Brand: Coloso.
Price: 180 USD
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Instructor

Nahu

2D FX Animator

Hi, I’m Nahu. I’m a freelance 2D FX Animator currently working as an Effects Animation Director and Key Animator at Studio MAPPA, and I also create FX for SpindleHorse Toons. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with studios such as Flying Bark Productions, Cartoon Network Studios, Powerhouse Animation, Golden Wolf, and Deep Sky, contributing to projects including Adventure Time, Attack on Titan, Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and more.

My path into animation wasn’t anything elaborate. I started out as a kid drawing on a Nintendo DS with my cousin, then moved on to simple flipbook animations and small experiments on my phone. Eventually, I discovered online animation communities, which opened up an entirely new world. Step by step, that curiosity grew into a career.

In this class, my goal is to share the way I approach FX—how to observe motion, break effects down into manageable ideas, and build complexity step by step. Rather than aiming for perfection right away, we’ll focus on understanding why effects move the way they do and how to apply that knowledge across different situations.

Interview

Meet the Instructor

Question 01

What makes your class different from other classes?

I’d say what sets this class apart is the journey from simple FX animations to fully developed, complex sequences. The wide range of lessons keeps the experience engaging for artists at different skill levels. If you’re a beginner just starting out with FX, you’ll follow a clear, step-by-step path that gradually becomes more advanced as your skills grow. If you’re more experienced, there are still plenty of challenging lessons, and revisiting the fundamentals may offer a fresh perspective on techniques you already know.

Question 02

Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?

My art journey began when I was a kid, drawing with my cousin on our Nintendo DS systems. Although I didn’t pursue art seriously beyond that at the time, it was when I truly started drawing. As a lifelong fan of animated shows, I eventually began making simple stick-figure animations in flipbooks, before moving on to animating on my smartphone. Around that time, I also started seeking out art and animation online and discovered various animation communities. Over time—and almost before I realized it—I landed my first gig as an animator, and I haven’t looked back since.

Question 03

Do you have any advice for your students?

Keep drawing. As cliché as it may sound, consistent practice is what leads to results in the long run. I struggled with this myself, often looking for quick ways to improve and feeling discouraged when progress felt slow. But as long as you practice with intention and stay consistent, it’s only a matter of time before you begin to see the improvements you’re working toward.

Class Details

You'll Learn

Animation Fundamentals and Basic Notation

Learn key animation principles that support FX animation, along with an introduction to the basic notations commonly used in professional workflows.

Understanding FX Through References

Create more believable FX by closely observing and analyzing real-world and animated references.

From Sketch to Cleaned-Up Result

Work through the full animation process from start to finish—beginning with rough sketches that define the shape of an effect and gradually refining them into a fully realized animation.

Starting with Simple FX

Learn the basics of FX and build a versatile library of simple animations that can be applied to a wide range of situations, while gradually preparing for increased complexity.

Combining Advanced FX

Once you have the fundamentals down, explore more advanced animation concepts and create more challenging effects. From large water splashes, fires, and smoke clouds to small explosions, you will also begin combining FX to create a wide variety of scenes.

Creating a Complex Multi-FX Scene

At the end of the course, use everything you’ve learned to create a complex, FX-heavy scene from scratch, while incorporating aspects of the anime production workflow.

Curriculum

In-Depth Look

Release (Ch. 1 - Ch. 30) : 2026. 02. 22. (UTC-8)
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Required Tools

This course will use Clip Studio Paint EX.
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Progressive FX Animation: From Fundamentals to Multi-FX Shot

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Building the Foundations

Core Elements in Motion

Advanced FX Techniques

Multi-FX Shot: Studio Workflow

Conclusion

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Progressive FX Animation: From Fundamentals to Multi-FX Shot

Class Details

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OT

Building the Foundations

Core Elements in Motion

Advanced FX Techniques

Multi-FX Shot: Studio Workflow

Conclusion

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