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How to Create Stylised 2D VFX for Character Animation

Pierrick Picaut via YouTube

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Watch this 2-hour tutorial on creating stylized 2D VFX for character animation using Blender's Grease Pencil. Learn the complete process of adding visual effects to Kibali's intro animation, including wind dust, foot whirls, staff waves, strike effects, shockwaves, and more. Follow along as Pierrick Picaut demonstrates each effect step-by-step, from initial creation to cleaning and final improvements. This video serves as the final part of a timelapse series, providing detailed insights into enhancing character animations with professional-looking 2D visual effects. Perfect for Blender artists looking to elevate their animation work with stylish VFX elements.

Syllabus

00:00 intro
01:30 Wind dust
11:15 Foot whirl
14:32 Staff wave
21:40 Feet details
24:30 Staff puff
35:14 Strike
43:54 Leg slam
56:00 Cleaning
01:20:00 Staff shockwave
01:37:00 Circular wave
01:40:00 Foot whirl improved
01:53:00 Final puff

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Pierrick Picaut

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