How to Animate

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In this compilation course we'll learn everything you need to know to start animating. Well cover everything from creating a script to recording audio, all the way through to animation tips and tricks. This isn't a video about 'how to animate' so to speak, although there are plenty of those on the channel, this is a video about the process behind making your animation from start to finish. Let's get right to it.

Syllabus

Part One: Script & Storyboard
Part Two: Character Design & Turnarounds
Part Three: Animatics
Part Four: Backgrounds
Part Five: Titlecards
Part Six: Animation Tips
Part Seven: Exhibition

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TipTut

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 33 Class Central reviews

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TipTut’s How to Animate tutorial is a clear, engaging, and practical introduction to animation fundamentals. The video balances theory with hands‑on demonstration, making it accessible for beginners while still offering useful insights for more experienced creators.
Keerthi

Option 1: Balanced & Helpful (Best for a 4-star rating) "This course provides a solid foundation for beginners. The instructor, TipTut, explains the principles of animation in a way that is very easy to follow. I particularly enjoyed the practical e…

Option 1: Balanced & Helpful (Best for a 4-star rating)
"This course provides a solid foundation for beginners. The instructor, TipTut, explains the principles of animation in a way that is very easy to follow. I particularly enjoyed the practical exercises, though I wish there were a few more advanced projects toward the end. Overall, it's a great starting point for anyone new to the field."

Option 2: Short & Direct (Just over the limit)
"I found this animation course to be very clear and well-paced. The lessons are digestible and the visual examples make complex concepts much easier to understand. It is definitely worth the time if you are looking to learn the basics of movement and timing in a short period."

Option 3: Focus on Teaching Style
"The teaching style in this course is excellent. TipTut has a knack for breaking down technical software steps without making them feel overwhelming. I feel much more confident in my animation workflow now. Highly recommended for hobbyists or those looking to build a professional portfolio foundation."

Pro-tip for your review: Mentioning which specific software you used (like After Effects or Blender) or which specific lesson helped you the most makes your review even more valuable to the community!
Eman Bh

This free online course was very useful and informative. The lessons were well structured and easy to understand, even for beginners. Each topic was explained clearly with examples, which made learning interesting and engaging. The course helped me understand the basics of media and editing and also improved my confidence in using digital tools. The videos and activities were simple but effective, and the pace of the course was suitable for students. I liked that I could learn at my own time and revise the lessons whenever needed. Overall, this course was a great learning experience, and receiving a free certificate at the end motivated me to complete it successfully.
Reham Rushdy

Pretty good informative for beginners good illustration time friendly I didn’t get bored watching beneficial it maybe lacks a little bit of what sites or tools you can use and how to use them other than this it is helpful
Rathod Priti

Nice experience . I can understand this course. I can try new things this course gives new ideas etc.
Anonymous

I really learned a lot from this course before now I literally know nothing about how to animate but now I know a lot and would be trying it out soon.
Thanks.
Lirizângela Araújo Almeida

Curso extremamente enriquecedor, com contéudos bem estruturados e aplicáveis na prática. a troca de experiência e a didática clara tornam o aprendizado inspirador e motivador do início ao fim.
Adnan Dani Pagieh

I thank you to Tiptut animation course. I feel I came back again as a kid for a while. I hope those lessons can be applicated in my daily activities and works. Probably I will download animation apps for new start.
Jajbir Singh

Its very good way of knowledge thnks,
This site is very important for me. Through it, I have been wanting to learn about animation for a long time, which has been fulfilled today. Thank you. The way the teacher teaches is also very good. I got satisfaction from seeing all this. Through this, I will further increase my knowledge. So thank you.
Ranjeeta Krishna Padwalkar

It was really helpful course. I've developed numerous things just by this course thank you very much.
Yashasvi

I just started learning animation and i wanted to make projects but didn't know much about it. Thus course has taught me very valuable lessons and tips that I will be using. Thankyou very much
Teageum

this video is so useful for me. It shows detaily about animation that I can learn it step-by-step. Now I can see something about how to practice character, color, moving and content in video
Shreya N

Hopefuly it was helpfull for me
i learnt many basics abt the animation
and mainly it was use for my project
Denise Lilian

Short and Simple! It's easy to follow along, not boring to watch. Definitely learned a lot of things from this short course that I'll impliment in my own short animations.
Bhavasar Nilesh Sudhakar Bhai

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Very helpful, the course went through many of the basics needed for beginners to get into animation. The teacher was extremely thorough and comprehensive throughout. Would recommend to anybody looking to get into animation whether that be 2D or 3D
Christian George

It was an amazing lesson on the animation process that really opened my eyes to the intricacies involved. I learned how crucial it is to start with a solid story, as it sets the foundation for everything that follows. The storyboarding phase was par…

It was an amazing lesson on the animation process that really opened my eyes to the intricacies involved. I learned how crucial it is to start with a solid story, as it sets the foundation for everything that follows. The storyboarding phase was particularly enlightening; it helped me visualize the flow of my narrative and think about timing. Creating an animatic added another layer of depth, showing me how important pacing is for the overall feel of the animation.

Working on character and background design was both challenging and rewarding, as it allowed me to bring my ideas to life. The actual animation process taught me about the significance of keyframes and how in-betweens create smooth movement. Finally, the post-production stage tied everything together, emphasizing the importance of editing and sound design. Overall, this lesson was incredibly valuable, giving me a newfound appreciation for the artistry and skill required in animation!
Khushi Toppo

It's very helpful for everyone and those who want to learn basic animation and this video for me to much incredible
Anonymous

While it is good for introducing a person to the absolute basics of the process, it doesn't provide much in-depth information about each step. Many times throughout the videos, the instructor will reference other videos that were not part of the course. I did learn a bit at each step, the last few videos taught me the most, but I don't think this is a course for people just starting out with animation.
Olga L. Delgado

ME GUSTARIA QUE SE PUEDA LEER LA TRADUCCIÒN , YA QUE NO TODOS SABEMOS INGLES,EL CURSO EN S ES MUY NTERESANTE Y EXPLCTO FACL DE AMPRENDER .
COMO ANIMAR

1.Primer paso el nombre la idea de lo que se quiere hacer
2do paso que personajes voya inclur
3. hacer un bosquejo
4. hacer un story board
5. dibujar los personajes en 3d
6. dar movimento a los personajes de acuerdo al guiòn