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Easy, Eye-Catching Animations in Procreate

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Overview

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Get ready to add some movement and magic to your art and create animations that sparkle, spin, and dance!

Join me in this exciting class where you'll discover the power of iPad animation and learn to create captivating visual stories that will breathe new life into your artwork, brand, and message. With my step-by-step guidance you'll be able to craft 15 whimsical and engaging animations in Procreate that will showcase your creativity and spark your imagination. Plus, you'll gain valuable animation skills and techniques that will empower you to unleash your full artistic potential. Get ready to press play and witness the magic unfold before your eyes!

But don't worry, you don't need to be an artist to make scroll-stopping animations. Even if you draw like a kindergartener, you can make dazzling animations in Procreate that are as fun to make as they are to watch.  

There are so many ways that you can use animations to bring life to your brand or business. Make moving graphics for your website, animate your logo, create branded Instagram stickers, make eye-catching email GIFs, jazz up your headshot with animated overlays, and so much more!

Stand out on social media with eye-catching animations that capture attention and spark engagement. Not only will you learn how to create animations, but I'll also show you how to seamlessly incorporate them into your social media content, so you can share your new skills and creativity with your followers.

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist looking to add some pizzazz to your work, this class is perfect for you. The drawings I animate in each lesson are simple things that take a second or two to draw. I'll show you that anyone can create amazing animations and that animation isn't just reserved for seasoned artists.

In this class we'll cover:

  • Working with Procreate's animation tools
  • Animation file formats and when to use each
  • Resolution and scaling down your GIFs
  • Essential animation concepts such as frames per second, onion skins, hold frame, and more
  • Exploring different looping modes
  • Controlling the speed of animation
  • Utilizing layer groups in animation
  • Animating without having to redraw anything!
  • Creating a file specifically designed for vertical video
  • Adding your animation to your Stories and Reels using overlays
  • Creating a variety of movements, such as twinkling, blinking, shaking, spinning, wiggling, bursting, blooming

...and so much more

I'm Lisa Bardot, and I love helping people find their creativity through drawing on the iPad! I teach millions of people all over the world how to have fun making art in Procreate. As someone who's been using this app for almost a decade, I can tell you that animation is truly magical. There's nothing quite like watching your artwork come to life and dance around on your screen! That's why I'm thrilled to share my animation knowledge with you, so you can experience the same joy and excitement.

So grab your iPad and Apple Pencil and let's start making Easy, Eye-Catching Animations in Procreate!

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Class Project
  • Tools & Materials
  • Lisa's Animation Examples
  • Ways to Use your Animations
  • Animation File Formats
  • No. 1: Wiggle Text
  • No. 2: Animated Headshot
  • No. 3: Bubble Burst
  • No. 4: The Written Word
  • No. 5: Simple Shake
  • No. 6: Waving Lines
  • No. 7: Marquee Lights
  • No. 8: Color Change Retro Stars
  • No. 9: Rainbow Reveal
  • No. 10: Animate & Meditate
  • No. 11: Spinning Shape
  • No. 12: Winking Blinking
  • No. 13: Blooming Flower
  • No. 14: Sparkle Stars
  • No. 15: Multiple Movements - Sun & Clouds
  • Publishing to Instagram GIF Search
  • On Your Own
  • Conclusion

Taught by

Lisa Bardot

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