Animation Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Cavalry for Motion Graphics

Discover the fundamentals of 2D motion graphics and learn how to use the digital tools in Cavalry to create striking animations from scratch

• Domestika
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Character Animation: Design and Animate Your Original Character

Design and animate an original character using Adobe Animate. Learn sketching, rigging, frame-by-frame animation, tweening, walk cycles, and scene composition with backgrounds, music, and camera moves.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animate your design: use the blend tool to create abstract, moving shapes and posters

Learn to create dynamic, abstract posters using Illustrator's Blend tool and After Effects. Master shape manipulation, layered exports, and animation techniques for eye-catching designs.

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

Logo Animation Techniques

42 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to animate a logo in After Effects. Explore six different logo animation techniques for communicating the story of your brand.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Blender 3. 0: Masterclass in Product Animation

Learn industry-standard product animation workflows in Blender 3.0. Model, design, texture, light, and animate a water bottle commercial, including physics and liquid simulations. Suitable for beginners and intermediate users.

• Skillshare
• 4 hours 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Hand-Drawn Animation with Photoshop's Video Timeline

Learn to create beautiful hand-drawn animations using Photoshop's video timeline. Master frame setup, keyframes, coloring, and exporting techniques for various animation styles and projects.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

DIY Animation for Beginners

Learn to create engaging animations from scratch, covering character design, backgrounds, movement, and editing techniques for beginners using basic tools and software.

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

Applying the Foundations of Animation

38 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Ready to use your animation skills in a real-world project? Learn how to apply Dermot O’ Connor’s 21 foundations of animation to create a classical animated scene.

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

2D Animation: Animal Walk Cycles

35 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Discover how to animate four-legged animals as they walk, trot, and run. Learn 2D animation techniques for making these motions look realistic or cartoony.

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

Anyone Can Animate: Easy Animation for Social Media

Learn to create quirky, viral animations for social media with TikTok star Danny Casale. Develop relatable concepts, sketch eye-catching characters, and bring your ideas to life using simple tools and techniques.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Learning Mocha

35 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn powerful planar motion tracking and rotoscoping techniques with Boris FX Mocha.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animation Pipeline Production

33 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to adopt a production pipeline to enhance the efficiency of your 3D animation projects.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animating With Character - Sequences

Learn to create complex character animation sequences in After Effects, linking multiple actions seamlessly. Master techniques for polishing movements, transitions, and creating realistic character interactions.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

2D Animation Essentials in Anime Studio Pro

Learn 2D animation essentials in Anime Studio Pro, covering drawing tools, layers, scene animation, and camera work. Gain foundational skills to create your own animations through video tutorials and hands-on projects.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The Creative Spark: Between Two Worlds, The Hybrid Animation of Tiny Inventions

27 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

The founders of Tiny Inventions explain how their (tiny) two-person animation studio evolved and share the process behind their film Between Times.

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