Motibus – 2D Cutout animation (Animação 2D Cutout) by Alisson Ricardo

This course is a straight shot into 2D cutout animation, the backbone of most modern TV and game animation. Alisson Ricardo walks you through the entire process, from setting up Toon Boom Harmony to polishing a full character performance. No drawing skills? No problem. You just need patience and a willingness to work.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Master the Toon Boom Harmony interface and drawing tools.
• Apply the 12 principles of animation to cutout rigs.
• Animate walk cycles, runs, jumps, and weight lifts.
• Understand timing, spacing, and professional workflow.
• Create expressive character performances with facial animation.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: No prior animation or drawing experience needed.
• Tools: A computer with internet access.
• Hardware: A drawing tablet is highly recommended for the drawing exercises.

📝 Description

This isn’t a theory-heavy lecture. Alisson focuses on practical, hands-on exercises that build on each other. You start by getting comfortable with Toon Boom Harmony‘s interface and drawing tools, then immediately jump into the core principles of animation.

The course is structured around real production workflows. You’ll learn how to analyze movement, block out key poses, and refine your animation through spacing and timing. The modules on walk cycles and weight are particularly strong, breaking down complex movements into manageable steps. By the end, you’ll be animating full character performances, understanding the psychology behind the motion. The course also includes live Q&A sessions and a private study group, so you’re not learning in a vacuum.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Absolute beginners who want to learn 2D cutout animation from the ground up.
• Traditional animators looking to transition into the digital cutout pipeline.
• Hobbyists and aspiring professionals who want a structured, project-based learning path.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Alisson Ricardo is a seasoned 2D animator with over 8 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked as an animator, visual developer, and storyboarder for major clients including Dabelbros/Marvel Comics, Cinefilm/Danone/Disney Channel, and Rovio/NASA on the Angry Birds from Space project. His practical, no-nonsense teaching style comes directly from his work on real productions.

🏁 Final Result

• A solid understanding of the 2D cutout animation pipeline in Toon Boom Harmony.
• A portfolio of animated exercises, including a bouncing ball, walk cycles, a weight lift, and a character performance.