Dong Chang Courses

Digital Animation in OpenToonz - A Quick Start Guide - Animating a Head Turn

3 ratings

Learn digital animation basics in OpenToonz, focusing on animating a head turn. Covers project setup, rough animation, tie-down, cleanup, and coloring techniques.

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

Comparison of 2D Animation Software for Anime Production

1 rating

Explore a comprehensive comparison of popular 2D animation software options for creating anime, from Clip Studio Paint to ToonBoom Harmony, with practical insights and recommendations.

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

Reanimating Scenes from One Piece - Animation Process Tutorial

Discover the complete animation process as an artist recreates One Piece scenes from scratch, covering rough animation, layout design, and dynamic camerawork techniques.

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

Beginner Perspective and Layout Drawing Tips with Monogatari Series Director

Discover perspective and layout drawing techniques through expert critique from Monogatari Series Director/Designer Akio Watanabe as he reviews beginner artwork submissions.

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

25 Ways to Animate a Run

Master 25 diverse animation techniques for creating dynamic running movements in this comprehensive 17-minute tutorial by animator Dong Chang.

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

How to Draw the Head at Any Angle

Master head drawing techniques from multiple perspectives including front, profile, 3/4 views, and various up/down angles with step-by-step guidance and templates.

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

How to Animate Explosions and Smoke

Master dynamic explosion and smoke animation techniques through step-by-step tutorials covering shadow passes, inbetweening, and multiple explosion styles in this hands-on guide.

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

How I Animate a Scene from Beginning to End

Discover the complete animation workflow from initial concept to final scene using professional techniques and industry insights in this hands-on demonstration.

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

How to Draw Plants and Flowers - 5 Botanical Studies to Improve Your Drawings

Master botanical drawing techniques through 5 focused studies that enhance your ability to capture the natural beauty and structure of plants and flowers.

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

Digital Animation in Clip Studio Paint - Animating a Head Turn

Learn to animate a head turn in Clip Studio Paint, covering setup, rough animation, tiedown, cleanup, coloring, and exporting. Perfect for beginners seeking to master digital animation techniques.

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

Tips for Drawing Professional Genga and Getting Work in the Animation Industry

Discover professional techniques for creating Genga and learn strategies to secure work in the animation industry as a 2nd Key Animator.

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

Tips for Drawing Characters in Complex Poses and Perspective

Enhance your character drawing skills with techniques for complex poses and perspective, improving your ability to create dynamic and visually engaging illustrations.

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

Explaining Japanese Animation Terms

Explore common Japanese animation terminology, understanding their meanings within the anime context and potential differences outside it.

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

Drawing a Classroom Interior - Perspective and Layout Tutorial

Master essential techniques for creating detailed classroom interior drawings, focusing on layout, perspective, and architectural elements in this step-by-step artistic guide.

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

Animating Hair and Secondary Action in Character Animation

Master essential techniques for creating dynamic hair animations and implementing natural secondary motion effects in your character designs.

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