How to adjust the anchor point that a layer rotates around.After Effects basics like creating compositions, setting keyframes, rendering, etc.How to import artwork from Adobe Illustrator.This class is for 2D animators who are comfortable in After Effects and, ideally, have a basic familiarity with character rigging and animation. You’ll be able to follow along with the class with the free version of Limber, called Limber Lite, and by doing so you can decide if it’s a tool you want to invest in. Plus, it’s compact, not overly complicated, and easy to learn. It has all the necessary features like the ability to create custom limbs using your own artwork, auto-rotate hands, and seamlessly switch between animating in IK and FK (Not sure what that means? That's okay, it's explained in class!). Limber is an After Effects add-on that allows you to quickly create flexible, shape-based limbs. In this class, I’ll show you my go-to tool for efficient, custom character rigs: Limber. Yet animating characters can be time-consuming, especially when you add in the time it can take to rig them. Plus, learn how to add secondary animation for a more realistic look.Ĭharacter animation can be a powerful storytelling tool to help viewers picture themselves in the character’s shoes and relate your message to their own life. Learn how to efficiently rig a character created for a specific action and bring it to life with animation in Adobe After Effects.
