Intro to Adobe Animate 2021 - Beginners Complete Tutorial

Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey through Adobe Animate 2021 with this extensive tutorial. Learn everything from basic interface navigation to advanced animation techniques in this nearly 3-hour course. Begin with planning and storyboarding, then progress through frame-by-frame animation, tweening, symbol usage, and color theory. Master shape morphing, character rigging, and audio integration. Explore camera movements and parallax effects to add depth to your scenes. Conclude with exporting options for various platforms. Perfect for beginners, this step-by-step guide covers all essential aspects of creating captivating animations in Adobe Animate 2021.

Syllabus

Intro
Series Overview
Planning & Generating Ideas
PureRef
Collecting Inspirations
Making a Storyboard
Members Shoutout
Intro
Series Overview
The Absolute Basics
The Example Project
Creating an Animation Ready Document
Interface, The Stage
Interface, The Toolbar
Interface, The Properties Panel
Interface, The Library
Interface, the Timeline
Frames and Keyframes
Your First Animation, The Bouncing Ball
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
Frame by Frame Theory
Animating the Character's Body Bouncing Ball with Theory Details
Animating the Character's Head
Animating the Character's Limbs Secondary Animation
Animating the Character's Face
Clean Up and Final Linework
Overview and Recap
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
Symbols & Tweening Theory
Getting Started with Symbols
Graphics VS Movie Clips
A Quick Words Regarding Buttons
Getting Started with Tweening
Orient to Path Classic Tween
Applying the Theory to Your Animation
Symbol Tweens for Fake Parallaxing
Using Frame Picker Combined with Tweens
Technique Overview
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
Picking a Colour Palette
Colour Theory
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Working with Colour in Adobe Animate
Hue Shifting for Tints and Shades
Working with Swatches
Adding Gradient Swatches
Adding Colours to your Animation
Using the Gradient Transform Tool
Effects That Work with Graphics
Effects That Work with Movie Clips
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
What is Shape Morphing?
Simple Shape Morphing with Tweens
Using Shape Hints to fix Errors
Shape Morphing Frame by Frame
Finishing Touches
Members Shoutout
Intro
Episode Overview
Rigging with the Bone Tool Separate Video
Rigging with Layer Parenting Separate Video
What is Rigging?
Rigging a Basic Shape
Setting Up Your Symbol
Layer Parenting
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
What I Recommend
Adding Sound to your Scene
Sound Properties
Publish Settings to Maintain Audio Quality
What About Lip Syncing?
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
Full Camera Masterclass Video
What is Parallaxing?
Adding a Camera to Your Scene
Locking/Unlocking Layers to the Camera
Adding Layer Depth to Your Layers
The Results of Adding Layer Depth
Animating the Camera
Member Shoutouts
Intro
Episode Overview
Options Overview
Sharing & Quick Export Options Exporting for Social Media
Publish Settings
Exporting Options That Give YOU Control
CONGRATULATIONS!
Member Shoutouts