Animation in Motion: Master 2D Principles and Motion Design

Name: Animation in Motion: Master 2D Principles and Motion Design
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A hands-on intermediate course covering the core principles and professional workflows behind 2D animation and motion design. You will move from Disney's foundational principles through to polished, client-ready animated deliverables.

For designers, illustrators, and creative freelancers who understand the basics and are ready to produce polished, principled animation work.

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Course content

Squash, Stretch, and the Illusion of Weight40m

Anticipation, Follow-Through, and Overlapping Action45m

Staging, Appeal, and Straight-Ahead vs. Pose-to-Pose38m

Timing Fundamentals: Frames, Rhythm, and Pacing42m

Spacing and the Graph Editor50m

Easing Curves in Practice: Building a Motion Language46m

Reading a Brief and Building a Shot List44m

Drawing Storyboards That Communicate, Not Impress48m

Building the Animatic: From Boards to Timed Motion52m

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