Master the Art of 3D Cartoon Animation with Blender! This comprehensive class is designed for beginners and intermediate users to master the fundamentals of character animation for short-form storytelling. Through structured lessons and hands-on practice, you’ll learn the skills and techniques necessary to create engaging character animations. By the end of this class, you will have acquired a solid understanding of the skills and techniques necessary to create engaging character animations using Blender.
CLASS OUTLINE
This practical class comprises 5 hours of video lessons, organized into four structured sections:
- Section 1: Introduction to Blender Animations
In this foundational section, you will become acquainted with Blender’s animation capabilities, including:
– Animation editor windows and curve modifiers
– Rotation drivers and camera setup
– The fundamentals of the bouncing ball animation
- Section 2: Introduction to Character Animations
This section delves into the specifics of character animation, covering:
– Character rig layers and controls
– Object interaction and character walk cycles
- Section 3: Principles of Animation
You will explore the essential principles of animation, including:
– Squash and stretch
– Anticipation and exaggeration
– Pose-to-pose animation and more
- Section 4: Animation Workflow
In this final section, you will learn about the animation workflow, including:
– Animating with reference videos
– Lip animation and synchronization with audio.
