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and notes on animation
Animation is the art of bringing still images to life, and anyone taking their first steps in this field faces many questions. Where to start? What tools to use? How to ensure a character’s movement looks convincing?
Have you ever thought about how dragons fly, how samurai fight with swords, or how robots shooting laser beams would look in motion?
Ksenia Inozemtseva is a professional 2D animator, comic artist, and instructor who has worked on projects such as My Father’s Dragon by Cartoon Saloon and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal. Her industry experience and deep understanding of animation make her an excellent mentor for anyone looking to master 2D animation.
Animation is the illusion of life, the process of bringing the inanimate to motion.
Creating an animated film is a remarkable blend of imagination, skill, and determination. This was the path taken by LIHTAR Studio, led by its founder and creative director Edward Kurchevsky, to produce a fan teaser inspired by The Witcher.
Have you ever wondered what clean-up in animation really means and why it’s such a critical step in the process? It’s the art of transforming rough animation into polished, frame-perfect visuals that captivate audiences.
Art direction isn't just about managing design – it's about creating a unique visual language that enhances and strengthens the story.
Animation is pure magic. Every frame tells a unique little story, brought to life by the way things move.
Animation is magic in motion. Each frame builds on the previous one, creating stories that connect with audiences on an emotional level. But behind every great animation lies a powerful secret – timing.
If there’s one thing in animation that looks like pure magic, it’s visual effects. Explosions, smoke, fire – they’re all impressive, but electricity captivates with its dynamic energy, unpredictability, and power. This effect can transform any scene into a visual masterpiece.
2D animators aiming to add realistic and expressive special effects to their work face unique challenges.
Want to become a 2D animator without a degree? We got you! Learn how to master animation skills and kickstart your career with an online 2D animation course.
This time of year, many of us feel the itch to shake, fix, and perk things up, especially regarding our creative goals.
But where do we start? What should we focus on when setting Animation goals?
The profession of a 2D animator allows individuals to blend creativity with technical expertise. Through this art form, animators have the ability to bring stories, characters, and entire worlds to life, creating visual magic.
We are thrilled to share inspiring stories from our students, proving that passion and hard work can transform lives. We’ll explore Alice Agabekova's journey, whose passion for animation led her from an unexpected encounter at a 2019 animation conference to studying at the prestigious Gobelins School of Animation.
Today, let’s discuss an essential concept in animation and video production: FPS (frames per second). This article is particularly useful for beginner animators and video artists who are still exploring the nuances of this topic.
Have you ever wondered how rough animation sketches transform into those smooth, vibrant frames that take your breath away? That’s the work of clean-up artists!
In June 2024, the “Short film creation” course team began working on an animated fan teaser for Oban Star-Racers, an animated series directed by Thomas Romijn and Savin Yetman, released in 2006, about a place where once every 10,000 years, the great racers of the entire universe stage big race to win the Grand Prize.
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