FREE ANIMATION TUTORIALS

2D To 3D Photo Conversion Using a Displacement Map

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:26:42 -0500

Convert 2D Photos or Videos into 3D using a displacement map.

Using Parenting and Puppet Tools

Sat, 7 Mar 2009 23:16:33 -0500

In this podcast I will show you how to use parenting and the puppet tool to create a basic bone structure for animating arms. This can also be used for legs.

Using Time Remapping for Lip-sync

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 23:08:52 -0500

Time Remapping is a great tool to use for rigging an animated character. Using time remapping in conjunction with a NULL helps with speeding up animation workflow. This process can be used for other elements in the character rig. Click on image to start tutorial full screen in new window.

Creating a Character in Photoshop

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 22:43:19 -0500

I will walk you through what you will need to create for a dynamic and versatile animated character. The more organized the file the better it is to rig and animate. Click on image to start tutorial full screen in new window.

After Effects and Flash Similarities

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 20:39:20 -0500

If you know one of these programs then you are half way to knowing the other. After Effects and Flash are very similar in their layout and organization of their projects. The main differences are that Flash has a strong drawing and programing aspect where After Effects focuses on compositing, effects and high end graphic output.