Animated Lettering for GIFs: Boost Your Online Presence
A course by RYLSEE ☻ , Visual Artist
Combine playful lettering with motion graphics to create eye-catching GIFs that stand out on social media
Combine playful lettering with motion graphics to create eye-catching GIFs that stand out on social media
No matter your profession, showing your brand in motion has the power to make you instantly recognizable. Visual artist Cyril Vouilloz, better known as RYLSEE, specializes in helping brands establish strong visual identities that boost their online presence. He has worked with clients including Nike, Converse, and LinkedIn, helping to bring their design projects to life through striking lettering and GIFs.
In this course, he teaches you how to draw and develop playful lettering for your own collection of GIFs. Transform basic handwriting into bold, eye-catching lettering designs and bring them to life through animation. Are you ready to stand out online with striking animated stickers?
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (58)
- 1,855 students
- 15 lessons (2h 40m)
- 17 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Create an eye-catching animated sticker that can be used on social media platforms and other websites.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in boosting their online presence through lettering and GIF design.
Requirements and materials
Basic drawing skills are recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need drawing equipment, as well as access to a device with Procreate or Adobe Photoshop installed.
Reviews
Cyril Vouilloz, better known as RYLSEE, is a Swiss visual artist and author based in Berlin. He has been drawing for as long as he can remember and turned his childhood hobby into a 20-year career in visual arts. RYLSEE is a freelance designer and one of the founding members of Urban Spree, an arts and music venue in the heart of Berlin. He also runs lettering workshops for individuals, schools, universities, and companies.
RYLSEE has worked with clients including Nike, LinkedIn, and Converse. He has presented at art exhibitions all over the world and a number of his artworks have gained global attention, including his viral “Too Shy to Rap” design. In 2017 RYLSEE published How to Play With Letters, a guide on how to add playful touches to lettering. More recently he has moved into animated design, and his “New Post” Instagram sticker has been used over a billion times on the platform.
Content
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U1
Let’s Get Started
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Understanding Letters
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Introduction
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Script Letters
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Block Letters
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Font Personalities
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Consistency
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U3
From Pencil Sketch to Moving GIF
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Your Message
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How It Moves
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Basics of Motion
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How to Animate 1
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How to Animate 2
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Alternative Motions
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U4
Sharing Your GIF with the World
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GIPHY and Instagram
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Last Words
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FP
Final project
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Animated Lettering for GIFs: Boost Your Online Presence
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aikovalmail
Great course!
kervingguanchez
Buen curso se entiende todo muy bien... Realmente util
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treinorstudio
Wonderful experience, each step is well explained, the procreate tools and method of design and animate are easy to understand, thanks again @rylsee !
beware_conlor
Great course so easy to follow along! The instructor's creativity and clear tutorials make learning a breeze. Hands-on projects solidify skills
audiovisualvaro
Muito genial esse curso....explica os segredinhos legais. Como pensar em fazer eles!
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