Character Animation Courses and Certifications

Reallusion

Adding 2D Characters and VFX to Live Video Using Cartoon Animator 4

Learn to create animated 2D characters and visual effects with Cartoon Animator 4, including transparent video export and compositing techniques for seamless integration with live-action footage in video editors.

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

Reallusion

Replica Studio AI Voice Actors Plugin for iClone - Getting Started

Explore AI-powered text-to-animation: Generate voices, automate lip-sync, and create quick animations in iClone. Learn voice selection, facial animation, and editing techniques for efficient character creation.

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

PIXXO 3D

MoGraph- Make This Animation in Blender - 100% Cuteness

Create a charming, loop-able character animation in Blender 2.83 Alpha with this step-by-step tutorial, perfect for enhancing your motion graphics skills.

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

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4 - 360 Head Tutorial for Realistic Facial Feature Composition - PSD Pipeline

Learn advanced techniques for customizing multi-layered facial features in Cartoon Animator 4 using PSD import/export. Optimize character designs with realistic compositions and bone attachments for smoother animations.

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

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4: Adding Multiple Facial Components for 360 Head Animation

Learn to add unlimited facial components to 360-degree character heads in Cartoon Animator 4. Master sprite addition, layer manipulation, and feature pairing for realistic 3D-like appearances in 2D animation.

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

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4: Smart IK Animation Tutorial - End Effectors for Biped Characters

Learn to animate biped characters using Smart IK and End Effectors in Cartoon Animator 4. Master precise character posing, scene interaction, and motion adaptation for powerful 2D animations.

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

Reallusion

iClone 7 Facial Motion Capture Tips and Techniques

Explore facial motion capture techniques in iClone 7, from setup to refinement. Learn to create, customize, and reuse facial animations for character monologues and lip-sync, using Faceware and iPhone X Face LIVE.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Reallusion

Using iClone and Faceware for Facial Animation in Animated Series

Learn to create facial and body animations for characters using iClone 7 and Faceware tools, as demonstrated in an African animated children's TV series production workflow.

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

Reallusion

iClone 7 Tutorial - Daz Genesis Pipeline: Enhanced Facial Expression Import - Part 1

Learn to import and animate Daz Genesis characters in iClone 7.21 using the Daz Genesis Extension. Covers DUF file application, character export, and iClone's animation tools for enhanced facial expressions.

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

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4 Tutorial - Introduction to Character Types

Explore different character types in Cartoon Animator 4, from G1 & G2 to advanced G3 free bone characters. Learn their unique features and applications in animation projects.

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

Reallusion

Cartoon Animator 4 Tutorial - Introduction to Character Composer

Learn to create and customize characters using Cartoon Animator 4's Character Composer. Explore bone structure, sprite editing, facial animation, and more in this comprehensive tutorial.

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

Reallusion

iClone 6.5 Tutorial - Walking and Changing Direction

Learn various methods for character locomotion in iClone 6.5, including path following, direction changes, and combining motion clips for natural movement in 3D scenes.

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

Unity

Reusing and Retargeting Animations Between Rigs - Unite Now 2020

Interactive session on creating reusable and scalable character animations in Unity. Learn techniques for keyframing, rigging, and retargeting animations between different character models with Unity Certified Instructors.

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

Solomon Jagwe

How to Import Genesis 9 Characters into Character Creator 4.3

Learn how to seamlessly import and convert Genesis 9 characters, specifically Victoria 9, from Daz3D into Character Creator 4.3 for enhanced 3D character creation and animation workflows.

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

Alex Grigg // Animation for Anyone

Animate Better without Working Harder

Discover how to improve your animation skills efficiently, focusing on techniques that enhance quality without increasing workload.

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