frame Animation: Create dynamic animations by building layer frames for characters and text.
• Frame Workflow & Organization: Develop efficient methods for organizing and managing your animation frames.
• Video Layer Animation: Learn to animate with video layers for more complex effects.
• Animation Export: Export your finished animation as a video file or a shareable animated GIF.

What You'll Create:

By the end of this class, you'll have crafted a unique, hand-drawn animated GIF that you can proudly share. You'll also gain valuable skills to create even more personalized animations in the future.

What You'll Need:

• Adobe Photoshop: Access a free trial at Adobe.com to get started.
• Drawing Tablet (Recommended): While not required, a drawing tablet or iPad with an Apple Pencil can significantly enhance your animation workflow.

Explore Related Animation Classes:

• [Character Design: 3 Techniques for Creating Expressive Character Illustrations](link to character design class) - Learn to design compelling characters for your animations.
• [Storyboarding in Procreate: Beginner's Guide to Drawing Storyboards](link to storyboarding class) - Develop your animation ideas with effective storyboards.

Dive Deeper into Animation:

Ready to expand your animation skills? Check out these additional classes:

• [Easy Animation With Procreate: Make Fun Gifs & Videos](link to Procreate animation class)
• [Animation in Adobe Photoshop: Create a Social Video to Promote Your Brand!](link to Photoshop animation class)

Need More Inspiration?

Discover a wide range of 2D animation classes to fuel your creativity! [Explore 2D Animation Classes](link to 2D animation class listings)