Learn 2D Animation in Blender With Grease Pencil - Drawing Tutorial

Discover the power of 2D animation in Blender using Grease Pencil in this comprehensive 35-minute tutorial. Learn to create a simple bouncing ball animation from scratch, covering essential techniques such as drawing tools, coloring, keyframing, and squash and stretch principles. Master Blender's drawing modes, create Grease Pencil objects, and animate characters step-by-step. Perfect for beginners looking to explore 2D animation capabilities within Blender's versatile environment.

Syllabus

- Intro
- What you need
- Getting started in Blender Draw Mode
- Blender modes
- Create a Grease Pencil object
- Use the drawing tools
- Draw the ball
- Colour the ball
- Draw the floor
- Colour the floor
- Draw the movement guide
- Animate using keyframes
- Squash and stretch the ball
- Change the colours
- Outro