Animating in 2D: Loosening Up
45mBeginner2018-09-14
Authors
Dermot O' Connor
Animator for Disney and Don Bluth
Course details
Build more natural, flexible characters with these 2D animation tips from Dermot O' Connor, an animator for Don Bluth and the Disney company. This short, focused course gathers Dermot's best tips for loosening up animation, including techniques such as reversal, overlap, and follow-though. Plus, learn how to drag body parts and move them on different timing patterns to escape the limited look of TV animation.
Skills covered
2D AnimationAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - How to loosen up your 2D animations
1. Loosening Animation Principles
- 02 - Loosen the joints
- 03 - Loosen the body
- 04 - Loosen to twin or not to twin
- 05 - Loosen head articulation
- 06 - Loosen torque
- 07 - Loosen with a reversal
- 08 - Loosen opposing action
- 09 - Loosen overlap and follow thru
- 10 - Loosen leading actions
Conclusion
- 11 - What's next