Animation 101: Learning The Basics in ToonBoom Harmony
What you'll learn
- 2D Animation and how to navigate Toonboom Harmony (animation software)
Requirements
- ToonBoom Harmony free trial, or any animation program such as Flash, Animate, or Krita. Also it is recommended to have a drawing tablet!
Description
In this Udemy class, students will learn the fundamentals of animation, what goes into the process of animating and how to make things come to life! With the 12 basic animation principles, including squash and stretch, timing and spacing, which will aid you in the class project “The Bouncing Ball” and few other simple yet crucial exercises. In addition you will get a simple run down on the animation program Toonboom Harmony. We will be focusing on 2D traditional animation, so it is advised that you have a pen and tablet for this class. This class is solely geared towards beginners, and no prior knowledge is required
Who this course is for:
- Anyone that is willing to learn how to animate! (Highly recommended for beginners!)
Instructor
Diane is an freelance animator based out of Vancouver B.C, she was always inspired by cartoons growing up and decided to pursue animation as a career, so she went to Sheridan College for their Bachelor of Animation program. During the program she interned at a studio named Titmouse Inc. located in Los Angeles, California and after graduating she got hired by Titmouse's Vancouver studio in 2017. Since then she has worked on shows for FOX, Amazon, Netflix and Disney Channel and is now freelancing for commercial studios such as Linetest and BUCK.
Besides being an animator, Diane has a huge passion for skateboarding which has been a huge influence on her since she was a 9 years old!