https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/principles-of-animation-mastering-character-animation-in-blender/1828596273

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.