by AEJuice·Motion Graphics
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This course earns its place in the toolfarm library for grounding frame-by-frame fundamentals in the 12 principles of animation, taught by a working traditional animator with source files included for each lesson.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation is an approximately two-hour introductory course taught by traditional animator Johannes Fast, who works at Giant Ant in Vancouver, Canada. It teaches the basics of the classic frame-by-frame workflow using Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects, along with the 12 principles of animation and how to apply them to several kinds of animation.
The lessons walk through animating a bouncing ball, fire, smoke, sparkle, a logo and a walk cycle frame by frame, plus tips on improving your professional workflow. The class suits anyone getting started with frame-by-frame animation; little or no experience is fine, since Fast covers the tools and workflow step by step. By the end, you'll have enough material to start putting together your first showreel.
The course was produced using Adobe Animate 2021 and Adobe After Effects 2020, though you can follow along with any traditional animation software; some techniques and shortcuts are exclusive to Adobe Animate and After Effects. A drawing tablet is highly recommended. You'll receive the source files from each lesson and access to the designs used. The course is hosted on Teachable, with an email invite sent after purchase, progress tracking and viewing from any device.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation is best for anyone who wants to get started with frame-by-frame animation, including those with little or no experience, working across Adobe Animate and After Effects.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation is completely free to download and use.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation relies on Adobe Animate CC or higher as the main software, plus Adobe After Effects CC or higher to complete some of the compositing. The course itself was produced using Adobe Animate 2021 and Adobe After Effects 2020. You can follow along with any traditional animation software, though some techniques and shortcuts covered are exclusive to Adobe Animate and After Effects. Check the developer's page for the latest details before starting.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation strongly recommends a drawing tablet to take full use of the course. The lessons cover animating a bouncing ball, fire, smoke, sparkle, a logo and a walk cycle frame by frame, and a tablet lets you follow the instructor step by step. Alongside the tablet, the software you'll want is Adobe Animate CC or higher as the main tool and Adobe After Effects CC or higher for some of the compositing work.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation is rated at intermediate difficulty. That said, the class is aimed at anyone who wants to get started with frame-by-frame animation, and little or no experience is not a problem, since instructor Johannes Fast takes you through the tools and workflow. It covers the 12 principles of animation and applies them across multiple types of animation, and by the end you'll have enough material to start putting together your first showreel.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation is hosted on the Teachable platform. After purchase you'll receive an email invite to access the course, where you can track your progress and watch from any device. You'll also be provided with the source files from each lesson, along with access to the designs used in the course, so you can follow instructor Johannes Fast step by step through each exercise.
AEJuice Frame by Frame Animation is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change, and this course is an AEJuice product delivered through the Teachable platform after purchase, so check the developer's page for current licensing terms and availability. It's an introductory course taught by traditional animator Johannes Fast, covering the classic frame-by-frame workflow across Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects, and confirming the current terms directly with AEJuice is the safest way to know what's included.
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