Layout Creation for 2D Animation

Start by getting to know a little about Daniel Kano and his career across various visual arts fields. He talks about how he learned to turn everything he consumes into reference materials to inspire his own work.

Next, dive into the world of 2D animation by familiarizing yourself with the market and each production stage of a film. Learn how to work from a client brief, defining your objective and looking for appropriate visual reference materials for your project.

Move on to see how to put together a storyboard as well as an animatic to get your ideas flowing, literally! This step serves to test the motion of your sequence and identify any possible issues. Daniel gives you some tips on the art direction of your animation working with style, colors, typography, and finishes.

After refining the visual content, it's time to create your first layouts! Take into account positioning and the scale of each element. Your teacher then shows you how to apply a styleframe to each of your storyboard scenes.

Finally, explore postproduction in After Effects and see how to give your composition a professional finish. Call it a wrap by applying your newfound knowledge and putting the finishing touches on your piece before rendering the definitive version.