Animation is easier than you might think, even if you're new to digital art. In this video, artist Libby VanderPloeg offers step-by-step instructions on using simple frame animation in Photoshop to turn your digital illustrations into lively animated clips. For more on the full animation process—from building and refining a character to exporting your clip for sharing—join Libby on Skillshare for Animation for Illustration: Adding Movement with Procreate & Photoshop: [ Ссылка ]
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00:00 Welcome: Animating in Photoshop
00:07 Opening Your Layers and Setting Up the Timeline Panel
00:46 Video Timeline or Create Frame Animation?
01:10 Adding Frames to Your Animation
01:26 Showing and Hiding Layers to Create Movement
01:47 Duplicating a Previous Frame
02:14 Checking the Opacity of Your Layers
02:35 Continuing to Add Frames
02:57 Setting the Animation Loop to Automatically Repeat
03:30 Adjusting the Speed of the Frames
04:03 Identifying Pauses in the Animation
04:46 Dragging A Previous Frame to Create a Duplicate
05:08 Adding Energy: Changing the Duration of the Frames
05:27 Previewing Your Animation in Various Sizes
05:58 More: Join Libby on Skillshare
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ABOUT LIBBY'S SKILLSHARE CLASS
Looking to take your illustrations to the next level? Jump into the world of animation with illustrator Libby VanderPloeg—using only Procreate and Photoshop. From planning a sketch with motion in mind to sharing your final work on the web, Libby will teach you everything you need to know to create your very own animated illustration.
The best part? It’s easier than you think. Libby will show you how to add motion to your work with just a few simple tweaks to your original illustration. You'll learn how to:
- Create your initial sketch with an eye toward animation
- Use Procreate layers to plan movement and motion
- Activate your animation in Photoshop with just a few clicks
- Export your work as a GIF or video
Plus, Libby shares her favorite tips and tricks to get the most out of Procreate.
Whether you’re looking for a new skill to add to your professional repertoire or a fun weekend project, this simple approach to animation will unlock your ability to create custom, hand-drawn work with beautiful motion. And since Libby will teach you how to plan your animation right on your iPad, you’ll be ready to start your project wherever and whenever inspiration strikes.
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ABOUT THE TEACHER
Libby VanderPloeg is an illustrator and designer. She grew up in Grand Haven, Michigan on the edge of the Great Lakes dunes, and has since lived in Grand Rapids, Chicago, New York, and Stockholm. Her work is rooted in a deep affinity for storytelling, music, letterforms, printed ephemera, and wildlife. For illustration work, Libby is repped by Snyder NY. Her clients have included The New York Times, Boston Globe, Design*Sponge, Netflix, Anthropologie, Oprah Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, SELF, Supergoop!, Food 52, Instagram, Tumblr, TED Talks, and more.
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MORE ANIMATION RESOURCES
Learn the fundamentals of character animation, sharpen your skills in After Effects, and have some fun along the way with Character Animation Basics: Create a Dance Loop with After Effects and Photoshop, a Skillshare Original from designer Bee Grandinetti: [ Ссылка ]
Even logo design can benefit from a little bit of motion. In Animation for Graphic Designers: How to Animate a Logo, follow along as motion designer William Kesling shares step-by-step instructions for creating logos that bounce, stretch, bend, and loop: [ Ссылка ]
In Easy Animation: Make Fun, Cute GIFs For Your Instagram, join Scott Martin of Burnt Toast Creative for a crash course on the best animation techniques for social media—and how to share your designs with the world: [ Ссылка ]
