Learn 2D Character Animation for Games with Blender & Unity

Unlock the secrets to creating compelling 2D game characters for Unity! This course, designed for intermediate users, provides a comprehensive, step-by-step workflow to bring your game characters to life.

Led by experienced game developer Alan Thorn, you'll learn how to:

• Model 2D Game Characters in Blender: Master precise modeling techniques, starting from imported reference images, to craft visually interesting character designs.
• UV Unwrapping & Texturing: Utilize Blender's powerful mapping tools to effectively unwrap and texture your character models, adding depth and detail.
• Rigging & Inverse Kinematics (IK): Learn to rig your characters with IK for realistic and fluid motion. This is essential for creating believable character animations.
• Animation Fundamentals: Develop a seamless walk cycle animation – a fundamental skill for any game character – and understand how to repeat it for extended gameplay.
• Unity Integration: Discover the process of importing your finished character into the Unity game engine for optimal performance and seamless integration.

By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of a flexible and powerful workflow for developing 2D game characters that will elevate your game projects.

About the Instructor: Alan Thorn

Alan Thorn is a seasoned game developer, author, and educator with 16 years of industry experience. He's a creator of games for PC, mobile, and VR, and the founder of Wax Lyrical Games, known for the award-winning game 'Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok'. Alan has authored 22 technical books and led 18 video training courses covering topics like gameplay programming, Unity development, 3D modeling, and animation. His extensive experience includes roles as a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University and a Lead Teacher at Uppingham School. Currently, Alan is a Visiting Lecturer at the National Film and Television School and London South Bank University.