Master 2D Animation

Learn how to create a walk cycle for 2D animation. This tutorial is appropriate for all levels of animators, using any software.

Learn 2D animation techniques to express personality, body type, and attitude in a walk cycle, and turn walks into full-on runs.

Discover how to animate four-legged animals as they walk, trot, and run. Learn 2D animation techniques for making these motions look realistic or cartoony.

Learn how to animate the motions and anatomies of different flying creatures—from insects, to birds, to dragons.

Learn 2D animation techniques for making monsters, aliens, and other supernatural creatures come to life.

Learn the secrets of developing great characters and telling stories for animation. Animators Andrew Gordon and Nate Stanton recreate the story process for us.

Gestures make animated characters more interesting and believable. Veteran Pixar animator Andrew Gordon shows how to use reference material and simple animation principles to create more expressive gestures.

Get started in storyboard animation. Learn storyboarding techniques for illustrating action, angles, shot composition, character, and drama.

In this interview, Paramount Animation recruiter Alison Mann explains what she looks for when hiring artists and animators. Learn what makes a portfolio stand out to employers and how to use social media to promote your work.

Get insights from a real character designer. In this interview, Sharon Ross explains how she went from art student to illustrator to character designer for Family Guy.

Darin McGowan, a storyboard artist for shows such as The Wild Thornberrys, The Loud House, and Futurama, offers insights into the storyboard artist's life.