Introduction to 2D Animation with TVPaint
First animation sketch
A course by Kultnation , Artist and director of animated projects
About the video: First animation sketch
Overview
“In this lesson we will begin to animate our character using gestural drawing with particular emphasis on the line of action. I will show you how to establish the Key Poses and I will explain the importance of the line of action in the communication of the movement. We will use the concepts of drawing backwards, and reverse playback with our digital flipbook to ensure that the drawing of our animation is as solid as possible. ”
In this video lesson Kultnation addresses the topic: First animation sketch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to 2D Animation with TVPaint. Learn traditional animation secrets to create fresh, 100% digital animated clips.
Partial transcription of the video
“ANIMATION 1st ANIMATION TICKET In this lesson, we will encourage our character using the gestural drawing. We will place particular emphasis on the line of action and we will analyze the reference video of our boxer to be able to extract the key poses of the movement This with the aim of building a solid and consistent animation. Let's draw! Before starting that, we need to analyze our reference video and understand what is happening. So, it’s not very complicated, that's why it made me interesting because it's a cycle and it's not something that is extremely complicated in a matter of move...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to 2D Animation with TVPaint
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2D Animation, Animation

Kultnation
A course by Kultnation
Vinny Morales, more commonly known as Kultnation, specializes in developing and animating visual concepts for animation and motion graphics projects. Throughout his career, he has designed and visually developed opening credits for movies, branding projects for TV channels, and TV ads.
Kultnation works with clients all around the globe and has given talks at festivals, such as Offf Mexico and Offf Barcelona. His work has been published and showcased at Pictoplasma Festival, the Carrillo Gil Art Museum, the Musée d’Art Contemporain du Vale de Marne, IdN Magazine and the Type Director’s Club in New York, among others.
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