GETTING STARTED IN 2D ANIMATION?
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU.
Once you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- Have full command over your animation software
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- Apply the 12 principles of animation with confidence
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CONTAINED IN THIS COURSE:
I cover everything from equipment and how to use it, all the way through my full animation workflow, in step-by-step exercises you can apply in your own animation projects. These are the same techniques and principles I have used to win awards at international film festivals. The curriculum currently consists of over 110+ training videos (19+ hours) and offers personalized mentorship and feedback in our private Academy group.
DOWNLOADS
A variety of downloads, templates, documents and source files - including sound effects, keyboard shortcuts and custom brushes.
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VIDEO LESSONS
Over 130 video lessons inside, across 15 chapters. That's over 20 hours of video for you to stream or download onto any device.
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PROCESS BREAKDOWN
My complete animation production process taught to you step by step - a process which I use professionally to earn a living.
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EQUIPMENT
A full breakdown of the recommended equipment to make great animation - from an experienced professional.
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FLASH / ANIMATE
A step-by-step course to teach you Adobe Flash / Animate.
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TVPAINT
A step by step course to teach you TVPaint. I also provide resources to learn in any major 2D software, so take your pick!
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DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
Drawing lessons to help you develop your drawings from stick figure to fully rendered bodies.
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ANIMATION LESSONS
I guide you through FOUR of the most crucial animation exercises that every animator should learn.
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STORY CREATION
Learn the story writing and storyboarding principles I used to win international awards.
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"Even as a complete beginner to both 2D animation and digital drawing, "Getting Started in 2D Animation" immediately gave me the direction and momentum I need. The fundamentals were broken down and explained, and I had multiple exercises to work towards. I not only had a better appreciation for the beautiful craft, but had animations of my own to show for it." - Ryan Wheatley |
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ANIMATION WALK-THROUGHS
These hand-picked tutorial series are designed to introduce you to the animation principles gradually. Each exercise is broken into 10-15 videos which you can follow along with at your own pace. It will be like I am right there next to you. By the end of the course, you will have several new pieces of animation to add to your first portfolio.
1) PARTICLE SWARM
The best exercise for first-time animators. It teaches very important animation principles. You can build your own swarm animation within the first hour of picking up the pen!
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2) BOUNCING BALL
One of the most important animation exercises. I break down this well-known animation exercise to show you the principles and processes behind it - plus I let you in on some of my own special techniques!
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3) CHARACTER WALK CYCLE
Walk cycles are notoriously difficult to get right in animation - I show you how to apply the Disney principles in a sequence of easy steps (Pun intended).
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4) TURN AND AIM
We take an action shot all the way through from concept to final render, revealing extremely useful principles and techniques along the way.
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SOURCE FILES PROVIDED |
ASSIGNMENTS TO LAST OVER A YEAR
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Included in the course is the Animator's Workbook - a PDF download full of hand-picked animation assignments, designed to teach you important animation techniques which look great in your portfolio. You won't be able to find this workbook anywhere else - it is exclusive to this course. Here's a sneak peak inside ↓
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WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS COURSE?
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I spent four years and many thousands of dollars in formal education to earn my degree in Animation. This course is designed to give you that high-quality training at a fraction of the cost. Teaching everything you NEED to know, without the fluff. Giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace, from any location.
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PERSONALISED FEEDBACK IN OUR ACADEMY
The fastest way to improve your animation skills is to get direct feedback from your mentor and peers. That's what the Animator guild Academy is all about. Members who enroll as Academy members have their questions answered by an award-winning professional. They can also send in their assignments for custom tailored feedback.
RAGNITE early in the course
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RAGNITE later in the course
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RAGNITE after Academy session
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Ragnite is one of our most productive students - because he has worked these lessons into his regular schedule, his animation ability has come on in leaps and bounds since starting the course.
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During our weekly group mentorship sessions in the Academy, I have been drawing over his animations to help him understand where he can improve.
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"This course is like an iceberg. On the surface you get a beginner friendly start into making animation, complete with 4 projects. These alone can really wow your friends and start a portfolio. In addition, there's a huge workbook to practice specific skills that result in fun animations. But underneath you'll find so much more. How to study films to create your own compelling stories. Understanding the production pipeline. Motivation & inspiration.
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"This $197 course is better than the $4000 uni course I took.
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MEET YOUR MENTOR
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My name is Howard Wimshurst.
I'm an award-winning animator from London I have worked professionally for a variety of clients ranging from the BBC to Sam Kolder.
As a teacher I have produced over 170 video lessons which have amassed a following of over a quarter million subscribers, but until now, my lessons have been about advanced animation topics. I have never gone in-depth with the basics of how I actually make my animations. So I'm excited to finally teach you what took me 8 years to develop on my own. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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What software / equipment will I need for the course?
Chapter 2 of the course gives an in-depth breakdown of hardware and software (including a variety of free software and affordable graphics tablet recommendations). So if you currently aren't sure about software, you can jump into the course and make more informed purchasing decisions after taking the chapter. Included in the course is a tutorial series on learning Adobe Flash /Animate as well as a tutorial series on learning TVPaint. As a first software, I recommend getting a free trial of adobe animate. It is a very intuitive program which is easy for beginners to pick up. I guide you through the first two exercises in Adobe Flash/Animate. The walk cycle and turn and Aim animations are demonstrated in TVPaint, but by that point you will be able to follow along in any 2D animation software. In the later parts of the course I also show you how I use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder as part of my professional animation post-production pipeline. You can download these industry-standard programs as a 30 day free trial for the course if you don't have them already. By the end of the course you will have been introduced to this variety of industry leading software. Will this course go away at any time? No, I am planning to keep it here for the foreseeable future. Take it when you feel you are ready. |
How does the Academy Group work?
The Academy is hosted on a powerful free app called Discord. Upon enrolling you will be sent a private link to the group. Academy students post work in the Feedback channel for weekly custom tailored feedback to help improve your animation in leaps and bounds! It is up to you how much you choose to participate in the academy, but I have found that being surrounded by other like-minded students with some healthy competition is extremely motivating. How do I know if your teaching style is right for me? I have made a lot of training videos on YouTube, so if you are new to my work, you can get a feel for my teaching style by watching the videos there. In the course, I have slowed things down and gone in more depth for each concept so that no one is left behind. Some of the videos from within the course will also be made available as free samples. Is there a way to pay for the course in installments? Currently this is not an option we offer. I think it is a much better learning experience to save up, pay the one-time entrance cost and be able to learn freely without ever having to worry about how to pay the next month. But if there is enough demand for an installments method, I might introduce it. What if the pace is too fast? I have designed this course so that you can go through the lessons at your own pace. You dictate how fast you learn. You can even speed up or slow down the speed at which I talk. I also understand that "life happens". If you need to take a break from the course at any time, you can return exactly from where you left off. |
CONTACT
If you have any questions about the course, or if there is anything which might be holding you back from taking the course,
feel free to reach out to me, and I will do my best to help you with an answer.
howarddw@hotmail.co.uk
feel free to reach out to me, and I will do my best to help you with an answer.
howarddw@hotmail.co.uk
Disclaimer:
Animator Guild retains the right to remove anyone from the Academy who they deem has violated the established rules of the Academy.
Animator Guild retains the right to terminate or refund any sale or membership.
Animator Guild retains the right to remove anyone from the Academy who they deem has violated the established rules of the Academy.
Animator Guild retains the right to terminate or refund any sale or membership.
