2DAnimator,proro Details
Intro
Class Intro
2D Animator, proro
Discover how I craft action scenes for real-world projects using skills I honed in Japan, the home of 2D action animation.
Animation Essentials
for Creating Impactful Action
proro, the renowned Korean animator behind keyframes for hit anime series like Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, One-Punch Man, and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, shares his practical skills and workflow for crafting dramatic long-take action scenes—the highlight of shōnen manga! Dive into his actual process for creating dynamic, high-quality action sequences and develop the strong, refined animation skills that will guide you into the Japanese anime industry.
From basic practice exercises for realistic action to crafting your own long takes! Learn practical techniques that extend beyond simple effects, including how to direct impactful action scenes and incorporate FX. Join Proro today and start creating captivating action scenes just like he does!
[Keyframes created for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 42 (0:38-0:47)]
[Keyframes created for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 42 (0:38-0:47)]
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18. Step 4: Rough Sketch 01
- Draw the character rough sketch over the body
- Align the background and perspective accurately
- Refine the movement
- Align the background and perspective accurately
- Refine the movement
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11 Clip Studio Files of Exercises for Ongoing Practice and Learning -
Class Materials and Tips for Aspiring Animators to Land Their Dream Jobs
Class Material Details
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Original Files for Every Stage of Creating Long-Take Action Scenes- Storyboard 1 (.clip)
- Storyboard 2 (.clip)
- Main roughs and rough keyframes (.clip)
- Effects (.clip)
- Finished keyframes (.clip) -
Class Materials Used by proro- Files for setting up your workflow
- Storyboard sheet
- Layout sheet
- Timesheet -
Original Clip Studio Files- 10 exercises (.clip)
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Who Should Take This Class?
Animation Freshmen and Non-Majors Aspiring to Work in the Japanese Anime Industry
Aspiring Animators Looking to Build Portfolios for Applications to Anime Studios
Junior Animators Aiming to Create Polished and Impactful Action Scenes
Expert 2D Animator, proro's Portfolio
Keyframes for Chainsaw Man, Episode 6
Keyframes for Boruto, Episode 189
Keyframes for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 42 (0:38-0:47)
Keyframes for Kaiju No. 8, Episode 7
Keyframes for the opening of Mashle: Magic and Muscles Season 2 (1:12-1:15)
Keyframes for the promotional video of Fate/Grand Order - Ordeal Call II: Wastehole of the Unsalvageable, Id (0:06-0:08)
Why Take This Class?
Are you thinking about becoming an animator in Japan, the undeniable home of anime? Then you should seize this rare opportunity to hear about the Japanese anime industry from an in-demand professional animator. He will share not only his own pipeline for creating keyframes but also tips for finding work abroad and quickly adapting to real-world projects.
Produce dynamic action scenes and Japanese-style animations like a pro, as Proro reveals how he worked at renowned studios like MAPPA and Wit Studio and created widely loved works in Japan. This practical action animation class will show you how to break into the Japanese anime industry.
10+ Class Exercises
Part 01. Basics of Action Animation
Creating Detailed Movements
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Arcs -
Smears -
Flapping -
Background Animation
Part 02. Advanced Action Animation
Strong Impact and Speed
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Creating Exaggerated Movements -
Slow Motion -
One-on-One Fight Scenes
Part 03. Effects for More Dramatic Actions
Enhancing an Action’s Impact with FX
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Smoke -
Fragments -
Impact Frames
Part 04. The Process of Creating Long-Take Action Scenes
Making an Anime Action Scene Yourself
Stage 1: Storyboarding for Action Scenes
Stage 2: Layout for Action Scenes
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Stage 3: Main Roughs -
Stage 4: Rough Keyframes 1 -
Stage 5: Rough Keyframes 2
Fight Scene Featuring Multiple Characters
Instructor
2D Animator
proro
Hi, I’m proro, an animator with six years of experience creating keyframes for prestigious Japanese studios like MAPPA, Wit Studio, and Madhouse. I’ve contributed to popular shōnen anime such as Chainsaw Man, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Frieren: Beyond the Journey’s End, primarily focusing on action scenes.
This class will cover the basic principles of action animation that I’ve valued throughout my career, as well as the practical skills that will help you land a job in Japan’s anime industry. Join me now to create your own action animations and build a portfolio that will appeal to Japanese anime studios.
2D Animator, proro
[Current]
2D key animator at MAPPA
[Previous]
Former: 2D key animator at Production I.G
Former: 2D key animator at Wit Studio
Former: 2D key animator at Studio Mir
Projects & Awards
[Participated Projects]
2023-2024: 2D key animator at Production I.G
2022-2023: 2D key animator at Wit Studio
2020-2021: 2D key animator at Studio Pierrot
2019-2020: 2D key animator at Studio Mir
2019: Keyframes for One-Punch Man Season 2 (Episode 12)
2019: Keyframes for Vinland Saga (Episode 22)
2016-2023: Keyframes for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (Opening 12 and Episodes 151, 162, 166, 167, 175, 189, and 293)
2021: Keyframes for the film Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (Credited under real name)
2021: Keyframes for The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace (Episodes 1 and 8)
2021: Keyframes for the film Jujutsu Kaisen 0
2022: Keyframes for Yurei Deco (Episode 2)
2022: Keyframes for Chainsaw Man (Episodes 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, and 12)
2023: Keyframes for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 (Episodes 28 and 42)
2023-2024: Keyframes for Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Episode 12)
2024: Keyframes for Mashle: Magic And Muscles Season 2 (Opening and Episode 24)
2024: Keyframes for promotional videos
2024: Keyframes for Kaiju No. 8 (Episodes 7 and 9)"
Highlights
Class Highlights
Explore the Five-Stage Practical Workflow for Creating Long-Take Action Scenes
Produce long-take action scenes using a five-stage workflow. Learn the practical pipeline for action animation, which includes scene planning, storyboarding, choosing lenses, and drawing characters in a background layout using perspective. Create your own rough keyframes and clean them up to give your scene a more dynamic and finished appearance.
Enhance Detail and Impact for More Powerful Actions
Study the essential movements and details required for actions, and work on basic exercises to practice techniques that enhance the impact of an action, such as arcs, timing, smears, and flapping. Learn additional skills to make an action scene even more dynamic and fun, such as key poses that leave powerful impressions, dramatic effects, and background animation.
A Practical Guide to Breaking into Japan’s Anime Industry
Drawing on his six years of experience, Korean animator Proro will share everything about the anime industry, including how to get a job in Japan (the birthplace of anime), his entire workflow, and the roles of the animation team and key animators. Do you want to work in the anime industry but don’t know where to start? Let the professional, Proro, guide you through everything from practical work to how to make your pro debut.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Understand the Basics for Adding Detail to ActionsStart practicing animation by learning the basics, such as setting up your workspace and using brushes and a lightbox. Work on various exercises that explore the fundamentals step by step, including designing the base of a character for your action scene, planning actions using arcs and timing, and adding detail with smears. -
Produce Exciting Action Scenes Full of Impact and SpeedDiscover a range of action animation techniques to add dramatic elements, such as exaggerated poses, punch actions using arcs and timing, and smears and sweat. Learn to utilize the effect of force and combine multiple characters’ actions to produce fast, powerful action scenes. -
Boost the Impact of Actions by Studying the Principles and Application of FXExplore various effects used in action scenes, focusing on their types and principles. Familiarize yourself with FX frequently used in real-world projects, such as smoke effects for enhancing a scene’s impact, fragments that dynamically show a character’s strength, and eye-catching impact frames, as well as things to note when using them.
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Create Long-Take Action Scenes Following a Practical PipelineGain hands-on experience with the anime industry's workflow by working through a five-stage pipeline that includes storyboards, layouts, main roughs, rough keyframes, and final cleanup. Learn how to apply the basic and advanced skills of animating action scenes covered in the curriculum to real projects, and create a dynamic, high-quality long-take action scene that comes to life. -
Understanding the Filming and Timesheet Creation Processes for AnimatorsDelve into every stage of the actual animation process used in Japan’s anime industry. Study how to create timesheets and film exciting action scenes with cameras, giving your scene and screen a more finished and lively look. Plus, master the basics of writing camera directions, an essential skill for animators. -
From the Anime Production Process to Making a Pro DebutMany aspiring animators dream of working in Japan. Discover what it’s really like to work in Japan’s anime industry, which is known for its high entry barriers, as well as tips for becoming a professional animator in Japan. Proro will share how to build a competitive and appealing portfolio as an animator, as well as other various skills.
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2D Animator, proro
Question.01
What do you consider your strengths
when you work?
I can easily create action scenes, which is something few animators can do, and I also have the skills to fully respond to the director’s demands. Even in Japan, it’s hard to find animators capable of producing action scenes that satisfy expectations, especially if the work has a lot of fans. I, on the other hand, have successfully created action scenes for many popular anime series, which is why I’d like to share how to produce quality action scenes as well as practical tips for meeting the director’s expectations as an animator.
Question.02
What are the purpose and unique qualities of this class?
I’m going to demonstrate the process of creating dazzling and complicated action scenes using the most basic principles. Using the 12 basics of animation, which are commonly taught in academies and on YouTube, you’ll create a high-quality action scene and study the fundamental principles of action animation to produce actions commonly seen in anime. Based on my extensive industry experience, I’ll also share tips for delivering results that satisfy the staff.
Question.03
What benefit does this class have for learners?
It’s difficult to find animators who can create action scenes in the anime industry, let alone in colleges and high schools. Being able to create what other animators can’t means that you can build a stronger portfolio than them. This class also explores the workflow used in Japan’s anime industry, where I work, and what kind of portfolio you need to land a job there, which may eventually lead you to take part in popular works.
Required Programs
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- Clip Studio EX 3.0.
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