Animation Courses and Certifications

Dikko

Character Modeling and Animation: From Sketch to Final Render

Learn 3D character creation from sketch to final render, covering modeling, shading, rigging, and animation in this comprehensive tutorial.

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

Dikko

Modeling for Animation - Sculpting the Face - Lecture 5

Learn face sculpting techniques for 3D animation, from basic blocking to detailed refinement. Master eye sockets, eyelids, lips, and ears. Includes remeshing, eyebrow modeling, and rendering tips.

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

Adobe

Drawing for Animation Storyboards - Fantasy Project in Photoshop

Illustrator Sam Peterson demonstrates storyboarding techniques for fantasy animation, covering sketching, coloring, and lighting in Photoshop. Learn professional tips for character design and digital painting workflows.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blender Guru

Beginner Blender 4.0 Tutorial - Full Course for 3D Modeling and Animation

Comprehensive Blender 4.0 tutorial covering 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. Learn to create a realistic donut scene from scratch, mastering essential tools and techniques.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tao Prompts

Comparing AI Video Generators - Creating the Same Animation Across Multiple Platforms

Discover how different AI video generators perform by comparing the same animation across Runway Gen-4, Hailuo, Kling AI, and Luma Dream Machine platforms.

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

Game Dev Academy

Maya Animation Tutorial for Beginners

Master Maya 2016 animation fundamentals including keyframes, graph editor, camera work, and rendering techniques through hands-on solar system project creation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CGDive

Blender and Mixamo - Complete Rigging and Animation Workflow

Master Blender character rigging and animation using Mixamo workflows, addons, and advanced techniques for seamless 3D character creation and motion capture integration.

• YouTube
• 4 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Armanimation

Spine 2D Tutorial - Tracer Overwatch Rig and Animation

Master Spine 2D animation by rigging and animating Tracer from Overwatch, covering Photoshop prep, character rigging, walk cycles, combat moves, and Unity integration with VFX.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 46 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Envato Tuts+

Get Started with Animation in Procreate - Character Animation for Beginners

Discover the fundamentals of animation in Procreate and bring your characters to life with beginner-friendly techniques and practical tips for creating engaging animated content.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unreal Engine

Unreal Futures - Careers in Animation

Explore animation careers and master real-time 3D technology through hands-on Unreal Engine tutorials, from character basics to custom animation creation and industry insights.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Character Design for Video Games

7 reviews

Explore character design for video games with industry pros, covering foundational concepts, technical challenges, purposeful design, and personal style development.

• Coursera
• 9 hours 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Adobe After Effects CC Bootcamp: Beginner to Advanced

39149 ratings at Udemy

Learn Adobe After Effects CC: Master Motion Graphics, VFX Visual Effects, VFX Compositing with 55+ Real World Projects

• Udemy
• 1 day 10 hours 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Learn to Storyboard for Film or Animation

2665 ratings at Udemy

Comprehensive guide to storyboarding for film and animation, covering drawing techniques, camera angles, script breakdown, and industry insights. Ideal for aspiring storyboard artists.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Envato Tuts+

Animated Jumping Freeze Frame in Photoshop and After Effects

Create a dynamic freeze frame effect with Photoshop and After Effects. Learn composition techniques and optimize RAM preview for smooth animation workflow.

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

Design Cuts

How to Animate an Action Comic Scene with Cory Kerr

Learn to animate action comic scenes in After Effects with designer Cory Kerr. Master keyframes, puppet pins, and time remapping to bring your illustrations to life with dynamic movement and visual impact.

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