Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop
A course by Numecaniq , Graphic Designer
Learn the 12 principles of frame-by-frame animation and bring your stories to life
- Spanish with subtitles in English
- 100% positive reviews (281)
- 7484 students
Learn the 12 principles of frame-by-frame animation and bring your stories to life
Are you looking to get started in the world of traditional animation? All you need is a solid theoretical base and an experienced animator—like Rodrigo Miguel, better known as Numecaniq—to explain everything in detail. You may know him from his work for brands like Adobe, MTV, Spotify, Amazon, and Adult Swim, or from his course 2D Animation with Photoshop: drawing, camera and action! at Domestika.
In this online course, get to know the world of frame-by-frame animation using Photoshop to create eye-catching animations.
What will you learn in this online course?
24 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (281)
- 7484 students
- 24 lessons (4h 48m)
- 16 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Make a series of GIFs by applying each of the principles of animation learned in the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, illustrators, drawing lovers, and anyone interested in entering the world of animation from the beginning.
Requirements and materials
No previous animation experience is required to take this course. As for materials, you'll need paper and pencil, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop CC or higher. A graphics tablet is also recommended.
Reviews
Rodrigo Miguel, better known as Numecaniq, is a designer and animator specializing in frame-by-frame 2D animation. In addition to his creative education, he holds a degree in philosophy from UNAM in Mexico.
His work has been seen around the world thanks to collaborations with major brands and companies like Adobe, MTV, Amazon, and Spotify. He has also participated in international events like Pictoplasma in Berlin and the BDA Awards in New York.
Content
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U1
Hello!
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Principles of design
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Past and futurisms of animation
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It's just a tool
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Design, movement and concept
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Solid drawing and staging
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Line of action and appeal - Part 1
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Line of action and appeal - Part 2
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U3
Principles of Movement
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Straight ahead vs Pose a pose - Part 1
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Straight ahead vs Pose a pose - Part 2
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Squash - Stretch: Elasticity of the forms - Part 1
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Squash - Stretch: Elasticity of the forms - Part 2
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Arcos and slow in, slow out - Part 1
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Arcs and slow in, slow out - Part 2
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Anticipation: Preparing the action
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U4
More movement principles and a little bit of concept
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Follow through and overlapping - Part 1
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Follow through and overlapping - Part 2
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Secondary action
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Exaggeration - Part 1
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Exaggeration - Part 2
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Timing and spacing - Part 1
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Timing and spacing - Part 2
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Breakdowns
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The objective is the concept
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FP
Final project
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x Introduction to beginner animation level -1
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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raul_ruiz_mateos
Numecaniq es un gran animador y transmite muy bien sus ideas. Muy recomendable!
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rocker__skate
Hasta donde voy del curso, me ha parecido muy didáctico y entretenido.
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lili_07460
EXPLICADO DE MANERA EXCELENTE.
He logrado aprender lo que siempre soñé y con el programa menos esperado y del que hago más uso día con día.
Imaginar, crear, fotografiar, dibujar y animar.
Así de simple pude realizarlo dentro de este curso.
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hila_220901
Muy entretenido y fácil de entender :)
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ana.grisel.nieves
Es excelente el curso. Explica bien los principios de diseño y animación, brinda ejemplos y muestras que pueden ayudar a entender y desarrollar la creatividad.
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