Mixed Media Animation: Bring Your Creations to Life
A course by Estudio Agite , Graphic Design and Animation Studio
Explore different methods for creating an original diorama animation using stop motion and live action
Explore different methods for creating an original diorama animation using stop motion and live action
Have you ever wanted to create a universe with a life of its own? Animation opens up a world of possibilities where you can experiment with endless techniques and materials. Julián and David Henao, animation experts and two of the founders of Agite design studio, teach you how to add smooth, seamless motion to your creations.
In this course, learn basic mixed media animation techniques to bring a diorama to life. Create exciting and memorable projects using 2D animation, stop motion, and live action techniques and simple materials like play dough and tin foil.
What will you learn in this online course?
29 lessons & 29 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (19)
- 699 students
- 29 lessons (6h 46m)
- 29 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe After Effects
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Combine 2D animation, stop motion, and live action techniques to create an animated loop using a diorama.
Who is this online course for?
Creative minds interested in animation, handicrafts, and images in motion.
Requirements and materials
You need basic notions of animation and the desire to create using your hands. Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects is also highly recommended.
The materials for this course include a camera or a smartphone with high resolution, a computer with After Effects and Photoshop, colored paper, play dough, tape, and other basic tools and objects that the teachers outline in the course.
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
A course by Estudio Agite
Agite is an independent graphic design and animation studio founded by David Henao, Julián Henao and Diana Posada that uses illustration, animation, infographics, and 3D or hand modeling to overcome creative roadblocks in visual communication. They have worked with clients like the Wall Street Journal, Metro de Medellín, and Bancolombia.
The goal of this Medellín-based studio is to create graphic design with purpose by transferring all of their skills and experience into projects that focus on education, art, innovation, and sharing knowledge.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Come Up with an Idea for an Animated Diorama
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Animate In Multiple Dimensions
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Diorama: From Idea to Reality
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Sketch, Color, and Storyboard 1
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Sketch, Color and Storyboard 2
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Sketch, Color and Storyboard 3
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Building Our Diorama
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U3
Now, Let's Have Fun!
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Shooting Plan: Lights, Camera, Animation!
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Setting Up Our Workspace
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Stop-Motion Animation
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Live Action Animation
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U4
Everything is Ready
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Digital Preparation (Footage)
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Timeline Montage and Composition 1
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Montage and Composition of Timeline 2
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Timeline Montage and Composition 3
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2D Animation 1
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2D Animation 2
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2D Animation 3
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Color Editing and Final Render 1
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Color Editing and Final Render 2
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Color Editing and Final Rendering 3
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Color Editing and Final Render 4
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Color Editing and Final Render 5
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Color Editing and Final Render 6
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Color Editing and Final Render 7
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Color Editing and Final Render 8
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Color Editing and Final Render 9
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FP
Final project
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Mixed Media Animation: Bring Your Creations to Life
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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alessiocagnano
PlusI really enjoyed this course! Recommended.
micafer_b
Me gusto mucho, la manera de explicar hace que sea mas fácil.
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arturo.borrego
PlusFantastic course, great tips and information, a lot of material covered here.
cligeia
Está bueno la combinación de objeto y animación con After, muy valorable los consejos.
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vanotty
Me gusta mucho y me a ayudado bastante en mis proyectos recomendado...
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