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Character Animation Basics: Combining Techniques in Adobe After Effects, Animate, and Photoshop

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Character Animation Basics: Combining Techniques in Adobe After Effects, Animate, and Photoshop

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About Character Animation Basics: Combining Techniques in Adobe After Effects, Animate, and Photoshop

Introduction

The Final Project

The Physics of a Bouncing Ball

Introducing the Adobe After Effects

Animating in Adobe After Effects

The Graph Editor

Animating the bouncing ball

Character design

Bouncing ball reference Part 1

Bouncing ball reference Part 2

Introducing Adobe Animate

Animating frame by frame

Animating in Adobe Photoshop

Clean up

Final composition

Thank You!

What You Will Learn?

  • In this course, you will learn how to animate a bouncing ball in After Effects and utilize it as a reference for crafting frame-by-frame character animations. My goal is to showcase how different software and techniques can be employed to create captivating animations, harnessing the strengths of each program..
  • Throughout the course, we will delve into Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, and Adobe Photoshop. By doing so, you will not only grasp the basics of each software but also learn to transition between them, opening up a world of possibilities in animation..
  • This course is designed for beginners as well as Motion Designers who wish to incorporate frame-by-frame animation into their workflow. Along the way, we will explore vital animation concepts such as timing and spacing, while also demystifying the Graph Editors in After Effects..
  • By the end of this course, you will unlock a realm of endless possibilities. It will also be a great gateway to the enchanting world of frame-by-frame animation. Join me on this journey, where you will acquire the skills to effortlessly navigate between these three programs, resulting in an efficient and enjoyable creative process..