2D animation with Photoshop
A course by Llamarada Animación , Animation studio
Animate a 2D character and create an animated avatar in GIF format frame by frame
In this Domestika course, the Llamarada Estudio team -specialized in 2D Animation and Motion Graphics- will teach you to bring your illustrations, photographs and stills to life thanks to Adobe Photoshop.
You will discover different techniques of animation, composition and visual resources that you can apply in animated GIFs.
At the end of the course, you will know in depth the possibilities that cel animation has (or frame by frame), its advantages, its scope and its complexity and you will be able to apply this knowledge to many other projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 18 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (84)
- 1,820 students
- 16 lessons (1h 51m)
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Consist and create a character and animate it step by step so that you can use it as an avatar.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, illustrators, art directors, animators and creatives in general who want to delve into the world of 2D animation.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of drawing, animation and Photoshop is required.
Regarding the materials, you will need: pencil and paper, a computer with internet, Photoshop and a lot of creativity.
The tablet and mezcal (so that ideas flow better), are optional.
Reviews
Llamarada Animación
A course by Llamarada Animación
Llamarada is an Animation studio specializing in 2D and Motion Graphics made up of friends from childhood and annexes who have been working together for 8 years.
All of them are lovers of drawing, contemporary cinematography, music, design, illustrated books, printmaking, Mexican popular culture, sense of humor and rich food.
Some of the clients for whom they have carried out campaigns are: Jack Daniels, Santillana, Distroller, Ting, Fondo de Cultura Economica, Cinépolis, Greenpeace, Semarnat, Senasica and Sedesol, for important museums such as the Digital Culture Center, the Joaquín Clausell Museum , MUVI and the National Palace.
Flame has great recognition for its animation of the author, its short films have participated and won awards at national and international level.
The philosophy of the Llamarada studio is always to communicate and share concepts, ideas and stories in a friendly and fun way, influenced by Mexican popular culture.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Life and work of an animated Gif
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GIF format
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Types of GIFs
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Importance and uses of GIF in communication
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Resources and platform to create GIFs
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U3
To give atoms!
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Avatar? What do you eat with? What is it for?
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Sketches and first ideas
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Basic concepts of animation
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U4
Animemos with Photoshop
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Super basic principles of PS animation
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Rough and Keyframes of power
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Inbetweens
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Cleaning and color
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U5
Last steps
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Animated avatar
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How to export our GIF
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Application in various media and social networks
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FP
Final project
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2D animation with Photoshop
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FAQs
You’ll learn 2D and 3D animation techniques, how to create animated GIFs, character design, motion graphics basics, and how to apply animation principles to independent projects, social media, and advertising—all while incorporating Mexican visual culture.
This is an intermediate-level course, recommended for those with basic knowledge of digital animation or graphic design who want to deepen their skills in animation techniques, GIF creation, and creative project development.
You’ll need basic digital design skills, familiarity with tools like Photoshop, access to a computer, and an internet connection. Having an interest in animation and visual creativity is helpful.
The course covers 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, stop motion, avatar design, animation principles, GIF creation and editing, Mexican color palettes, rotoscoping, and export techniques for social media.
You’ll develop skills in digital animation, character design and sketching, animated GIF creation, color editing, background syncing, optimized exporting, and publishing animations on digital platforms.
Yes, you’ll learn how to create, edit, and export animated GIFs optimized for social media, as well as how to upload and share them on platforms like Instagram and Giphy.
The course mainly uses Photoshop and digital animation and GIF editing tools, along with free resources like Giphy Capture for recording and creating animated content.
Adobe Photoshop
Genial!!!
El curso fue bastante útil, sin embargo esperaba mucho más. No se menciona nada sobre la interfaz de photoshop y creo que si es la primera vez que uno hace uso del programa, no es sencillo seguir los pasos. Me parece que podría ser mucho más completo para poder sacarle mucho más provecho.
Espectaculares
Excelente Curso muy explicado y abuen ritmo!
Bien por los Mexicanos de Llamarada,exelente curso vamos x mas....