[Course]2danimator,ennuikal Details
Intro
Class Intro
2D Animator,
Ennuikal
Learn the entire process from brainstorming and illustrating character designs to animating them, action style
Kickstart Your Creative Process: Transforming Original Character Illustrations into an Animated Action Scene
As every individual has an infinite capacity for growth, every artist is limitless. In today's digital age, a distinctive personal style is an essential element of artistic identity. In this course, we will begin with learning how to maintain and transform the best aspects of your style. Then, we will experiment with different methods of shape language, color palette variations, methods of lining, animation, and more. You will be designing a character that will become part of a final action animation, complete with colors and SFX.
From extraordinary brainstorming sessions to distinctive character illustrations and exciting experimental animation — delve into the secrets of Ennuikal, previous freelance animator for $UICIDEBOY$ and Top Original Animation winner of the Newgrounds Community. In this course, you will explore 26 enriching exercises, complemented by a curated selection of unique brushes and CSP shortcuts. Ennuikal will guide you through experimental techniques that will allow you to find your unique style as an individual artist and bring your hidden visions to reality. What is your artistic approach? Get ready to find your unique answer.
Class Preview
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Chapter 09.
Creating Interesting Compositions
1. Discussing the rule of thirds
2. Warping perspective to push interesting compositions
3. Filling up the canvas so that it doesn't feel empty
4. Focusing on adding aspects that are simple to draw so that complicated animation can be applied on them later on
Class Perks
Special Gift from Ennuikal
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1 Final Artwork File -
Access to 8 Class Demonstration Files & 1 Pureref Inspiration Board -
4 Brushes & 3 Auto Actions
Class Material Details
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The raw CSP file of the final illustration, including all layers, animation frames, and tweens. -
- All eight in-class exercises/demonstrations, available as CSP files.
- One Pureref inspiration board. -
4 Brushes and 3 Auto Actions (LAP) used in Clip Studio Paint to speed up repetitive processes.
Expert 2D Animator Ennuikal's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
Prepare Yourself to Succeed in Today’s Digital Age of Indie Animation.
Traditionally, success in animation often involved artists aligning closely with the visions of showrunners. However, independent online animators have changed the playing field greatly. Now, any independent animator can bring their own films and shows to life, with an endless amount of potential for popularity and audience retention.
The accessibility of sharing work online has increased competition, making it more important than ever for animators to develop a distinctive and memorable style. In a world where countless creators showcase their unique art and experiences online, standing out has become a vital skill for thriving in the expanding field of indie animation. While strong fundamentals in artmaking are essential, they alone aren't enough to succeed in the online sphere. In this course, you will discover fresh artistic perspectives, alongside illustration and animation techniques supported by tools and references carefully curated by the artist. Prepare yourself to stand out from the crowd!
26 Class Exercises
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Drawing with and Without References -
Putting Together an Inspiration Board -
Polish, Organize, and Minimize the Inspiration Board -
Brainstorming Designs -
Applying Colors
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Exaggerating Designs -
Finalize Character Design -
Creating Compositions -
Thumbnails -
Color Thumbnails
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Lineweight Experimentation -
Rough Draft Illustration -
Lineart Illustration -
Color Illustration -
Straight Ahead & Pose to Pose Animation
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Timing Animation
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Rough Character Animation
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Roughs & Inbetweens
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Cleanup 1
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Cleanup 2
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Tweening
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Coloring for Animation
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Shading for Animation
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SFX Animation
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Gradient Mapping
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Post-processing Animation Using CSP
Final Product (Animation)
Final Product (Coloring)
Instructor
2D Animator
Ennuikal
Hi! I'm Ennuikal, an animator, illustrator, and character designer who enjoys creating art of whatever I enjoy. I'm known on the internet for creating original characters and a handful of animations.
Creating off-kilter art is my bread and butter, and I strive to draw and animate as much as I can (daily art is the goal). After years of creating art, I've developed a knack for certain skills that go beyond animation and illustration — including rendering, line art, limited animation, timing, color theory, and some more.
That being said, even now I continue to work on my artistic abilities every day, as I believe every artist, regardless of skill level, has endless potential for growth and evolution.
2D Animator, Ennuikal
[Current]
Freelance Animator & Illustrator
[Previous]
Freelance Animator at STUDIO TRISTIOUS for $UICIDEBOY$ GREY DAY (2024)
Projects & Awards
[Previous]
Newgrounds Community Recognition (August 2024)
- Top Original Animation
- Frontpaged
- Daily Feature
- Weekly 2nd Place
- Monthly 2nd Place
Highlights
Class Highlights
Conceptualize and Refine Unique Character Designs
Character designing is a complicated process of push and pull: pushing unique elements of a character yet pulling details to maintain a cohesive design. This class will go over how to balance these elements.
Dynamic Compositions
Posing a character for a piece is one thing, but populating said piece with extra flair is another. Learn how to create compositions that are packed with detail but still has a hierarchy of focus, giving the character and their environment a striking look.
Animation Techniques from Basic to Advanced
Breathe life into your illustrations by applying animation! These techniques can range from simple tweens to complicated pose-to-pose animation. There's a variety of skill sets to be learned ranging in difficulty, but any of them can be utilized to enhance your artwork.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Character DesignCreating character designs that are unique, memorable, and easily digestible. -
BrainstormingSetting up a foundation to be used as a launching point for creating artwork. -
LineartUnderstanding fundamentals such as lineweight on top of deep dives such as utilizing effective line economy.
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Color TheoryUsing not only color but also value that leads the viewer's eye and enhances the character design to the next level.
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AnimationStudying skills such as character acting, tweening, and FX animation.
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CompositionForming compositions that naturally lead the viewer's eye, making for a captivating piece.
Interview with
2D Animator, Ennuikal
Question.01
Is there a specific reason why you chose this specific topic/themes?
I chose a mix between animation and illustration as I feel both areas are my strong suits and the ones I have the most interest in. I believe it is best for me to teach something I not only have a great passion for but also have been honing my craft on for a long portion of my life. I'll be able to provide a lot of unique insight to the illustration and animation process by bringing to the table many unique methods that can help artists experimenting in these mediums.
Question.02
Please share your thoughts on the industry's job market and what you see in the industry's future.
With the rise of indie animation and smaller studios, I believe that animators will be able to thrive working independently. Not to mention, while the market might seem bleak at times, it's important to remember that great works of animation are still being created worldwide. The animation industry having its ups and downs is nothing new, and I like to believe that the market will have its ups in the future, even when things may seem chaotic in the present. In addition, with the internet, it's never been easier for up and coming talents to get recruited to work for big studios. Not only do crowdfunding sites help creators fund their projects, but there's also countless numbers of people willing to collaborate out of their love for creating art.
Question.03
What do you think is the most important trait(s) to success in your industry?
The most important trait would be the ability to adapt. This doesn't only apply to things such as adapting to a production's artstyle, but also to things outside of the art-making process. Qualities such as the ability to adapt to schedule changes and work with new peers demonstrate a person's capacity to adjust to their specific work environment, which I feel will allow them to be flexible and reliable.
If one is not careful, standing out could become a liability in being hired as an animator by a company or project manager. Most companies and project managers want people who can bring their unique energy into a project while maintaining cohensiveness, in contrast to unintentionally standing out too much. However, when it comes to succeeding as an indie animator in our online era, a unique style, if anything, will benefit the artist by allowing them to stand out from the crowd.
If one is not careful, standing out could become a liability in being hired as an animator by a company or project manager. Most companies and project managers want people who can bring their unique energy into a project while maintaining cohensiveness, in contrast to unintentionally standing out too much. However, when it comes to succeeding as an indie animator in our online era, a unique style, if anything, will benefit the artist by allowing them to stand out from the crowd.
Required Programs
This course will use Clip Studio Paint EX.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
