Character Animation Courses and Certifications

Reallusion

Character Creator to Unreal - Facial Animation in iClone - Part 3

Learn facial animation techniques in iClone, including lip-syncing, expression layering, and puppet tools. Combine with body animation and export using MotionPlus for seamless integration into Unreal Engine projects.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Converting an Existing Character into a New One

Learn to efficiently create new characters by morphing existing 3D models, saving time and gaining additional advantages in the character creation process.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Howard Pinsky

Adobe Fuse and Photoshop Integration - 3D Character Creation and Animation

Explore Adobe Fuse and Photoshop CC integration: customize 3D characters, texture, pose, animate, and composite. Learn to create and manipulate 3D models for graphic design projects.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

FlyCat

Chun-Li - Blender Character Modeling and Animation

Master 3D character creation by modeling and animating Chun-Li using Blender 4.4 with Cycles and EEVEE rendering engines in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

W3 Productions

Daz to Blender Workflow - Genesis 8 and 9 Character Import and Animation

Master the complete workflow for importing Daz Studio Genesis 8 & 9 characters into Blender using Diffeomorphic Importer, FaceGen Artist Pro, and animation files for full-body animation.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Complete Adobe After Effects Megacourse: Beginner to Expert

709 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to create visual effects and motion graphics and animate like a pro with this step-by-step course!

• Udemy
• 2 days 9 hours 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Create Animated Series for YouTube in CrazyTalk Animator 3

619 ratings at Udemy

Learn to use PSD Characters and Animate Each Episode 3X Faster

• Udemy
• 4 hours 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

2D Animation in Moho from Basic to Advanced

597 ratings at Udemy

Learn to Apply the Principles of Animation to Create an Organic Walk Cycle for Your Characters

• Udemy
• 3 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Create hand drawn character animations using Photoshop

532 ratings at Udemy

Turn hand drawn sketches, characters, typography, and videos into looping animations.

• Udemy
• 5 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Polyfjord

Animate a Character in Blender

Rapid Blender tutorial: Model, rig, and animate a quadruped character with realistic walking motion using curves, constraints, and armature. Learn techniques for adding personality and versatility to your creation.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Okay Samurai

Making Your First Character - 2016 Version - Adobe Character Animator Tutorial

Comprehensive tutorial on creating animated characters using Adobe Character Animator, covering drawing, setup, animation techniques, and exporting. Learn to bring your illustrations to life with webcam-based performance capture.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

CGDive

Rigify Fundamentals for Blender 2.8-3.6 - Rig Anything with Rigify

Master Rigify fundamentals in Blender 2.8-3.6 to create custom rigs for humans, animals, and fantasy creatures using prebuilt meta-rigs and advanced techniques.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Getting started in 3D Animation

475 ratings at Udemy

Create professional-level, 3D character animations in record time for a variety of applications.

• Udemy
• 3 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Adobe After Effects CC Mastery Course (VFX + Motion Design)

473 ratings at Udemy

Design, Animate, and Amaze — Master Motion Design & Visual Effects in One Comprehensive Adobe After Effects Mega Course

• Udemy
• 1 day 17 hours 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Mastering 2D Animation in Adobe Animate (Basic to Advance)

296 ratings at Udemy

Adobe Animate Basics | Tween and Keyframe Animation | Visual Effects | Character Animation | Animal Walks and Runs

• Udemy
• 1 day 10 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course