2D effect Dripping (Drooling), 2D FX Splash, 2D effect Splash loop, 2D FX Fire by Quentin Cordonnier

Ready to make things burn and splash on screen? This collection of courses from Quentin Cordonnier dives deep into creating awesome 2D effects, focusing on fire and liquids. You’ll learn practical techniques for frame-by-frame animation that will make your work pop, whether it’s for films, games, or commercials. Get ready to animate some seriously cool stuff!

🎯 What you’ll learn

• How to design and animate realistic and stylized fire.
• Techniques for animating fire particles, embers, and different fire behaviors.
• Fundamentals of 2D liquid animation, including splashes and drips.
• How to simplify complex physics for efficient animation.
• Tips and tricks for creating impactful visual effects.
• Understanding of core 2D animation principles like timing and spacing.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: Basic knowledge of a 2D frame-by-frame animation software.
• Tools: A drawing tablet, a 2D frame-by-frame animation software (Toon Boom Harmony recommended, but Adobe Animate, TVPaint, Procreate, or Krita are fine), optionally a compositing software like After Effects or Nuke.
• Hardware: A computer capable of running animation software.

📝 Description

Quentin Cordonnier breaks down the creation of dynamic 2D effects like fire and splashes into manageable, practical lessons. These courses emphasize hands-on learning, with Quentin animating alongside you and providing detailed notes and feedback. You’ll explore the physics behind these elements and learn how to translate them into fluid, stylized frame-by-frame animation. The focus is on efficiency and understanding the core principles, ensuring you can tackle a variety of effects beyond just fire and water. Quentin also shares insights from his extensive experience working on major feature films and TV series.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Aspiring and intermediate 2D animators looking to specialize in visual effects.
• Animators who want to improve their skills in animating natural phenomena like fire and water.
• Professionals seeking practical techniques to speed up their workflow for 2D FX.
• Anyone interested in learning from an experienced VFX animator from top studios.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Quentin Cordonnier is a seasoned 2D FX animator with over 10 years of industry experience. He’s contributed his talents to major feature films like Spider Verse 2, Klaus, and Space Jam 2, as well as numerous TV series, video games, and advertisements. Quentin’s teaching philosophy centers on practical application and demystifying complex animation processes, making them accessible and efficient for his students. He aims to share the technical tricks and insights that make 2D effects truly shine.

🏁 Final Result

• A portfolio of impressive 2D fire and liquid animations, including various fire types, splash loops, and droplet effects.
• The confidence and practical skills to animate a wide range of visual effects for film, TV, and games.
• A deeper understanding of animation principles applied to natural phenomena.