Animated Illustrations Inspired by Nature
A course by Andres Rossi | Wildthings Studio, Graphic Designer and Animation Director
Joined May 2015
Make your animation project inspired by nature and bring your illustrations to life with After Effects.
Joined May 2015
In this online course, led by Andrés Rossi, a graphic designer specialized in animation and motion graphics, you will discover how to bring your illustrations to life through animation. With his Wildthings studio in the Argentine mountains, Andrés has worked for renowned brands such as Facebook and Disney, fusing his passion for nature with his creative projects.
Throughout this course, you will learn to observe your environment and use it as a source of inspiration to create impressive animations. Using the tools of Photoshop and After Effects, Andrés will guide you in creating an animated scene in a natural environment.
The course is divided into several stages. You will begin by going out to explore your immediate environment, taking sketches and ideas. Then, you will move on to creating a moodboard and designing the characters in Photoshop. Later, you will develop the storyboard of your scene and convert it into styleframes, adding color to it. Next, you'll learn the basics of animation and create an animatic to guide the execution of your piece.
What will you learn in this online course?
37 lessons & 30 downloads
What's included in this course?
In this course, you will acquire the necessary skills to create animations from the observation of your environment. Andrés Rossi, renowned designer and animator, will guide you step by step in the creative process, using the tools of Photoshop and After Effects.
To start, you will learn to capture ideas and sketches from your immediate environment, exploring the creative possibilities it offers you. Next, you will develop a moodboard and design the protagonists of your animation in Photoshop.
Next, you will go through the process of making the storyboard and the styleframes, giving shape and color to your scene. You will discover the basic principles of animation and create an animatic to guide the execution of your piece.
Once in After Effects, you'll dive into the world of animation curves and learn how to work with shape layers more flexibly. Then, you'll start animating, applying camera movements and bringing elements of your sequence to life. Also, you will explore the basic rigging to move your characters.
Finally, you'll add the final touches of composition and color, along with sound effects to complement your animation. At the end of the course, you will have in your hands a simple and fun method to bring your illustrations to life through animation.
- 100% positive reviews (32)
- 1,056 students
- 37 lessons (8h 30m)
- 30 additional resources (14 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe After Effects
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
In this course, you will carry out a final project that consists of creating an animated scene in a natural environment. Using the techniques and tools learned throughout the course, you will bring your illustrations to life, animating your characters and elements in an environment inspired by nature.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at graphic designers, illustrators, animators and anyone interested in learning how to create animations based on observing the environment. No prior knowledge of animation is required, but basic knowledge of Photoshop and After Effects is recommended.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you will need access to a computer with Photoshop and After Effects installed. In addition, a basic knowledge of these tools is recommended to get the most out of the course content. No additional material is required, just your creativity and desire to learn.
New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.
Reviews
Andres Rossi | Wildthings Studio
A course by Andres Rossi | Wildthings Studio
Andrés Rossi es un reconocido diseñador y director de animación y motion graphics. Con su especialidad en contar historias a través de la animación, se ha destacado en proyectos para marcas como MTV, Disney, Nickelodeon, Facebook, Google, NatGeo y Globosat.
Hace algunos años, Andrés dejó su vida en la ciudad para dirigir su estudio de animación en las montañas, donde encuentra inspiración en la naturaleza para sus proyectos cotidianos. Su enfoque va más allá de las herramientas utilizadas y se centra en los conceptos que dan vida a sus animaciones, ya sea en 2D tradicional, cut-out o 3D.
Andrés tiene una pasión por trabajar en proyectos alineados con sus valores éticos, como la naturaleza, la vida salvaje, la ecología, las energías renovables y temas relacionados con el comportamiento y la salud humana. Su enfoque artesanal y su dedicación a cada acción y keyframe le permiten contar historias cautivadoras a través de la animación.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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influences
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U2
Sowing the idea: observation and storyboard
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Search for inspiration and sketches
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References
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Character design
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Storyboard and composition
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Refine sketches 1
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Refine the sketches 2
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U3
Design
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style frames 1
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style frames 2
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style frames 3
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file preparation
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local color vs. not local
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animation principles
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Animatic
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U4
animation process
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Animation curves in After Effects
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Shapes and Effects Layers
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camera animation
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Animation of plants and environment 1
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Animation of plants and environment 2
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Preparation and rigging of characters 1
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Preparation and rigging of characters 2
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Preparation and rigging of characters 3
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character animation 1
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character animation 2
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character animation 3
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character animation 4
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Character Animation 5
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Character Animation 6
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character animation 7
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character animation 8
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character animation 9
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Character Animation 10
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U5
post production
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Last details 1
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last details 2
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composition and color
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Music and SFX
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FP
Final project
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Animate an illustration inspired by nature
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FAQs
You’ll learn to observe and sketch natural elements, create characters and digital storyboards, apply both traditional and digital animation principles, and use tools like Photoshop and After Effects to develop animations focused on nature and personal values.
This course is designed for people with intermediate skills in digital design or illustration who want to deepen their knowledge of animation and nature-inspired techniques.
You’ll need access to Photoshop, After Effects, and preferably Illustrator. A graphics tablet, a camera or smartphone for taking reference photos, and an internet connection are also recommended.
Yes, the course covers everything from concept and sketching to creating storyboards, animatics, and preparing files for digital animation.
Yes, you’ll learn the basics of rigging simple characters, including how to prepare elements and control movements in After Effects.
Yes, the course guides you through preparing, exporting, and animating illustrations created in Photoshop, using professional tools and tips.
Yes, you’ll learn classic principles like timing, squash & stretch, and anticipation, applied to 2D digital animations and motion graphics.
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Buen curso para ampliar conocimientos en photoshop y after effects!
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This course is wonderful. I really enjoy the process, and the outcome feels very professional. I also appreciate the way the teacher explains every detail of his creative process.
I absolutely love Andres and his wonderful studio, Wildthings! This course was so well-thought-out, perfectly in-depth, and just a joy to go through and learn from. I can't wait to go through it one more time and create my project. Highly recommended!