What you'll learn

Basics of animation

How to design for animation

How to animate a morphing loop

How to export and use a morphing loop

Requirements

Ideally an animation software, but also pen and paper would work. No animation skills required, but drawing basic skills are definitely a plus.

Description

A 50 minutes class by animation director Giulia Martinelli, to make an animated morphing that loops.If you always wanted to learn how to animate quick morphing loops, and smoothly transition from one image to another one, this class is for you!In this class you will learn:Some basics of 2D hand-drawn animationHow to develop and design your initial and final image of the morphing (A & B)What to consider when choosing a color palette for your morphing animationHow to plan the transition from your image A to your image BHow to make the animation loop, and move smoothlyFinal touches and exportingHow to use your animation and push it furtherAbout the tools:You can follow the class if you have access to an animation software, but also pen and paper could be enough, for a very traditional approach.For the animation section, I will be using Animate CC, but the software is just a tool and not the focus of our class.You can use Procreate, Photoshop, ToonBoom, TVPaint...or some sheets of paper and a light table, to follow the class and understand the basics of morphing.Is this class for me?Yes. I designed this class so that can be approachable at any level.Whether you just started to understand how animation works, or you are already in the field, you will be able to follow along and complete your project.I offer different levels of difficulty when approaching the project and making choices so that you can challenge yourself just enough to learn a new skill.Useful resources I am sharing with you:Warm-up worksheetsMinimal color palettes to make your exercise easierSlides and Recap of what we have learnedTime-Lapse videos of my process

Who this course is for

Beginners and Intermediate students, with interest in drawing and animation