Dynamic Character Animation with Blender
A course by Tonq , 3D Animator
Turn a live-action clip into a striking animation of a surreal character using Blender, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
“Simply put, I love making fun, lighthearted videos for the internet to see.”
Those videos have seen 3D animator Tonq collaborate with brands including Zara, Cariuma, Carolina Herrera, and Vodafone, and have his work displayed on billboards in Tokyo and New York City. Using a technique called roto-animation, he layers digital elements over existing footage to create unique and dynamic artwork.
In this online course, Tonq teaches you how to use Blender and fSpy to simulate 3D movement in existing videos. Discover how to turn these movements into striking moving clips that feature surreal characters. Share your quirky side with unique roto-animations!
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (30)
- 3,558 students
- 21 lessons (4h 39m)
- 15 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, German, Spanish, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
BlenderWhat is this course's project?
Use roto-animation techniques to turn a skate clip into a striking animation of a character.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in learning how to create character animations using digital tools.
Requirements and materials
Previous knowledge of Blender, and Premiere Pro is recommended.
In terms of materials, you will need a device with access to these programs as well as fSpy.
Reviews
Tonq
A course by Tonq
Tonq is a freelance 3D animator based in Salisbury, England. He grew up in a family of creatives and has been artistic since he was a child, experimenting with everything from drawing and painting to carpentry and stained glass art. Tonq went on to study media and photography at college before discovering a passion for 3D.
He later started his Instagram account where he now shares his work with over 20K followers. He has collaborated with clients including Zara, Cariuma, Carolina Herrera, and Vodafone, and has his work displayed on billboards in Tokyo and New York City.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Finding Inspiration
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Reference Footage for an Animation
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U3
Creating the Animation!
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fSpy: Scene Building and Match Moving 1
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fSpy: Scene Building and Match Moving 2
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Animating the Board and Character 1
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Animating the Board and Character 2
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Animating the Board and Character 3
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Animating the Board and Character 4
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Lighting and Texturing 1
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Lighting and Texturing 2
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Lighting and Texturing 3
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Character Design and Simulating 1
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Character Design and Simulating 2
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Character Design and Simulating 3
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Character Design and Simulating 4
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Rendering and Final Touches 1
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Rendering and Final Touches 2
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U4
Extra Information
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Creating Characters with Other Methods
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General Blender Advice
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FP
Final project
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Dynamic Character Animation with Blender
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for intermediate users who have some basic experience with Blender and want to advance their skills in 3D animation, modeling, and creative workflows.
You’ll need a computer capable of running Blender, Blender software installed, and basic familiarity with 3D workflows. Access to PureRef, F-Spy, and video editing tools like Premiere is also recommended.
You’ll learn advanced 3D modeling, texturing, camera tracking, creating surreal characters, animating with reference footage, building Instagram-ready portfolios, and professional workflows for client projects.
Yes, the course teaches techniques for making seamless looping animations tailored for platforms like Instagram and bite-sized video content.
The course guides you on curating and presenting your work, optimizing content for Instagram, and attracting clients or followers as a 3D artist.
Yes, you’ll master manual camera tracking, camera matching with F-Spy, and integrating 3D objects into real-world footage using perspective lines and scene alignment.
Yes, you’ll learn to select, prepare, and use video reference footage, including techniques like roto animation and translating live-action motion into 3D character animation.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Blender
Un gran curso para ampliar los conocimientos de blender y retomar algunos olvidados.
Excelente
Muy buen curso me latió bastante, fácil de usar si le sabes un poco a Blender
appreciate the instructor explaining it basically and it laymans terms, it was very easy to follow especially with the explanation of which hot keys to use.
me encantó, muchas gracias!!