In this course, you will learn not just how to animate special effects, but also how to actually draw them. We will dive deep into the principles of how to animate any type of energy. Liquids, morphings, smokes, bubbles, etc.

What’s the result?

LEVEL

Newbie

LESSONS

10

DURATION

4h+

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The reasons why animators and motion designers usually fail in hand-drawn special effects

It’s too time-consuming

Compared to making motion design in After Effects, hand-drawn special effects are a time-consuming monster.

We will teach you how to draw and animate things easier and faster by using proper software and a proper animator mindset.

I don’t have a graphics tablet

Well, you should purchase one. You will most definitely need one right here in the course.

Seriously, why don’t you still have one?

I don’t know how to draw

Well, this is a great place to start. Drawing energy doesn’t require many skills, but it does require a thoughtful approach.

We will cover basic aspects of actually drawing the energy so that you are more comfortable with creating special effects.

After Effects can’t handle it

It’s true, After Effects wasn’t meant to be used as a frame by frame animation tool. Trying to make a proper hand-drawn special effect in After Effects is like trying to make a 3D illustration in 2D software.

No worries, you can use Animate, Photoshop, ToonBoom or any other software for drawing.

I’ve tried once and it was terrible

So you have tried making some hand-drawn transitions, letterings or fluids and it was horrific? Welcome to the reality of drawing things by hand.

We will help you go step by step starting from very basic elements to much more complex animations so that you will grow your confidence and make it rock.

Is this course for me?

Motion designers

WHO WANT TO GAIN A UNIVERSAL SKILL THAT WILL HELP TO SOLVE ANY KIND OF TASK

Frame-by-frame animation does not depend on software, tools or rigging. Everything will be the way you draw it. In this course, we’ll introduce you to the advanced techniques and teach you to create complex special effects.

Illustrators

WHO WANT TO BRING THEIR WORKS TO LIFE

Have nice drawing skills? You are halfway through! Some practice and the right workflow and you are almost a pro frame-by-frame animator. Reach out and grab this opportunity!

What will I learn in Frame by Frame Handdrawn FX course?

Introduction

1. Drawing effects
2. Animating energy
3. Starting scene + Liquid
4. Morphing #1
5. Smoke effects
6. Morphing #2
7. Bubbles
8. Squid animation
9. Lettering
10. Transition

Students’ Homework

What will I be capable of after the Frame by Frame Handdrawn FX course?

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What do our students say?

“I’m on the 5th lesson now. The course has helped me to learn a lot of useful tricks and techniques in the effects animation. I’ve read somewhere that you are planning a course on frame-by-frame character animation. Sounds cool)”

Teymur Bzikadze

Freelance Illustrator. Lviv, Ukraine

“Hello guys! As for FX Toon Boom course, I must admit that IT DOES WORK indeed! I got a project because I learned to animate smoke and clouds frame by frame, and I have already completed it. I’ll keep on studying it. Have a great day!”

Anton Fomin

Motion Designer, Odessa, Ukraine

“Hi, everything is fine. Course is easy to understand. I work on it each time i have a break during my work day”

Seb Cha

Art Director. Paris, France

“I’m on the 5th lesson now. The course has helped me to learn a lot of useful tricks and techniques in the effects animation. I’ve read somewhere that you are planning a course on frame-by-frame character animation. Sounds cool)”

Teymur Bzikadze

Freelance Illustrator. Lviv, Ukraine

My name is Danila, and animation has always been my hobby since very childhood.

Who will be teaching?

I started making my first cartoons when I was 12 years old. I started my way with Macromedia Flash MX, then switched to After Effects, became a freelancer, but after a few years of creating commercials, I realized that I was not interested in it anymore. I decided to forget about cut-out animation and go deep into frame-by-frame only. My wife and have created an animation studio called Jambo and begun to get acquainted with like-minded people who, like us, are burning with this idea. We want to grow professionally and to do great things, make beautiful, unusual animation, and not just commercials.

What are the course benefits?

Our goal is to make your journey to motion design as comfortable as possible so we prepared some cool features

Free updates

The most common problem new illustrators face is lack of knowledge of the basics: how to work with lines, shapes, and perspective. As a result the shape is lost, and the viewer fails to comprehend the size and shape of objects or characters in the frame.

Study wherever you go

Many animators don’t know Adobe Illustrator well and draw everything not in the most appropriate way. Besides, a poorly organized workflow may force you to get rid of something you have already done.

One of a kind support

Typically, it is the result of the fact that all the work is based on intuition. There are always questions where to place an object to improve the storytelling, especially when you work on adjacent frames in large projects.

Community

You will be invited to the members-only private community of motion designers from around the world on Facebook. It’s a whole bunch of people that you will have a lot in common with.

100% money back guarantee

If you’re disappointed for whatever reason, you’ll get every cent back within 14 days after the purchase. Only applies to the purchase of the course with no discount coupon applied.

Student and location discounts

Not-so-good exchange rate? (i.e. India/Brazil). Get in touch to get a coupon. Student? Email us from your student email or attach your student ID.

• Learn to create outstanding frame by frame special effects to spice up your animations;
• · All our students will be able to get 3 months of Advanced Toon Boom Harmony for as low as €9/month instead of €43/month! Such prices are only available for higher education students and only for long-term subscriptions.

• ·  Showcase your new skills to the community of our students and worldwide to your future fans and clients.

Frame by Frame Handdrawn FX

A course on drawing and animating special effects like smoke, natural phenomena and organic forms. Gain frame-by-frame animation skills essential for any software.

Level

Basic ?

Lessons

10

Duration

4h+

$349

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100% money back guarantee

If unhappy with the course, you can request a refund within 14 days after the purchase and get every cent back. Courses purchased before the actual starting date refund can be requested up to 14 days after the first lesson becomes available. Note: not applicable if purchased with a discount coupon

Student and location discounts

Not-so-good exchange rate? (i.e. India/Brazil). Get in touch to get a coupon. Student? Email us from your student email or attach your student ID.

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