How to make animated videos? [The Ultimate Guide for Newbies]
It’s true that the act of making art is a lot like embarking on a journey. But imagine if, instead of just looking at pictures, you could bring a popular original character to life in short films of your own creation.
The animation industry has stepped in to meet this demand.
We know the thought of learning animation can be daunting, especially if you’re more at ease with pencil and paper than with computer programs.
However, with the right software, even a beginner can make animated graphics that look like they were made by a pro, such as cartoons or GIFs made from bits and pieces of existing photos.
Here, our Skillshare instructors will introduce you to the many types of animation available for your use, and then walk you through the process of creating your own animation from scratch with professional-grade software.
All About Animation:
Let’s take a step back and define what animation is and the different ways it can be applied to artistic endeavors before diving into how you may create your animation.
Fundamentally, the animation is just a series of still images strung together in a specific order to give the impression of motion.
While CGI (computer-generated imagery) has become the industry standard, previously all animation was done manually.
This is due to the fact that the animation was created by repeatedly drawing the same image while subtly changing it in small ways.
Hand-drawn or cel-animation is still popular and can be a fun place to start if you’re an accomplished artist and just getting your feet wet as a first-time animator, even though most modern animators use computers to generate their characters or backgrounds in 2D or 3D animation.
Popular Animation Software:
So, you’re interested in learning picture animation, but you have no idea where to begin.
Before investing time and money into more advanced animation programs, searching online for free trials of animation software or free cartoon producers might be a helpful first step for beginners.
How to Animate for Beginners:
With everything we’ve covered, there are many great options for those just starting out in the field of motion graphics. Yet, Adobe Photoshop is the most accessible program for novices.
Before moving on to more advanced applications like Blender or Adobe Animate, we’ll show you everything you need to know to get started with animation in Photoshop.
