Free Online Hand-Drawn Animation Courses & MOOCs

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Introduction to Hand-Drawn Animation With Animatic (Skillshare)

CS: Information & Technology

Embark on a creative journey into the world of hand-drawn animation with this introductory course designed for beginners. Utilize the free Animatic app to bring your animations to life on any mobile device. Our expert instructor will guide you through every step of the process, from initial sketches to polished final frames. Explore fundamental principles such as timing, spacing, and the essential techniques of squash & stretch. By the end of this course, you'll have a completed hand-drawn animation under your belt, ready to share with the world.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Motion Spacing Animation

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Create a Hand-Drawn .GIF in Photoshop (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Transform your creativity into moving images! This course will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating charming, hand-drawn animated GIFs in Adobe Photoshop. Whether you're aiming to enhance your blog's visual appeal or just want to craft the perfect reaction GIF, this class is for you. Discover how easy it can be to animate your own characters and lettering, from initial sketches to final exports.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Photoshop Adobe Photoshop Animation

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Make Your First Hand-Drawn Animation In TVPaint (Skillshare)

Architecture & Design

Discover the art of hand-drawn animation with our beginner-friendly course on TVPaint. Whether you're a novice or an aspiring animator, this class will guide you through the basics of creating captivating, pencil-on-paper style animations using the powerful TVPaint Animation 11 software.

Self Paced

Self-Paced

Animation Hand-Drawn Animation 2D Animation