Introduction to Animation

Introduction to Animation, available at $59.99, has an average rating of 4.45, with 43 lectures, 1 quizzes, based on 46 reviews, and has 267 subscribers.

You will learn about Build animated films and cartoons by compiling a series of still images (frames). Will also be versed in using animation for video games, interactive media, event reconstruction and many other uses. Learn how to explain difficult concepts in a visual way. This course is ideal for individuals who are Anyone interested in exploring the world of computer generated animation It is particularly useful for Anyone interested in exploring the world of computer generated animation.

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Summary

Title: Introduction to Animation

Price: $59.99

Average Rating: 4.45

Number of Lectures: 43

Number of Quizzes: 1

Number of Published Lectures: 43

Number of Published Quizzes: 1

Number of Curriculum Items: 44

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 44

Original Price: $19.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

Build animated films and cartoons by compiling a series of still images (frames). Will also be versed in using animation for video games, interactive media, event reconstruction and many other uses.
Learn how to explain difficult concepts in a visual way.

Who Should Attend

Anyone interested in exploring the world of computer generated animation

Target Audiences

Anyone interested in exploring the world of computer generated animation

Animation comes from the Latin words “anima,” which means “life,” and “animare” which means “to breathe life into” Animation consists of still images (called “frames”) with slight differences between them. When viewed together in a sequence, they give the illusion of motion – like a flipbook.

When thinking about Animation projects, what first comes to mind?

Movies and cartoon shows are what people tend to think of first, as they’re the most mainstream. Animation also encompasses:

Video Games/Interactive media
Reconstructing events (for courtroom, education or television)
Education – Help explain difficult concepts in a visual way, such as medicine or science.
Internet memes/Animated Gifs
Commercials/Infomercials
Websites/Splash Pages

This is a 2D animation/animation principles course. This program utilizes Adobe Flash/Animate. During this course, our instructor will guide you systematically through the following topics:

2D Traditional
2D Tra-Digital
2D Puppet/Limited
Stop Motion
Motion Media
Animation Terms
Frame
Frame Rate: FPS (Frames per second)
Hold
Cycles
Rotoscope
The 12 Principles of Animation
Bouncing Ball – Timing and Spacing. Keyframes, Breakdowns and In- Betweens
Keyframes, Breakdowns and In-Betweens
Squash and Stretch
Pendulum
Flag Wave/Fabrics
Using Anticipation, Exaggeration and Balance to show Weight
Breaking a character down into basic shapes for animation
How to Create a Boil
Using staggered frames to imply coughing, laughing, shaking
Takes
Head Turn
Walk Cycle
Run Cycle
Dialogue/Changing Expressions
Quadruped Walk
Beginning Puppet Animation: Creating and Animating Symbols
Creating a Simple Puppet
Creating a Character Puppet
Testing your Puppet with a Walk Cycle
Nesting Graphics and Creating interchangeable Parts
Importing Sounds and Animating to them

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: What is Animation and the Basics

Lecture 1: 1.1 Introduction

Lecture 2: 1.2 What is Animation – Part1

Lecture 3: 1.3 What is Animation – Part2

Lecture 4: 1.4 Bouncy Ball Demo – Part1

Lecture 5: 1.5 Bouncy Ball Demo – Part2

Lecture 6: 1.6 Bouncy Ball Demo – Part3

Lecture 7: 1.7 Pendulum Demo – Part1

Lecture 8: 1.8 Pendulum Demo – Part2

Lecture 9: 1.9 Platform Pendulum Demo – Part1

Lecture 10: 1.10 Platform Pendulum Demo – Part2

Lecture 11: 1.11 Principles of Animation – Part1

Lecture 12: 1.12 Principles of Animation – Part2

Lecture 13: 1.13 Bouncy Ball in Perspective Demo – Part1

Lecture 14: 1.14 Bouncy Ball in Perspective Demo – Part2 Edit

Lecture 15: 1.15 Flag Wave Demo – Part1

Lecture 16: 1.16 Flag Wave Demo – Part2

Chapter 2: Intermediate Animation Techniques

Lecture 1: 2.1 Weight Demo – Part1

Lecture 2: 2.2 Weight Demo – Part2

Lecture 3: 2.3 Weight Demo- Part3 Edit

Lecture 4: 2.4 Breaking a Character Down Into Basic Shapes – Part1

Lecture 5: 2.5 Breaking a Character Down Into Basic Shapes – Part2

Lecture 6: 2.6 Breaking a Character Down Into Basic Shapes – Part3

Lecture 7: 2.7 Boil Demo – Part1

Lecture 8: 2.8 Boil Demo – Part2

Lecture 9: 2.9 A Take Demo – Part1

Lecture 10: 2.10 A Take Demo – Part2

Lecture 11: 2.11 Staggering Demo – Part1

Lecture 12: 2.12 Staggering Demo – Part2

Lecture 13: 2.13 Staggering Demo – Part3

Lecture 14: 2.14 Staggering Demo – Part4

Lecture 15: 2.15 Head Turn Demo – Part1

Lecture 16: 2.16 Head Turn Demo – Part2

Lecture 17: 2.17 Head Turn Demo – Part3

Lecture 18: 2.18 Head Turn Demo – Part4

Lecture 19: 2.19 Walk Cycles Demo – Part1

Lecture 20: 2.20 Walk Cycles Demo – Part2

Lecture 21: 2.21 Walk Cycles Demo – Part3

Lecture 22: 2.22 Run Cycles Demo

Lecture 23: 2.23 Dialogue Demo – Part1

Lecture 24: 2.24 Dialogue Demo – Part2

Lecture 25: 2.25 Dialogue Demo – Part3

Lecture 26: 2.26 Dialogue Demo – Part4

Lecture 27: 2.27 Conclusion

Instructors

Academy of Film Fashion and Design
Provider of Creative, Online courses

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