Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images
A course by Cyril CalgaroArt Director and 2D Animator
A course by Cyril Calgaro, Art Director and 2D Animator
Transform any sentence into a captivating minimalist 2D animation using After Effects and Illustrator
Learn to create a mesmerizing blend of abstract and geometric shapes using the logo and tagline of your choice! With years of experience in the world of animation under his belt, Cyril Calgaro guides you in devising an animated graphic sequence that's bursting with rhythm.
From storyboard to sound design, all the technical steps are covered in this catalogue of handy resources. By the end of this online course, you'll be able to use Illustrator and After Effects to create an infinite amount of amazing projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
36 lessons & 17 downloads
Minimalism in Animation
19 minutes, 45 seconds
Mood Board 1
17 minutes, 15 seconds
Mood Board 2
18 minutes, 54 seconds
Mood Board 3
15 minutes, 33 seconds
Getting Inspired and Find Ideas 1
14 minutes, 31 seconds
Getting Inspired and Find Ideas 2
14 minutes, 48 seconds
What's included in this course?
As a brief intro to course, discover Cyril Calgaro's freelance journey through the world of 2D animation. He talks about his greatest sources of inspiration and the graphics studios and cartoon universes that he particularly loves.
The time has come to begin developing your ideas! After an introduction to minimalism in animation, create a mood board using a client brief in order to better determine the general theme and atmosphere of your piece. Move on to create a storyboard on Illustrator. What are you waiting for?
Once you've got your sequences established, get stuck into the technical work. Start by creating an animatic to determine the duration, rhythm, and sound of the animation, before developing and animating each scene in After Effects. Finish off by adding textures and grain, then check the sound.
Wrap things up by exporting your animation and work on the finishing touches to the sound design and voice over for an exceptional rendering. Now share it on social media and watch it go viral!
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create an animated sequence in 2D using a logo and a tagline.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to improve their technical knowledge of 2D animation, sound design, Illustrator, and After Effects.
Requirements and materials
You need a computer installed with Illustrator, After Effects, and Media Encoder.
Basic knowledge of Illustrator is sufficient, but you'll need to be proficient in After Effects to follow the course.
Reviews
- 6 months ago
Curso completo para ver el proceso paso a paso, bien explicado y aprenderás varios trucos sino tienes un nivel de After Effects avanzado.
Lo recomiendo!
- 11 months ago
I'm just halfway through the course, but I already love it so much! The detailed explanations make the process fully understandable and the parts where the author develops his idea bring great inspiration. 100% must-watch!
- 1 year ago
Great course i love it
- 1 year ago
Excelente , me ayudo a comenzar mis animaciones de una manera ordenada, muy recomendado
- 2 years ago
Curso muito bom sobre animação 2d e um pouco de direção de arte também. Super recomendo.
He has worked on many projects throughout his career: advertising campaigns, documentaries, credits, and event projects. His clients include Arte, Club Med, the Paul Bocuse Institute, and the Lyon hospitals.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
From Idea to Creation
- Minimalism in Animation
- Mood Board 1
- Mood Board 2
- Mood Board 3
- Getting Inspired and Find Ideas 1
- Getting Inspired and Find Ideas 2
- Storyboard in Illustrator 1
- Storyboard in Illustrator 2
- Storyboard in Illustrator 3
- Storyboard in Illustrator 4
- Formatting and color 1
- Formatting and color 2
- Formatting and color 3
- U3
Producing the Animation with After Effects
- The Animatic 1
- The Animatic 2
- The Animatic 3
- Animation: The Introduction 1
- Animation: The Introduction 2
- Animation: The Introduction 3
- Animation: Intermediate Scenes 1
- Animation: Intermediate Scenes 2
- Animation: Intermediate Scenes 3
- Animation: Intermediate Scenes 4
- Animation: Intermediate Scenes 5
- Animation: Intermediate Scenes 6
- Animation: The End 1
- Animation: The End 2
- Animation: The End 3
- Animation: The End 4
- Animation: The End 5
- Textures, Adjustments and Exports 1
- Textures, Adjustments and Exports 2
- U4
Last Tips
- Sound Design and Voiceover
- Social Networks
- FP
Final project
- Minimalist 2D Animation: Transform Text into Images
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FAQs
This course is designed for those who already have basic skills in Illustrator and After Effects. It’s not for complete beginners but for creatives wanting to deepen their knowledge of minimalist animation and motion design.
You’ll need Adobe Illustrator and After Effects, plus basic drawing supplies for brainstorming and storyboarding. A computer compatible with these programs is recommended.
You’ll learn how to create minimalist animations, turn text into animated images, make storyboards, moodboards, and animatics, compose scenes, manage sound design, and prepare an original showreel for your professional projects.
The course covers creating minimalist animations, managing graphic projects, using moodboards, storyboards, transitions, sound effects, and professional motion design techniques for TV, web, or your portfolio.
Basic analytical drawing skills help but aren’t required. The course includes techniques for working with hand-drawing and digital tools to design effective graphic elements.
You’ll learn how to structure, animate, and present your projects, use the right transitions, showcase your minimalist creations, and prepare an eye-catching showreel to land gigs or jobs.
Yes, the course explains how to sync sound elements and voiceover with animation to boost storytelling impact and improve video quality.