Creating Animation Characters

In this course, artist & animator Siobhan Twomey shows how to design characters specifically for animation. Follow along and learn the techniques and tools you need to know to get your designs ready to be animated!

App Features:
• 47 minutes of video training
• Super clear explanations
• Offline Playback (no internet connection needed)
• Easy to navigate

Course Outline:
1. Introduction: What’s Covered in this Course (01:31)
2. Materials & Software to Use (01:46)
3. Character Design in the Production Process (02:29)
4. Start with a Rough Sketch (02:29)
5. How to Draw Dynamic Poses (02:26)
6. The Importance of Posing (01:56)
7. Understanding Design (02:26)
8. Design Through Basic Shapes (02:12)
9. Pushing the Design (02:36)
10. Drawing the Final Rough (02:48)
11. Importing into Flash from Photoshop (02:50)
12. Using Drawing Tools in Flash (03:16)
13. Drawing the Line (04:26)
14. Applying Color Fills (04:10)
15. Completing the Color (02:11)
16. Adjusting Colors & Gradients (02:58)
17. Creating Symbols (02:23)
18. Conclusion: Where to Next? (02:03)