Introduction to 2D Animation with TVPaint
Colorization and shading
A course by Kultnation , Artist and director of animated projects
About the video: Colorization and shading
Overview
“In this lesson I will explain the different systems that TvPaint offers to automatically color our animation. I will explain how to color the lights and shadows and using the cuvette and CTG Laters. Finally I will show you the textures and papers available within TvPaint to achieve a different finish to your animation. ”
In this video lesson Kultnation addresses the topic: Colorization and shading, 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
“WRAP UP! COLORIZATION AND SHADOW Since we have ready our animation with lights and shadows, It's time to add the color. In this lesson, I will explain the tools that TVPaint has to automatically color our animation using the bucket and the CTG Layers. In addition, we will review the textures that TVPaint has to give a unique and special finish to your animation. Let's put color! Let's see a technique that we have not seen called Color Texture Layers. Unlike the bucket, which is what we used, that technique is specifically linked to a "layer" and, above all, to the line. So, it is much more ...”
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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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