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Principles of 2D Animation: Intermediate Character Movement Techniques

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Overview

Are you an animator who feels like your skills are stagnant? Well buddy, this class is for you.  

Learn the principles of 2D animation to achieve full freedom of movement in your characters. In this intermediate class, you’ll learn: 

  1. Blink anticipation
  2. Squash w/ smear
  3. Stretch w/ smear
  4. Spin smears
  5. Holding frames
  6. Left, up right, down right 

Once you understand these elements and basic principles, you can apply these techniques to any character movement. They are the building blocks for everything. 

This works with ANY animation software.  Paper and Pencil, MS Paint, use whatever you want.

Syllabus

  • Intro - What even IS this class?
  • The true power of Squash and Stretch
  • You'll never draw smears the same way again
  • Memorize this pattern and you'll look like a pro
  • The simple secret for more organic animation
  • Outro

Taught by

Alex Meyers

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