Illustrator,Ormille Details
Intro
Learn to animate an illustration from an Animation Director/Illustrator, Ormille
This class includes the basic fundamentals of character illustration and extends the illustration format to a short animation. It designed to assist artists who aim to diversify their style and enhance their learning on the art journey.
As an Illustrator/Director, I’ll share insights and tips to guide you in crafting a remarkable finished music video from a looping animation that we will make throughout this course. Join me on this journey from visualizing a character to bringing them to life for a 4-5 seconds looping animated music video.
I've collaborated with a friend to create a music piece exclusively for our final music video project. This unique soundtrack will be made available to all our students for personal use within the scope of this class. However, kindly refrain from using it for any other purposes.
I've collaborated with a friend to create a music piece exclusively for our final music video project. This unique soundtrack will be made available to all our students for personal use within the scope of this class. However, kindly refrain from using it for any other purposes.
Class Perks
Get These Coloso Exclusives
Final PSD Files
Music File (Song by. Mahado)
Hand Drawn 2D Effects
After Effects Project Files
*This music is for class project purposes only
Expert Illustrator/Director Ormille’s portfolio
※ This portfolio includes fan art
Why Take This Class?
This class is an accumulation of my experience in the Japanese animation industry and as a freelance illustrator. This will serve as a good starting point for people who want to draw as a hobby and even artists with experience who want to start venturing outside of character illustration. I’m excited for you to join me in this artistic adventure where we create a character together and bring them to life!
Get Ready for the Real-World 12 Class Exercises
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Moodboard -
Expression Sheet -
Pose Sheet
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Shadows, Colors and Textures -
Character in 3 Different Perspectives -
Scene color setup
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Different Blending modes -
Rendering Objects/Furniture -
Character and Environment
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Rough Character Animation -
Inbetween -
Post Production
Final Class Results
Instructor
Illustrator/Director
Ormille
Hey! I’m Ormille, you can call me Oru. You might know me online as the artist who only draws greens but outside of that I am a Tokyo based Illustrator/Director. I have worked on a handful of animated commercials and music videos and I am honored to have worked alongside some of the most talented artists in the industry and I have learned so much while working with them.
I have been part of every facet of the production pipeline from pre-production to post-production. To have this much visibility over the creative process of a project is a blessing as an artist and I am excited to share all these skills I’ve picked up over my years in the industry in this course.
Director at animation studio, Ormille
Projects & Awards
Directed: Simple Decisions short animation (1st Production IG: Indies Anime Award, Outstanding performance)
Directed タクトホームCM/わたしたちの仕事
Directed odol - side by side (Lyric Video)
Directed 【オリジナル楽曲】POP-TALK / 夕刻ロベル【HOLOSTARS】
Highlights
Class Highlights
Learn from a professional Animation Director
Dive into the creative process of a professional Director! Learn from an industry experienced artist, mastering the fundamentals to advanced techniques in a structured workflow. Elevate your skills for success in the dynamic world of illustration and animation.
Dynamic Character Poses
Discover the art of drawing fluid poses that show your knowledge of human flexibility! Avoid those stiff poses, learn a fundamental skill that will elevate your illustrations and can even translate to a crucial skill for 2D character animation.
Illustration to Animation Transition
Unlock the magic of storytelling! Our class teaches illustration, and then dives into turning your art into vibrant 2D animations. Elevate your creativity and watch your characters come alive!
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Anatomy FundamentalsUnlock the fundamentals of anatomy and poses with a realistic touch. Whether in still illustrations or dynamic animations, the pose of your character dictates varied movements of the body and hair. Dive into the anatomy and motion, and emerge with a mastery of character dynamics. -
Proportions and Concept BuildingDiscover the basics of anime character illustration in proportions and concept building.' Learn how to draw characters with the right proportions and create unique concepts. -
Poses and CharacteristcsExplore the world of poses and characteristics with insights from our animation director. Learn how poses and characteristics breathe life into characters. This class guides you in creating unique and dynamic characters, enhancing your skills in animation and storytelling.
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BackgroundsExplore the art of backgrounds in this class that spotlights characters while offering essential tips on creating captivating environments. Learn to balance characters and backgrounds, gaining the foundational knowledge to create visually stunning illustrations & animations. -
Animation FundamentalsAnimation fundamentals after mastering character illustration. Learn the essentials of animation, including in-between frames. Elevate your skills, bringing characters to life with captivating movements. -
Pro Tips and WorkprocessPro tips and work process to discover Ormille's animation studio expertise. Get practical insights and learn useful tips from his long career, improving your creative skills and workflow.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
In-Depth Look
SECTION 01. OT
01. Orientation
- Introducing your instructor
- What I do professionally vs a hobby
- Helpful resources
- Career Possibilities
SECTION 02. Character Basics
02. Moodboard
- Character lore
- Envisioning your character
- Gather references
03. Head
- Head anatomy overview
- Facial proportions
- Hairstyles
- Facial features
- Expression sheet
04. Body I
- Body anatomy overview
- Body proportions
- Silhouettes
- Gesture drawing
- Pose sheet
05. Body II
- Hand anatomy overview
- Proportions
- Hand tests
- Bust pose sheet
SECTION 03. Character Deatils
06. Clothing, Hair, Accessories
- Fashion overview
- Using moodboard
- Hairstyles, clothing
- Fabric, layering
- Drawing clothes on bust pose sheet
07. Values, Lighting
- Value, light theories
- Highlight, midtones, darks
- Shading tests
- Adding shadows on bust pose sheet
08. Colors
- Color overview
- Color combinations
- Temperature, environment
- Purpose of colors
- Colouring the bust pose sheet
09. Texture
- Material overview
- Skin, hair, fur
- Rock, metal, wood
- Water, food
- Adding texture to the bust pose sheet
SECTION 04. Composition
10. Thumbnails, Storytelling
- Storyboard study
- Framing a scene
- Creating depths
- Mood and purpose
- Drawing your character in different scenarios
11. Perspective
- Perspective overview
- Simple shapes in perspective
- Characters in perspective
12. Building a scene
- Rough scenario thumbnail
- Finalizing perspective
- 3D scene setup (CSP)
- Lighting setup
- Color setup
SECTION 05. Illustration
13. Drawing Method
- Reviewing scene
- Lineart, strokes
- Illustration techniques
- Layering, masking
- Blending modes
14. Character Shading Methods
- Drawing character with applied knowledge
- Rendering techniques
- Hair shading
- Clothing shading
15. Fine Tuning, Adjustments
- Colour grading
- Blur and sharpen
- Effects and other details
SECTION 06. Background
16. Background Illustration
- Environment overview
- Interior exploration
- Finalizing 3D scene layout
- Environment rendering techniques
17. Character and the Environment
- Character/environment light interaction
- Shading techniques on furniture
- Finishing the piece
- Final adjustments
SECTION 07. Animation Basics
18. Setting up CSP for Animation
- Timeline
- Keyframes and inbetweens
- Camera motion
- Basic workflow
- Timing, timesheet, layering
19. Simple Animation Workflow
- Animation layout
- Rough key animation
- Adjusting timing
- Final key animation
- Inbetweens
20. Line and Paint
- Line anti-alias
- Cel animation painting
- Fill bucket and lasso fill
21. Finishing Animation
- Animating effects
- Camera motion
- Exporting image sequence output
SECTION 08. After Effects
22. Setting up Project
- Workspace template
- Tool functions
- Importing cels
- Folder structure
- Plug-ins
23. Compositing and Post Production
- OLM Line
- Composition hierarchy
- Effects and layer modes
24. Bringing the Art to Life
- Animating elements
- Timing and third party resources
- Adding sound/music
25. Exporting Project
- File types
- Optimizing file size
- Rendering tips
SECTION 09. Conclusion
26. Discipline and Practice
- Exercises for discipline
- Tests for refreshing memory
- Putting the lessons learned to practice
27. End Notes
- Concluding the course
*The release date of this class, curriculum images, and associated content can be changed without prior notice.
** Class videos may be seperated for a more streamlined viewing experience
Interview with
Animation Director Ormille
Question.01
Why did you choose this specific topic?
I chose this topic because it is the perfect middle ground between my passion for filmmaking and animation and character illustration that I think will be easy for artists to get into even beginners.
Question.02
What makes your class different from other classes?
My class goes beyond teaching illustration techniques, it serves as a miniature model of the animation production pipeline that can be scaled to full production. We begin with pre-production, production and post-production that is easy to follow and beginner friendly.
Question.03
What would be the most important takeaway from your class?
There is so much to do in the creative industry, just knowing how to draw can open so many opportunities for you and it can be quite overwhelming if you don’t know where you stand. I think it’s important to keep challenging yourself and keep being curious to learn something new. It doesn’t have to be strictly about art, just observing what’s around you can spark some new discoveries. Keep being curious and passionate!
Required Programs
This course will use Clip Studio Paint, After Effects.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized lecture experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the lecture.
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