3D Animation Basics

Bring your 3D creations to life with professional animation techniques and motion principles

Animation Fundamentals

This course teaches you the essential principles of 3D animation, from basic keyframing to advanced character performance. You will learn how to create believable motion that captivates audiences.

Animation Course Content

Course Information

Duration: 10 weeks

Level: Intermediate

Price: $349

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Prerequisites

Basic understanding of 3D software interface and navigation. Completion of 3D Modeling Fundamentals or equivalent experience recommended.

Course Includes

  • 40+ hours of instruction
  • Animation rigs and assets
  • Weekly live sessions
  • Portfolio review

What You Will Learn

Master the principles that make animation come alive

Motion Principles

Learn the 12 principles of animation and how to apply them in 3D space for believable character movement

Keyframe Animation

Master keyframe techniques, timing, and spacing to create smooth and dynamic motion

Character Performance

Bring characters to life with personality, emotion, and compelling acting choices

Course Modules

Comprehensive curriculum for animation mastery

Week 1-2: Animation Basics

Introduction to keyframes, timeline navigation, and basic object animation. Learn the interface and fundamental concepts.

Week 3-4: Timing and Spacing

Master the relationship between timing and spacing. Create animations with proper weight and momentum.

Week 5-6: Character Rigging

Understand character rigs and controls. Learn how to work with bones, IK, and FK systems.

Week 7-8: Walk Cycles

Create professional walk cycles and understand locomotion principles for different character types.

Week 9: Facial Animation

Bring emotion to your characters through facial animation and lip sync techniques.

Week 10: Final Performance

Create a complete character performance piece showcasing all the skills you have learned.

Animation Techniques

Professional methods used in film and games

Pose to Pose

Learn to create strong key poses and refine the motion between them for maximum impact

Straight Ahead

Develop fluid, spontaneous animation by working frame by frame for organic movement

Graph Editor

Master the graph editor to fine-tune animation curves and create perfect motion

Career Opportunities

Where animation skills can take you

Film and TV

Work on animated features, visual effects, and television productions for major studios and streaming platforms.

Game Development

Create character animations, cinematics, and gameplay animations for AAA and indie game studios.

Advertising

Produce engaging animated commercials and promotional content for brands and marketing agencies.

Freelance

Build a successful freelance career working on diverse projects for clients around the world.

Why Choose This Course

Learn from the best at comfortecohandma

Expert Instruction

Learn from animators who have worked on major films and games

Real Projects

Build portfolio pieces that showcase your skills to potential employers

Lifetime Access

Keep learning with unlimited access to all course materials and updates

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Transform your 3D skills with professional animation training from comfortecohandma.

Location

66 S Logan St, Denver, CO 80209, United States

Phone

+17204384448

Email

community@comfortecohandma.world

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