Create Cartoon Backgrounds for Animation

On January 13, 2019

Release date:2018, December

Duration:09 h 50 m

Author:Martin Belvisi

Skill level:Intermediate

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

What Will I Learn?
Draw cartoon backgrounds for animation.
Learn vector illustration techniques.
How to use Inkscape for illustrations.
Learn the foundamentals of background design.

Requirements
The free, open source program, Inkscape

Description
Learn everything you need to draw cartoon backgrounds for animation, like the ones you see in TV shows like Dexter’s Lab, Farily Odd Parents and My Little Pony, all by using the mouse and the free program Inkscape instead of pencil and paper, or digital tablets.

No previous artistic experience needed!. No previous vector software experience needed!.

Who is the target audience?
Anyone interested in making cartoon backgrounds for animation
Beginner artists
Vector artists

Table of Contents

Introduction 05:36
Introduction to the Course 02:02
What are vectors? 03:34

Learn Inkscape 02:52:17
Unit Introduction 01:45
Inkscape User Interface 09:07
Built-in Shapes and Paths 09:34
Object Selection Tool 09:17
Node Selection Tool 12:04
More on Objects 15:28
More on Paths 12:07
Object Appeareance 13:54
Other Features 15:15
Inkscape Tips 12:22
Inkscape Project Part 1 09:02
Inkscape Project Part 2 34:35
Inkscape Project Part 3 17:28
Where to Learn More About Inkscape? 00:19

Learn to Make Backgrounds 01:40:29
Unit Introduction 01:39
Draw a Bush: Part 1 04:50
Draw a Bush: Part 2 05:40
Draw a Bush: Part 3 07:41
Draw Trees: Part 1 06:35
Draw Trees: Part 2 10:04
Draw Trees: Part 3 09:24
Draw Large Masses: Part 1 07:44
Draw Large Masses: Part 2 16:52
Draw Skies 10:20
Draw Ground Areas 11:04
Composition Basics 08:36

Final Project 05:11:57
Unit Introduction 03:04
Final Project 1 14:31
Final Project 2 10:02
Final Project 3 07:24
Final Project 4 11:49
Final Project 5 19:16
Real Time Final Project 1 50:31
Real Time Final Project 2 40:09
Real Time Final Project 3 29:39
Real Time Final Project 4 47:18
Real Time Final Project 5 01:16:29
Where to Learn More? 00:26
Course Conclusion 01:19

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1. Introduction
1. Introduction to the Course
2. What are vectors

2. Learn Inkscape
01. Unit Introduction
02. Inkscape User Interface
03. Built-in Shapes and Paths
04. Object Selection Tool
05. Node Selection Tool
06. More on Objects
07. More on Paths
08. Object Appeareance
09. Other Features
10. Inkscape Tips
11. Where to Learn More About Inkscape.zip