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Benjamin Cerbai is a 2D animator, illustrator, and video creator from France. He is also the co-creator of the animation app ‘Callipeg’.
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Discover how simple and fun animation can be!Explore animation software, and how to confidently use the tools and functionsDesign characters that are easy to animate, bursting with personalityCreate an array of moods and personalities with various timings and spacings.Give your characters human qualities with the magic of squash and stretchAnimate a character walking, rolling, and bouncing with confidence and flairMaster the art of fluid motion and dynamic movementsUnderstand how to use key poses, breakdowns, and in-betweens like a proDraw striking silhouettes, poses, and expressions that leap off the screenAdd color, lighting, and shadows to add interest and depth to your animationThrow in some fun extra effects to make your animation popWish there were simple methods that you could use RIGHT AWAY to breathe life into your artwork?—Easy animation skills. Well, this is it!!
Say goodbye to long, boring theory sessions because, in this course, we’re diving straight into the fun stuff! Benjamin Cerbai, your instructor today, believes in learning by doing. No more waiting around—let’s get those shapes and characters dancing!
Benjamin demystifies animation principles in a way beginners can easily grasp, breaking them down into simple steps that you can use to animate your sketches. From timing to spacing, squash to stretch, you’ll be mastering the art of movement in no time.
Test out each newfound skill as you go, animating your sketches as you refine them. (No need to wait for a final illustration) Benjamin won’t just teach you how to animate; he’s all about infusing personality into his artwork and shows you how to do the same for yours!
You’ll discover the ins and outs of Callipeg, the animation software used in the course, gaining confidence in navigating your digital playground. Then it’s off to the races from basic shapes to more advanced characters, where you’ll flex your creative muscles with exciting exercises.
Get ready to wow yourself (and your loved ones) as you see your rough sketches transform into unique, dynamic characters who strut their stuff like in your favorite cartoons!
Who’s up for an animated adventure?
3+ Hours of on-demand videos
10 Reference images
Bonus material
Bonus video content
Certificate of Completion
Benjamin is thrilled to be your instructor today, sharing the joy of 2D animation with you! Get ready for a fun adventure in this exciting course!
No need to sit through a ton of theory before getting your hands dirty! In this course, you’ll start animating right off the bat and learn key concepts as you progress along. Awesome, right!?
Benjamin gives a quick tour of the animation software, explaining how it works, and then dives into animating basic fun shapes. Follow along with easy exercises as you master principles like timing, spacing, squash, and stretch to create lively movements. Then apply everything you’ve learned in a cute bouncing ball animation with comical expressions.
Now it’s time to design a human character that we can animate together! Benjamin shows you how to simplify the process by working with simple shapes and drawing different poses to understand volume and movement.
He shares tips on creating striking silhouettes, poses, expressions, and color palettes to enhance your animation. Additionally, you’ll get insight into choosing what to animate and why, to set a clear direction for your project.
Now that we have our character design planned out, let’s jump into animating her! Did you know that you can start animating a rough sketch and finalize the artwork as you go?
A drawing doesn’t need to be finished to start animating it! In this lesson, we’ll work on animating some sketches and then progress to the tie-down stage.
You’ll discover which angles are best to start with and work with breakdowns and in-betweens to achieve fluid motion. Benjamin shows you how to maintain consistency in volume and design for a polished result.
In this lesson, have fun discovering how to color and render your animated character, for a professional look! Benjamin shares his process for refining sketches easily and pro techniques for coloring quickly to give beautifully clean results.
You’ll also learn about advanced features like alpha lock and blending modes for enhanced visual effects. Enjoy the thrill of seeing your animation come to life in stunning detail!
Let’s put the finishing touches on the adorable animation you’ve made! You’ll find out how to create lovely backgrounds, enchanting fireflies, and captivating noise animations to bring it all together!
Also, discover a magical tool to create quick effects like raindrops, snowflakes, buzzing insects and more. Plus, learn the art of crafting seamless loop cycles and discover valuable tips for sharing your work online. You’ll dazzle your audience with your lively creations!
Congratulations on creating your first complete animation! Benjamin gives advice on the next steps you can take on your animation journey.
It’s just the beginning! Happy animating!
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Benjamin Cerbai is a 2D animator, illustrator, and video creator living in France. He is the co-creator of the animation app ‘Callipeg’.
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