How to Learn Animation: A Beginner’s Guide to Motion and Design

How to Learn Animation — Discover the essentials of animation with practical exercises and tools to ignite your creativity in motion and design.

  • Animation
  • Creative Skills
  • For Beginners
Skills you'll gain:
squash and stretch
timing and spacing
anticipation
follow through
arcs
exaggeration
bouncing ball
animation exercise
walk cycle
character animation
Introduction

This course is designed for absolute beginners with a passion for animation. In just a few hours, you will be introduced to the 12 principles of animation, learn how to apply them through practical exercises like the bouncing ball and walk cycle, and get familiar with the best software and resources to continue your learning. No prior experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and create.

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