Motion Design for Breakfast - Easy Character Animation in Adobe After Effects

Learn to animate a compelling walk cycle in Adobe After Effects with this straightforward character animation class! This tutorial focuses on fundamental techniques, requiring no plugins – just your creativity and Adobe After Effects.

This course is designed for intermediate motion designers looking to expand their skills in character animation. While character animation can be challenging, we'll break down the process into manageable steps. If you're new to animation, consider starting with my "Basics of Motion Design - Start Animating in Adobe After Effects" course first.

Here's what you'll master:

• Walk Cycle Animation: Develop a believable and dynamic walk cycle for your characters.
• Path Animation: Utilize the path option in After Effects for precise and fluid movement.
• Position & Scale Animation: Learn to animate characters effectively using basic position and scale properties.
• Hand-Drawn Boil Effect: Add a unique, hand-drawn aesthetic to your animation.
• Exporting Your Animation: Discover how to properly export your finished animation for sharing in project galleries.

By the end of this class, you'll have created a complete character animation using these essential techniques. You'll be working with Adobe After Effects and Media Encoder.

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