2d Animation Courses and Certifications

Microcredential

Master 2D Animation

2D animators create the illusion of motion and change via analog and digital media. Beginning with the foundations of animation, learn everything you need to know to get started in 2D animation.

• LinkedIn Learning
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available
• 11 courses

Advance Your 2D Animation Skills

Use your creativity and technical skills to bring characters and stories to life as a 2D digital animator. Learn how to go from concept to finished animation, using industry-standard tools and the latest techniques from prominent animators in the busines…

• LinkedIn Learning
• 23 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Master 2D Animation

2D animators create the illusion of motion and change via analog and digital media. Beginning with the foundations of animation, learn everything you need to know to get started in 2D animation.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 9 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DesignCourse

Hana 2D - Create Interactive Animations and Hero Sections

Discover Hana 2D's powerful features to build interactive hero sections with 3D projection and liquid glass effects for stunning web animations.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Manu Mercurial

How to Animate Like a PRO - 2D Animation in CSP - Beginners Tutorial Guide

Comprehensive guide to 2D animation in Clip Studio Paint, covering industry practices, animation folders, and interpolation tools. Perfect for beginners looking to master professional animation techniques.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video