Animation Courses and Certifications

Dikko

What Makes Good Animation Good

Explore the fundamentals of quality animation, focusing on subjective approaches and perspectives to help beginners grasp the essence of effective animated storytelling.

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

Pierrick Picaut

Interview with Lana Bachynski - Heroes of the Storm, League of Legends, and Access to Animation

Insights from a senior game animator on career progression, industry experiences, and improving access to animation education for aspiring professionals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pierrick Picaut

The Whipping - Blender Animation Timelapse

Timelapse of Blender animation process, covering rigging, blocking, splinning, whip animation, staging, and compositing. Insights into creating dynamic whip and tail animations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

School of Motion

Create an Eye Reveal Animation Using Blend Modes, Shape Layers and Parenting

Learn to create an eye reveal animation using blend modes, shape layers, and parenting in After Effects. Master techniques for crafting unique visuals and fluid motion in this hands-on tutorial.

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

PIXXO 3D

Make This Satisfying Animation Loop in Eevee

Learn to create a visually appealing animation loop in Blender's Eevee renderer, covering scene setup, particles, animation, lighting, and materials in this step-by-step tutorial.

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

Reallusion

Mastering Shinkai's Aesthetic - Crafting Inspiring Animation with Cartoon Animator 5 and iClone 8

Learn to create stunning Shinkai-style animations using CTA5 and iClone8. Master 2D character motion, HDR effects, lens flare, and seamless integration of both software for captivating backgrounds and materials.

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

InspirationTuts

Best Render Engines for Animation

Explore top render engines for animation: RenderMan, Octane, Cycles, Arnold, and Unreal Engine. Compare features and capabilities to choose the best for your projects.

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

Reallusion

Mastering Shinkai's Aesthetic - Craft Inspiring Animation with Cartoon Animator 5 and iClone 8

Learn to create stunning Shinkai-style animations using CTA5 and iClone8. Master 2D character motion, HDR effects, lens flare, and seamless integration of both software for captivating animated scenes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jesse J. Jones

How to Make a Flipbook for Beginners - Animation Tutorial

Learn to create captivating flipbook animations from scratch. Master essential techniques, from basic movements to advanced effects, and bring your drawings to life through the art of paper animation.

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

Alex Grigg // Animation for Anyone

Rough Animator Crash Course - The Best Beginner Animation App

Master Rough Animator fundamentals through hands-on tutorials covering essential animation techniques, tools, and workflows for beginners across Android, iPad, Mac, and PC platforms.

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

Animator's Journey

Principles of Animation: From Basic Concepts to Advanced Techniques

Master fundamental animation principles through hands-on assignments, from squash and stretch to overlapping action, while learning the science and history behind creating appealing motion in animation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

How Award-Winning Animation is Made - Insider Secrets Every Creator Should Know

Discover professional animation techniques from 2024 contest winners, including Motion Pilot for eye control and 360° head movement for realistic smartphone animations.

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

The Art of Aaron Blaise

Animation Fundamentals - Overlapping Action

Master overlapping action animation fundamentals through hair movement analysis with Disney veteran Aaron Blaise in this focused 10-minute tutorial.

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

Dong Chang

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Film Courage

12 Principles of Animation According to Disney

Master Disney's 12 fundamental animation principles through insights from VFX legend Craig Caton-Largent, drawing from his 40-year career creating iconic characters for Hollywood blockbusters.

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