Unleash the Action: Crafting Stylized Fight Sequences [Coloso, Joakim Riedinger]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Joakim Riedinger
- Language
- English, English Official Subtitles
- Duration
- 14:27
- Release date
- Aug 7, 2025
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $217
Stylized Animation Mastery from a AAA Studio Animator
Stylized action isn’t just about movement - it’s about intention, clarity, and rhythm. This class teaches you how to plan, animate, and polish a high-impact fight sequence with professional precision using studio-level workflows. You’ll learn to create action that reads clearly, feels powerful, and carries emotional weight from start to finish.Fortiche Animator Joakim Riedinger, who has worked for over a decade on some of the most acclaimed stylized animations of all time - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Arcane - brings a deep understanding of the principles and techniques behind breathtaking fight sequences. He’ll share his expertise in deconstructing great action scenes, strategizing complex choreography, and integrating stylized 2D FX into a 3D workflow, helping you develop the instincts and confidence to create fight sequences that truly stand out.
Expert Lead Animator Joakim Riedinger’s Portfolio
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- Spider-Man: Far from Home
- Arcane: Season 2
- House of the Dragon
- Minions
Why Take This Class?
If your action scenes feel stiff, unclear, or underwhelming, this class will show you how to break that pattern. You’ll learn to stage, animate, and refine compelling fight sequences with clear beats, strong poses, and a dynamic sense of rhythm.By the end of the course, you’ll have created a complete stylized sequence from the ground up using professional workflows. As a special bonus, Joakim is sharing an exclusive rig that lets you integrate 2D animation effects and push your work to the next level.
If you’re eager to inject energy and excitement into your animations - and learn from a seasoned professional - this is the course for you.
12 Class Exercises
- Drawing Warm-Up
- Camera & Composition
- Scene Prop Review
- Reference Gathering
- Sequence Thumbnails
- Flow of Motion
- Primitive Animation Pass
- Key Poses
- First Blocking Pass
- Blocking on 2s
- FX Integration
Final Animation
- Final Product Example(s)
- Polished Action Shot
Class Highlights
Story-Driven Dynamic PosingDevelop the ability to craft clear, impactful, and expressive poses that not only convey dynamic action but also deepen narrative context and reveal your character’s emotional state.
Stylized Timing & Rhythm
Master non-realistic timing techniques such as animating on 2s, strategic holds, and exaggerated physics to deliver powerful impacts, punchy comedic beats, and heightened energy throughout your action scenes.
Visual Storytelling Through Action
Learn to use staging, camera movement, props, and visual effects to strengthen your narrative, build tension, and guide the viewer’s eye through even the most complex action scenes.
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