2d Animation Courses and Certifications

Limber Character Rigging to Secondary Animation in After Effects

Efficient character rigging and animation techniques in After Effects using Limber, focusing on custom artwork, secondary animation, and realistic movement for compelling storytelling.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animating in 2D: Loosening Up

12 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Build more natural, flexible character animation with these 2D animation tips.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Clip Studio Paint - From Beginner to Advanced

Comprehensive guide to Clip Studio Paint, covering tools, techniques, and features for creating comics and illustrations. Learn from basics to advanced topics with practical examples.

• Skillshare
• 6 hours 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Expressive Character Lip Sync: Animating Emotion and Body Language

Learn expressive character lip sync for 2D animation, focusing on emotion, body language, and acting principles. Gain skills to breathe life into your characters and enhance storytelling through synchronized dialogue.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Adobe Animate Essentials: 2D Animation Fundamentals

Learn essential 2D animation techniques in Adobe Animate, from basic principles to creating lifelike characters and exporting your projects, guided by professional animator Toniko Pantoja.

• Skillshare
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Creating a Poseable 2D Character in Illustrator

10 ratings at Pluralsight

In this Illustrator tutorial, we'll be creating our own poseable 2D character. Software required: Illustrator CC 2014.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Principles of 2D Animation: Intermediate Character Movement Techniques

Unlock advanced 2D character animation techniques, including blink anticipation, smears, and holding frames. Master organic movement patterns for more dynamic and professional animations.

• Skillshare
• 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Sharon Ross: Character Designer for 2D Animation

7 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Get insights from a real character designer. In this interview, Sharon Ross explains how she went from art student to illustrator to character designer for Family Guy.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Moho 13 - Creating a 2D Animation Scene

Aprende a crear una escena de animación 2D en Moho 13, desde el diseño de personajes y rigging hasta la creación de fondos en 3D y la animación final, utilizando herramientas avanzadas y técnicas profesionales.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Master Pixel Art in Aseprite : Pixel Art for Video Games

Learn pixel art techniques for video games using Aseprite. Create stunning sprites, tiles, and animations. Master shading, color theory, and material imitation. Import your creations into Unity for game development.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

2D Animation: Bring Your Art To Life In After Effects

Learn to animate 2D characters in After Effects, from rigging to exporting. Master eye movement, lip-sync, facial expressions, hair, limbs, and clothing animation. Create short animations and export to Premiere Pro for final touches.

• Skillshare
• 4-5 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animation for Social Media : Create a Short 2D Animated Reel

Learn to create engaging 2D animated reels for social media using professional techniques. Master animation principles, character design, storyboarding, and production in Adobe software to craft captivating vertical shorts.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Master 2D Animation

2D animators create the illusion of motion and change via analog and digital media. Beginning with the foundations of animation, learn everything you need to know to get started in 2D animation.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Become a 2D Digital Animator

Use your creativity and technical skills to bring characters and stories to life as a 2D digital animator. Learn how to go from concept to finished animation, using industry-standard tools and the latest techniques from prominent animators in the busines…

• LinkedIn Learning
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Jesse J. Jones

How to Animate in Clip Studio Paint - Tutorial for Beginners

Learn animation basics in Clip Studio Paint: setup, drawing frames, onion skinning, tweening, camera work, lip-syncing, and coloring. Perfect for beginners looking to create their first animated sequences.

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