Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

LinkedIn Learning

Animating in Photoshop

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Learn how to create traditional hand-drawn animation in Adobe Photoshop.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • How to animate using Photoshop
  • What you need to know
1. Drawing the Character
  • Overview and setup
  • Gestures and roughs
  • Tiedown and cleanup
  • Layering and coloring
  • Inking
2. Animating an Object
  • Timeline and exposures
  • Thumbnails and timing charts
  • Moving and unifying layers
  • Drawing keys
  • Drawing breakdowns
  • Plotting arcs
  • Drawing inbetweens
  • Coloring the character
3. Animate a Character
  • Thumbnailing the action
  • Drawing character keys
  • Arcs and breakdowns
  • Drawing character inbetweens
  • Coloring the character
4. Exporting the Animation
  • Grouping and changing timing
  • Rendering the animation
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Dermot O' Connor

Reviews

4.8 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 732 ratings

Start your review of Animating in Photoshop

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.