Animated Illustrations Inspired by Nature
A course by Andres Rossi | Wildthings Studio , Graphic Designer and Animation Director
Joined May 2015
Make your animation project inspired by nature and bring your illustrations to life with After Effects.
Make your animation project inspired by nature and bring your illustrations to life with After Effects.
Joined May 2015
In this online course, led by Andrés Rossi, a graphic designer specialized in animation and motion graphics, you will discover how to bring your illustrations to life through animation. With his Wildthings studio in the Argentine mountains, Andrés has worked for renowned brands such as Facebook and Disney, fusing his passion for nature with his creative projects.
Throughout this course, you will learn to observe your environment and use it as a source of inspiration to create impressive animations. Using the tools of Photoshop and After Effects, Andrés will guide you in creating an animated scene in a natural environment.
The course is divided into several stages. You will begin by going out to explore your immediate environment, taking sketches and ideas. Then, you will move on to creating a moodboard and designing the characters in Photoshop. Later, you will develop the storyboard of your scene and convert it into styleframes, adding color to it. Next, you'll learn the basics of animation and create an animatic to guide the execution of your piece.
What will you learn in this online course?
37 lessons & 30 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (22)
- 840 students
- 37 lessons (8h 30m)
- 30 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe After Effects
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
In this course, you will carry out a final project that consists of creating an animated scene in a natural environment. Using the techniques and tools learned throughout the course, you will bring your illustrations to life, animating your characters and elements in an environment inspired by nature.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at graphic designers, illustrators, animators and anyone interested in learning how to create animations based on observing the environment. No prior knowledge of animation is required, but basic knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects is recommended.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you will need access to a computer with Photoshop and After Effects installed. In addition, a basic knowledge of these tools is recommended to get the most out of the course content. No additional material is required, just your creativity and desire to learn.
New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.
Reviews
A course by Andres Rossi | Wildthings Studio
Andrés Rossi es un reconocido diseñador y director de animación y motion graphics. Con su especialidad en contar historias a través de la animación, se ha destacado en proyectos para marcas como MTV, Disney, Nickelodeon, Facebook, Google, NatGeo y Globosat.
Hace algunos años, Andrés dejó su vida en la ciudad para dirigir su estudio de animación en las montañas, donde encuentra inspiración en la naturaleza para sus proyectos cotidianos. Su enfoque va más allá de las herramientas utilizadas y se centra en los conceptos que dan vida a sus animaciones, ya sea en 2D tradicional, cut-out o 3D.
Andrés tiene una pasión por trabajar en proyectos alineados con sus valores éticos, como la naturaleza, la vida salvaje, la ecología, las energías renovables y temas relacionados con el comportamiento y la salud humana. Su enfoque artesanal y su dedicación a cada acción y keyframe le permiten contar historias cautivadoras a través de la animación.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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influences
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U2
Sowing the idea: observation and storyboard
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Search for inspiration and sketches
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References
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Character design
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Storyboard and composition
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Refine sketches 1
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Refine the sketches 2
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U3
Design
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style frames 1
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style frames 2
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style frames 3
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file preparation
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local color vs. not local
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animation principles
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Animatic
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U4
animation process
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Animation curves in After Effects
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Shapes and Effects Layers
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camera animation
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Animation of plants and environment 1
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Animation of plants and environment 2
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Preparation and rigging of characters 1
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Preparation and rigging of characters 2
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Preparation and rigging of characters 3
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character animation 1
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character animation 2
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character animation 3
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character animation 4
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Character Animation 5
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Character Animation 6
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character animation 7
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character animation 8
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character animation 9
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Character Animation 10
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U5
post production
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Last details 1
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last details 2
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composition and color
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Music and SFX
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FP
Final project
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Animate an illustration inspired by nature
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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ligeia_poe
Really well done course and full of useful information! It gave me many tips on Photoshop and After Effects and the various steps to get from inspiration to the final video.
Andres Rossi is exhaustive and explains the various steps very well. I would definitely recommend this course!
rakeshkulaye
Awesome.
samisaurio
aprendiendo un montón
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fabianrey93
Un excelente curso para quien quiera iniciar o perfeccionar su técnica y mejorar en affter effecs lo recomiendo bastante
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rochii_spaciuk
Muy bueno! Conozco a Andres por su estudio, un genio en todo lo que hace.
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