Designing Cartoon Characters in Adobe Animate
What you'll learn
- How to design a character in Adobe Animate using proper layer hierarchy
Requirements
- Familiarity with Adobe Animate is recommended but not required
Description
Learn how to use Animate's vector based tools to design, fill and polish your own character while applying proper layer hierarchy. This character design can then be taken further for rigging and animation, if you desire. The following topics we will cover include:
Using the various vector tools in Animate
Working with beziers, points and bendable lines
Inking a full character from an existing sketch
Filling in objects using the Paint Bucket's various features
Shading and Highlighting with the Brush
Masking eyes and mouth
Proper layer organization for easier rigging
Other tips and tricks for designing cartoon characters
Who this course is for:
- Beginner designers and animators looking to design cartoon characters that can be turned around for rigging and animating in Adobe Animate
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Course content
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- 01:25Explanation of Exercise Files
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- 04:52Setting Up Your Document
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Instructor
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I have spent several years learning different kinds of software while freelancing personal and commercial projects. Along the way I have collected a bunch of useful knowledge that can be translated into engaging video tutorials. So while I continue to create zany animated adventures, I want to share with you what I have learned.
I have worked for several companies over the years creating eLearning content. Some of these include: Smith Micro, Virtual Training Company, Packt Publishing, Train Simple and Pluralsight.
My animation is freelance based and isn't as well known as my eLearning content. I have a few animation projects I currently have my hands in. In addition, I work for others who need animation assistance.