2D Animation with Photoshop: Draw, Camera, Action!
A course by Numecaniq , Graphic Designer
Learn to master camera framing and movement to take your animations to the next level
Rodrigo Miguel, better known as Numecaniq, is an animator specializing in frame-by-frame 2D animation. He has experimented with every kind of animation out there and is passionate about drawing in motion. Although he's found success working with world-renowned brands like Adobe, MTV, Amazon, and Spotify, Numecaniq never abandoned his personal projects or collaborations with other artists and studios.
In this course, learn frame-by-frame animation and develop an efficient workflow in Photoshop for your traditional animation projects with a contemporary, creative approach.
This is a follow-up to Numecaniq's first course, Introduction to Traditional Animation with Photoshop, where he teaches you the 12 principles of frame-by-frame animation to bring your stories to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 19 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (789)
- 20,378 students
- 20 lessons (4h 39m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
- Updated on 06/12/2019
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create an animated sequence that combines different camera movements and framing.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, illustrators, animators, and anyone interested in broadening their skills in frame-by-frame animation.
Requirements and materials
Drawing expertise isn't required for this course, but you do need basic notions of Photoshop.
As for materials, you need paper, a pencil, a scanner or camera, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop CC (or later). A quality graphics tablet is also recommended.
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Numecaniq
A course by Numecaniq
Rodrigo Miguel, better known as Numecaniq, is a designer and animator specializing in frame-by-frame 2D animation. In addition to his creative education, he holds a degree in philosophy from UNAM in Mexico.
His work has been seen around the world thanks to collaborations with major brands and companies like Adobe, MTV, Amazon, and Spotify. He has also participated in international events like Pictoplasma in Berlin and the BDA Awards in New York.
Content
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U1
Hello!
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Who is Numecaniq?
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Influences
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U2
Balls and sticks
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Formation of learning habits and human figure drawing
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Stylization and simplification
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360
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U3
Balls and animated sticks
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Preparing Photoshop
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Analysis of the action
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Cheering up
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…Cheering up
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Time and space
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U4
Balls and crazy sticks
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Cameras
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Chambers II
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Distortions
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Finishes and textures I
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Finishes and textures II
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Ultra secret techniques
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Ultra secret techniques II
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That's all folks
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U5
BONUS - Extensiones y herramientas
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Extensiones
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Herramientas
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FP
Final project
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Balls and animated sticks
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FAQs
To install extensions, download the file from the creator’s official website, use a compatible installer (like Anastasis), close Photoshop, run the installation, and check under 'Window > Extensions' to make sure it appears correctly.
If the extension doesn’t show up, uninstall it, download the latest version from the official site, and reinstall using the recommended installer. Make sure Photoshop is closed during the process and verify compatibility with your version.
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate Photoshop users who want to dive deeper into frame-by-frame animation, workflow optimization, and advanced extension use.
You’ll learn how to install and use extensions, create frame-by-frame animations, optimize GIFs, work with the timeline, color layers, design characters, apply animation principles, and export animations for web and professional projects.
It’s recommended to have basic Photoshop skills and a general understanding of traditional animation to get the most out of the course.
Onion skinning lets you see previous and next frames on the timeline, helping maintain smooth motion and visual consistency in frame-by-frame animations.
The Pro version supports the latest Photoshop releases and offers advanced animation features, while the free version only works up to Photoshop 2017 and has fewer tools.
Adobe Photoshop
Me gustó el curso y la manera de enseñar el profesor.
good course
Es un buen curso para iniciar y entender la animación en photoshop c:
Great course! Numecaniq is a very talented artist and an amazing teacher.
10/10, las animaciones que he logrado me sorprendieron hasta a mi jajaj, gracias por este curso. Valio completamente la pena