Animation Track
The Advanced 2D Traditional Animation: Frame-by-Frame Mastery course is designed for aspiring animators who have a strong foundation in animation principles and are ready to take their skills to a professional level. This intensive program delves into the complexities of character performance, advanced motion techniques, and cinematic storytelling.
Students will refine their understanding of the 12 principles of animation, explore nuanced character acting, and tackle challenging sequences involving multiple elements like props, costumes, and environmental effects. Emphasis will be placed on creating animations that not only exhibit technical mastery but also emotional depth and compelling storytelling.
Through a mix of hands-on projects, case studies, and peer reviews, participants will gain confidence in their artistic voice and technical proficiency. The final weeks focus on portfolio development, ensuring that students leave the course with polished, professional-grade animations ready for industry presentation.
Whether aiming for a career in feature films, video games, or independent projects, this course equips students with the tools and techniques to excel in any animation pipeline.
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Workshop Content
Lecture 1: Balance
Balance is the only way to illustrate weight in characters.
Lecture 2: Weight shifting
Lecture 3: Basic walk
Learning the main poses for walk
Lecture 4: Video reference/ line of action
Capture the important keys in video reference.
Lecture 5: Advanced walk
Create a multiple of choices for walking
Lecture 6: Character jumping
Lecture 7: Push)
Use the weight of the character to push or pull heavy things.
Lecture 8: Lift and carry
Creating a new balance depends on the weights.
Lecture 9+10: (Final Project)
Add a new magical shot for your portfolio
Course Requirements
- Advanced drawing skills
- Laptop and graphic tablet
Level
Intermediate
Learning Outcome
It is a project-based learning experience. In 30 hours you will level up your portfolio with new advanced tasks in 2d frame by frame animation
Apps
- Certificate of completion after submitting your project
Instructor
Amgad Abdelmohsen
Amgad Abdel Mohsen is a graduate of the Higher Institute of Cinema (Animation Department). He is an animation director at Follk Studio and an animator with over 20 years of notable experience in both animation and teaching. He is also the founder of the Animay Challenge, which encourages animators every year in May to practice and create animated scenes, with the goal of developing and promoting the animation industry in Egypt.
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