2d Animation Courses and Certifications

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator from A-Z - Setting the Scene - Day 1

Learn Cartoon Animator 4 basics: UI, scene setup, prop importing/editing, animation, and adding music/sound effects. Hands-on demo covers background creation, custom props, and simple animations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TipTut

The Wave Principle - Basics for Beginners Animation Theory

Explore the wave principle in animation, focusing on S & Z shapes for natural movement in 2D and 3D. Learn applications for hair, waves, capes, and clothes.

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

Armanimation

Spine - 2D Animated Logo Reveal Tutorial

Master Spine 2D animation for logo reveals with VFX techniques, sequences, optimization, skins, and particle effects in this comprehensive tutorial.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Armanimation

Animating Treasure Chest in Spine Using VFX

Master Spine 2D animation by creating magical treasure chest effects with rays, stars, sparkles, and glowing particles without using image sequences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Armanimation

Rigging and Animating Feathered Serpent in Spine

Master rigging and animation techniques in Spine by creating a detailed feathered serpent with wings, tail, and snake-like movements through hands-on practice.

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

Dani Krossing

How to Get Started Animating in After Effects - Animation for Beginners - After Effects Tutorial

Learn essential After Effects animation techniques, from basic tools to advanced plugins like DUIK Bassel and RubberHose 2, perfect for beginners looking to create stunning 2D motion graphics.

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

Reallusion

Creating an Animated Short with CrazyTalk Animator 3 - Workflow and Techniques

Learn to create award-winning 2D animated shorts using CrazyTalk Animator 3. Explore custom props, scenes, characters, and facial animations through a step-by-step recreation of a prize-winning business animation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Exploring New Features in Cartoon Animator 5

Discover Cartoon Animator 5's innovative tools for dynamic character movement, exaggerated animations, and SVG asset integration. Learn practical applications through live demonstrations and project creation.

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

Reallusion

Advanced Animation Techniques with Cartoon Animator 4

Explore advanced 2D animation techniques in Cartoon Animator 4, including transition curves, stretch bones, object interaction, and facial animation refinement for creating dynamic and expressive character movements.

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

Reallusion

Facial and Puppet Animation with 360 Head Tools and Puppet Actors in Cartoon Animator 4

Learn to create and animate unique 2D characters using Cartoon Animator 4's 360 Head Tools and Puppet Actor toolkit. Master facial mocap and Leap Motion controller for expressive animations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator from A-Z - Character Creation and Customization - Day 2

Learn character creation in Cartoon Animator 4, from free-bone actors to custom designs using Photoshop Pipeline. Master 360-degree heads, motion application, and animation templates for impressive results.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Creating and Animating 360 Heads with Facial Mocap in Cartoon Animator

Learn to create and animate 360-degree rotating heads in Cartoon Animator 4 using facial motion capture. Covers head creation, customization, mocap animation, and saving for reuse.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

Start Your First Project with Cartoon Animator 5

Discover essential techniques for bringing concepts to life using Cartoon Animator 5. Learn UI basics, new functions, and create your first animated project. Engage in Q&A and win prizes!

• YouTube
• 1 hour 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Reallusion

How to Create Kid-Friendly Educational Animation - Step-by-Step Guide

Comprehensive guide to creating educational cartoons: from ideation and scripting to character design, animation techniques, and post-production using Cartoon Animator software.

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

Reallusion

Boost Your Animation Workflow with AI-Powered Techniques

Discover how to revolutionize animation creation using AI tools to generate images, scripts, voiceovers, and music, then seamlessly integrate them into compelling animations for various promotional and personal projects.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video