2d Animation Courses and Certifications

Dani Krossing

How to Get Started Animating in After Effects - Animation for Beginners - After Effects Tutorial

Learn essential After Effects animation techniques, from basic tools to advanced plugins like DUIK Bassel and RubberHose 2, perfect for beginners looking to create stunning 2D motion graphics.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TipTut

The Wave Principle - Basics for Beginners Animation Theory

Explore the wave principle in animation, focusing on S & Z shapes for natural movement in 2D and 3D. Learn applications for hair, waves, capes, and clothes.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Creating an Animated Short with CrazyTalk Animator 3 - Workflow and Techniques

Learn to create award-winning 2D animated shorts using CrazyTalk Animator 3. Explore custom props, scenes, characters, and facial animations through a step-by-step recreation of a prize-winning business animation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

The Best Way to Animate Head Turns in 2D Animation

Learn techniques for smooth 2D head turn animations using Cartoon Animator 4. Covers 360 Head Creator, Facial Animation Setup, and professional workflows for consistent mass and shape in character animation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Advanced Animation Techniques with Cartoon Animator 4

Explore advanced 2D animation techniques in Cartoon Animator 4, including transition curves, stretch bones, object interaction, and facial animation refinement for creating dynamic and expressive character movements.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Facial and Puppet Animation with 360 Head Tools and Puppet Actors in Cartoon Animator 4

Learn to create and animate unique 2D characters using Cartoon Animator 4's 360 Head Tools and Puppet Actor toolkit. Master facial mocap and Leap Motion controller for expressive animations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Advanced Animation Techniques with Cartoon Animator 4

Learn advanced 2D animation techniques using Cartoon Animator 4. Master transition curves, stretch bones, object interaction, and facial animation to create dynamic, professional-quality character movements.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4 Tutorial - Hand Pose Key Editor for 2D Finger Animation

Learn to create detailed hand animations using Cartoon Animator 4's Hand Pose Editor. Master bone-enabled hands, save and export animations, and enhance your 2D character animations with realistic finger movements.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator from A-Z - Character Creation and Customization - Day 2

Learn character creation in Cartoon Animator 4, from free-bone actors to custom designs using Photoshop Pipeline. Master 360-degree heads, motion application, and animation templates for impressive results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator from A-Z - Setting the Scene - Day 1

Learn Cartoon Animator 4 basics: UI, scene setup, prop importing/editing, animation, and adding music/sound effects. Hands-on demo covers background creation, custom props, and simple animations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Creating and Animating 360 Heads with Facial Mocap in Cartoon Animator

Learn to create and animate 360-degree rotating heads in Cartoon Animator 4 using facial motion capture. Covers head creation, customization, mocap animation, and saving for reuse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Smart IK Animation Tutorial - End Effectors for Custom and FreeBone Actors in Cartoon Animator 4

Learn to create precise 2D character animations using Smart IK and End Effectors in Cartoon Animator 4. Master techniques for custom rigs, free bone actors, and realistic motion adaptation.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4: 360 Head Animation Tutorial - Face Key Editor Enhancements

Learn to create detailed 2D character animations using Cartoon Animator 4's Face Key Editor. Explore UI enhancements and frame-by-frame animation techniques for expressive facial movements and 360-degree head turns.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4: Smart IK Motion Retargeting Tutorial - Introduction

Learn Smart IK motion retargeting in Cartoon Animator 4 to create precise 2D character animations, adapt motion files, and eliminate foot sliding issues using the innovative Motion Bone tool.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4: Smart IK Animation Tutorial - Creating Dynamic 2D Motions

Learn to create dynamic 2D character animations using Cartoon Animator 4's Smart IK feature. Master techniques for exercise animations, scene interactions, and motion adaptation for various body shapes.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video