GETTING STARTED IN 2D ANIMATION?
THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU.
By completing 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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ANIMATION WALK-THROUGHS
Build these animations for your portfolio as you are guided by highly effective walk-throughs. These hand-picked tutorial series are designed to introduce you to the animation principles gradually. Each exercise is broken into digestible videos to follow at your own pace.
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! No drawing experience needed.
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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.
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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 |
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 (and a 20% software discount)
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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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20% DISCOUNT - TVPAINT SOFTWARESave yourself ~$295 when buying TVPaint professional edition, or ~$118 with standard edition.
Members of the course benefit from a 20%* discount on TVPaint software If you have been planning to buy TVPaint professional, this course effectively "pays for itself". |
"Even as a complete beginner to both 2D animation and digital drawing, this 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."
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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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REPLACING ART SCHOOL
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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. Students who are already enrolled in university or college courses also like to use this course as a learning supplement.
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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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READY TO JOIN?
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30-Day Money-Back Guaranteed.
If the course doesn't live up to your expectations, you get a full refund. No hassles and no bad feelings. |
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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 gained over 22 million collective views, but until now, my lessons have been about advanced animation topics. I have never gone in-depth with the step-by-step basics of how I make these 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). I have made some of these sections freely available to preview, so if you are unsure about software, you can make more informed purchasing decisions before you buy. Included in the course is a tutorial series on learning Adobe Animate (previously Adobe Flash) as well as a tutorial series on learning TVPaint. Adobe Animate is an easy first software for beginners to try. TVPaint is my favorite 2D animation software to use, and I recommend it the most. TVPaint is well worth the investment for anyone who is serious about learning to animate. I guide you through the first two exercises in Adobe Flash/Animate. The walk cycle and turn and Aim animations are demonstrated in TVPaint, before long you will be able to follow along in any 2D animation software because they all operate in a similar way. In later parts of the course I show you how I use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Media Encoder as part of my professional animation pipeline. You can download the Adobe creative cloud here. They have a subscription model you can pay for monthly or annually. 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. 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 now closed until further notice, so if you were slow to get on board, you have missed your chance! Due to high demand, I can no longer hold private sessions. Does the course work on mobile / tablet devices? Yes, we have many students learning on modern smart phone and tablet devices. Can I log onto the course from multiple devices? Yes. The Getting Started course is hosted using teachable. If you sign in to their website from any device, you can access the course once you are enrolled. 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. What Happened to the monthly instalments option? We had to remove the option of paying in 4 monthly instalments because too many people were taking advantage of it as a loophole. I created the installments option to help people with limited cash flow, not as a flexible subscription. Not enough people honored the agreement, so we had to remove the option for everyone, unfortunately. When can I expect a holiday discount sale? I only offer sales when a course first launches. The price of courses typically rises over time as the value increases. Extra content is added and existing content is optimised. Students who enrol early are rewarded with the best prices. Students who arrive late might have to pay more. |
CONTACT
If you have any questions about the course, or if there is anything holding you back from taking the course,
feel free to reach out to me, and I will try my best to help you with an answer.
howarddw@hotmail.co.uk
feel free to reach out to me, and I will try my best to help you with an answer.
howarddw@hotmail.co.uk
Disclaimer: Animator Guild retains the right to terminate or refund any sale or membership at their discretion.
