Creating Cel-Shaded Character Animations with Blender by Hirao (Japanese, Eng & Chinese hardsub)

Creating an Animation Using Blender
In animation, you often need to go beyond the laws of physics. To accomplish this, it’s crucial to understand and control realistic movements. You’ll learn, through practice, how and when to break the rules so you can bring out the best in your animations.

General Theory of Character Animation
You will deepen your understanding of character animation by studying general concepts. Because what you’ll learn here isn’t limited to 3DCG, you will gain skills that can be utilized regardless of the tools you use.

3DCG Animator Hirao will guide you through the process of creating cel-shaded animations using Blender. You will learn how to animate characters and objects, and create action scenes that are both engaging and visually appealing.

Through the course, you will gain an understanding of the basics of Blender for animation production, including the use of toon shaders. You will also learn how to use Blender’s unique Grease Pencil feature to sketch out your ideas.

The course will cover a range of topics, including adding basic movements to a character, animation production using props, rigging methods, and animating props. The skills you will acquire will enable you to combine animation of characters and props effectively.

In addition to this, you will learn camera work techniques and layout tips to make your animations stand out. By the end of the course, you will be able to create an impressive acrobatic action scene!

Join us for a unique curriculum that lets you enjoy the process of creating animations while learning from Hirao’s vast experience in cel-shaded animation production.