2D Animation with a Comedic Tone
A course by Alexis MoyanoIllustrator, Animator, and Graphic Designer
A course by Alexis Moyano, Illustrator, Animator, and Graphic Designer
Learn traditional animation techniques and create fun, scroll-stopping video clips for social media
Animation brings together multiple disciplines, making it the perfect field for Argentine illustrator and animator Alexis Moyano to combine his passions for illustration and all things audiovisual.
In this online course, follow along as he guides you through the basics of 2D animation, the ins and outs of humor, and the keys to finding your own style and producing animated content.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 14 downloads
What will we do in the course
1 minute, 46 seconds
In good mood
4 minutes, 21 seconds
I have an idea
4 minutes, 33 seconds
Animation workflows
6 minutes, 38 seconds
I have no idea
3 minutes, 30 seconds
40%
8 minutes, 6 seconds
What's included in this course?
Get started by learning more about Alexis Moyano, his career in the creative world, and his greatest influences.
Then, dive into the world of humor, analyze what makes something funny, explore the tools that can help, and see how dialogue drives it all before learning about animation workflows.
Follow along as Alexis uses a real-life example to explain his own creative process, starting with the commission, drawing conceptual maps, and thinking about the characters and the relationships between them. After that, fine-tune your idea with a combination of brainstorming and "idea triggers" to develop the context and possible paths.
Next, analyze sound samples from different animated works, optimize the process of developing your project’s dialogue, and discover techniques for making it more fluid as you record and edit audio in Adobe Audition.
After that, explore the role of animactics in your storyboard before creating, designing, and animating your characters. Master the fundamentals of animation with Adobe Animate and use Lipsync to synchronize the audio track with your characters.
Then, move on to After Effects to take care of post-production, including color and details, before exporting your material in different formats and compressions. To wrap up, Alexis offers some tips on developing your professional profile and analyzing your audience to enhance your work.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Create a humorous, animated dialogue between two characters.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Drawing, animation, and humor enthusiasts looking to explore new forms of expression.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge of illustration or animation is required.
In terms of materials, you need a computer with any standard 2D animation program, a microphone or cell phone, and software for sound editing and post-production. Alexis recommends Adobe Animate and Adobe After Effects which have trial versions if you don't have them already. A graphics tablet can make your work easier but is not required.
Reviews
- 9 months ago
interesting course!
- 10 months ago
The teacher gives out an interesting vibe and very step by step. Easy to follow!
- 1 year ago
Excelente curso, facil de seguir.
- 1 year ago
très bon contenu pour les débutants.
- 1 year ago
非常棒的課程
Throughout his career, he has worked on several different types of projects, including web series, TV shows, commercials, book covers, and infographics. His animation work on social media, however, was what brought him increased visibility. In addition to expanding his audience, it led to work with companies such as Cartoon Network, TNT Sports, Nike, La Nación, Brahma, Fox Sports, Vans, Campari, Penguin Random House, and others.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
It all started some time ago
- In good mood
- I have an idea
- U3
Let's do something?
- Animation workflows
- I have no idea
- 40%
- Editing dialogues
- Animatic - I
- Animatic - II
- Character design
- U4
Let's animate
- Animation Vol. 1 - I
- Animation Vol. 1 - II
- Animation Vol. 2 - I
- Animation Vol. 2 - II
- Animation Vol. 2 - III
- U5
And now?
- Color and Finish
- Internet distribution
- Closing and conclusions
- FP
Final project
- 2D animation in humor key
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create humorous 2D animations, design expressive characters, work with sound and special effects, develop a digital workflow, and share your animations on social media and web platforms.
The course is aimed at people with basic drawing or design skills but is accessible for those wanting to start in 2D animation and digital cartooning.
You’ll need a computer with access to programs like Photoshop, Adobe Animate, or similar, an internet connection, and basic digital drawing skills.
The course teaches step-by-step techniques to create animated GIFs and motion graphics using digital tools, from sketching to final export.
Yes, you’ll learn how to develop illustrated comics, build visual narratives, and apply comic techniques in humorous animations.
Yes, the course covers sound editing, dialogue synchronization, and lip sync techniques to bring animated characters to life naturally.
It explores influences from 90s Japanese animation and visual elements from international comics to enrich your personal style and storytelling.