What you'll learn:
- How to design a character in Adobe Animate using proper layer hierarchy
Learn how to use Animate's vector based tools to design, fill and polish your own character while applying proper layer hierarchy. This character design can then be taken further for rigging and animation, if you desire. The following topics we will cover include:
Using the various vector tools in Animate
Working with beziers, points and bendable lines
Inking a full character from an existing sketch
Filling in objects using the Paint Bucket's various features
Shading and Highlighting with the Brush
Masking eyes and mouth
Proper layer organization for easier rigging
Other tips and tricks for designing cartoon characters