Intro to Animation
Embark on your animation journey! Learn the history, principles, techniques, and software skills to create captivating animations and explore exciting career paths.
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The Foundations of Animation
Unit 1: A Brief History of Animation
Early Animation Devices
The Dawn of Cinema
Golden Age Animation
Animation Evolves
Modern Animation
Unit 2: The 12 Principles of Animation
Squash and Stretch
Anticipation
Staging
Straight Ahead vs. Pose
Follow Through & Overlap
Unit 3: Animation Workflow Basics
Concept and Storyboard
Animatic Creation
Asset Creation
Animation and Keyframing
Rendering & Compositing
Core Animation Techniques
Unit 1: Keyframe Animation Fundamentals
Keyframe Intro
Creating Your First Key
Tweening Basics
Advanced Tweening
Animating a Bouncing Ball
Unit 2: Stop Motion and Rotoscoping
Intro to Stop Motion
Stop Motion Setup
Capturing Stop Motion
Intro to Rotoscoping
Rotoscoping Workflow
Unit 3: Animation Software Fundamentals
Software Interface
Importing Assets
Basic Drawing Tools
Working with Layers
Exporting Your Animation
Visual Storytelling and Character Design
Unit 1: Foundations of Visual Storytelling
Intro to Storytelling
Composition Basics
Creating a Storyboard
Camera Angles & Movement
Visual Metaphors
Unit 2: Character Design Fundamentals
Anatomy Essentials
Character Silhouettes
Shape Language
Exaggeration
Color Theory Basics
Animation Styles, Sound, and Emerging Trends
Unit 1: Exploring Animation Styles
What is 2D Animation?
Understanding 3D Animation
Intro to Motion Graphics
Stop Motion Animation
Comparing Anim. Styles
Unit 2: The Role of Sound in Animation
Sound Effects
Music and Animation
Voice Acting
Sound Design
Sound Editing
Unit 3: Emerging Trends in Animation
VR/AR Animation
AI in Animation
Interactive Animation
Real-Time Animation
Future of Animation