Expressive Techniques for Character Animation

Identification and Drawing of Keyframes

A course by Memé Candia , Graphic Designer and Animator

Graphic Designer and Animator. Las Heras, Argentina.
Joined March 2019
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3,352 students
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About the video: Identification and Drawing of Keyframes

Overview

“In this lesson, I am going to explain the concept of keyframe or key points. We will analyze the reference video to locate the key tips in each movement. ”

In this video lesson Memé Candia addresses the topic: Identification and Drawing of Keyframes, which is part of the Domestika online course: Expressive Techniques for Character Animation. Turn your characters into actors packed with emotion and create animated scenes full of life.

Partial transcription of the video

“In this lesson. i will discuss the concept of keyframes or key points. We'll analyze the reference video we filmed to locate the key points of each movement. Animation is achieved through a sequence of drawings. Each drawing is called a frame. but not all drawings serve the same purpose. nor have the same significance. Keyframes. also known as key drawings. are the images that define the beginning and conclusion of a specific For example. a character getting up from a chair Initially. the character is seated; in the final frame. the character is seen standing up. These two drawings establis...”

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Course summary for: Expressive Techniques for Character Animation

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (128)
  • 3352 students
  • 4 units
  • 20 lessons (3h 32m)
  • 4 downloads
  • Category

    3D & Animation, Illustration
  • Areas

    Animation, Character Animation, Character Design, Digital Drawing

Memé Candia

Memé Candia
A course by Memé Candia

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Graphic Designer and Animator

Memé Candia is a graphic designer and professional 2D character animator from Mendoza, Argentina. Her first experience with animation was at Vlexus studio, where she produced content for television before ultimately deciding to dedicate herself to it full time.

Throughout her journey as a freelancer and collaborator with several advertising studios, she's had the opportunity to work on campaigns for brands like Disney XD, Cartoon Network, Coca-Cola, Uber, and Nike. She currently works alongside her friends and colleagues in her own animation studio, Bonkers Animation.


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Expressive Techniques for Character Animation. Illustration, 3D, and Animation course by Memé Candia

Expressive Techniques for Character Animation

A course by Memé Candia
Graphic Designer and Animator. Las Heras, Argentina.
Joined March 2019
  • 100% positive reviews (128)
  • 3,352 students