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Create a 2D Animation with OpenToonz
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Create a 2D Animation with OpenToonz

Step-by-step guide to create cartoon animation
Created byAlina M
Last updated 11/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • Use the Drawings Tools in OpenToonz
  • Edit Vector drawings
  • Paint Vector drawings
  • Apply Shadows & Highlights
  • Create 2D Animation

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Course content

2 sections • 35 lectures • 3h 7m total length

  • Introduction1:58
  • Interface Overview3:43
  • Drawing Tools7:27
  • Adding Text0:47
  • Editing Tools6:08

    Master OpenToonz vector editing tools—selection, pump, eraser, cutter, control point editor, pinch, bender, magnet, iron, and tape—to shape strokes and prep vector art for painting.

  • Painting Vector Drawings6:44
  • Vector vs Raster Levels4:45
  • Using the Level Strip to animate4:35
  • Copy vs Clone Cells Command1:44
  • The Smart Fill Handle2:04

    Master the smart fill handle in OpenToonz. Drag down or up to repeat, delete, or expose level drawings and create progressive or random sequences.

  • Working with Columns2:50
  • Animating a Column8:40
  • Animating SO of Columns2:14
  • Linking Columns in the Stage Schematic4:20
  • Playback Markers2:20
  • Applying Shadows & Highlights4:52
  • Animating Effects Parameters2:42
  • Previewing, Rendering and Installing Ffmpeg6:17
  • Project Default Folders2:34

Requirements

  • Download OpenToonz which is FREE and then just bring the desire to learn!

Description

Do you want to learn how to animate in OpenToonz? If so, you are in the right place!

OpenToonz is a free and powerful program. It has been used by Studio Ghibli for creating its works for many years. This software can be used not only by professionals, but also, it’s good for those who take their first steps in animation.

This course is designed to teach you how to animate in OpenToonz from scratch. No prior knowledge is required.

This course has two main parts. The first part contains 19 lessons and it covers all the tools and features of the program that you need to know to create a simple 2D animation.

In the second part of the course, I will show you step-by-step how to create a cartoon.

If you have already some knowledge of the program then you can skip the first part of the course and jump directly into cartooning!

Note: The shortcut keys mentioned in the course are for a PC. If you use a Mac, the shortcut keys may be different.

Udemy has a 30-day money back guarantee on all courses. It means that if you are not satisfied with this course, Udemy will refund your money within 30 days of signing up.

Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who are interested in starting in Animation

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