Learn to be an Animator. Part 1. "Good habits"

Learn to be an Animator with this comprehensive, 100% video course! This course provides step-by-step instructions for mastering the animation workflow, designed for beginners and those looking to solidify their animation skills.

You'll gain hands-on experience using Projects, incremental saving, and the Graph Editor as your primary animation tools. We'll dive deep into working with splines and tangents to achieve smooth and natural movement. You'll also master essential functions like the Time Slider, Copy/Paste, and Delete operations, along with the efficient Drag and Drop Tool. Learn to effectively utilize Extremes and Breakdowns for refined animation.

To get you started, we provide direct links to download animation models (rigs).

This course is structured into two sections:

• Preparatory Procedures: Build a strong foundation by learning essential skills like creating projects, mastering saving techniques, and understanding undo/redo, delete, copy, and paste functions.
• Animation Exercises: Practice your skills with a series of animation exercises focusing on pendulums, gradually increasing in complexity.

Our no-nonsense approach emphasizes a deliberately slow pace, ensuring you have ample opportunity to practice each tool before moving on. Each manipulation is demonstrated clearly in the videos, and you'll be encouraged to repeat the exercises and practice independently to truly master the techniques.

Expect to spend approximately 1-2 weeks completing this course. This course is perfect for anyone serious about learning animation technique and building a strong foundation in animation.