Create your own characters and bring them to life with Adobe's Character Animator. Learn how to create photoshop puppets and bring them to life and get them talking with dynamic animated performances in Character Animator. We'll explore the basics of rigging, animation, syncing audio, and live performance, setting you on the path to becoming a character animation pro in no time.
Audience
This course is a Beginners course - No experience necessary
Prerequisites
Basic Computer Skills & File Management on Windows or Mac
I. Introduction (5 minutes)
- Introduction to Character Animator
II. Setting the Stage (10 minutes)- Understanding the workspace and interface
- Understanding the various Ch Modes
- Creating a new character project
III. Creating your own Character (10 minutes)
- Creating your own character
- Customizing your character
IV. Rigging Your Character (15 minutes)
- Adding rigging and controls to your puppet
- Preparing for character animation
V. Animation Basics (15 minutes)
- Exploring the timeline and keyframes
- Simple character movements and facial expressions
VI. Live Performance (20 minutes)
- Setting up for live character performances
- Interacting with your character in real-time
VII. Q&A (10 minutes)
- Addressing questions from participants
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
School Notes: Important - Students must bring their own laptop with the Adobe application loaded to be prepared for class. We do not supply computers. It's Bring Your Own
Computer.
