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Anime Character Animation in After Effects - Part 2

JAMES CUNLIFFE via YouTube

Overview

Dive into the second part of a comprehensive tutorial on anime character design and animation using Stable Diffusion, Photoshop, and After Effects. Learn advanced techniques for creating depth maps, rigging characters, and animating various elements such as eyes, hair, and body movements. Master the use of puppet pins, masking, and offsetting to bring your anime character to life. Explore how to add dynamic effects like electricity sword animations and volumetric lighting. Discover the process of incorporating additional elements and applying color grading to enhance the final result. Perfect for aspiring animators and digital artists looking to expand their skills in creating captivating anime-style animations.

Syllabus

Intro -
Making A Depth Map -
Setting Up After Effects -
Moving Anchor Points -
Rigging The Character -
First Animations -
Puppet Pin -
Animating Eyes -
Rotating Puppet Pins -
Puppet Pin Hair -
Masking & Offsetting The Hair -
Puppet Pin Body -
Electricity Sword Animation -
Volumetric Lighting -
Additional Envato Elements -
Color Grade -

Taught by

JAMES CUNLIFFE

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