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Animating Illustrations with Pop Appeal: Secrets to Creating MV Animations [Coloso, Faruco]

Publisher

Coloso

Product Type

Video Course

Product URL

https://coloso.global/en/products/2dmotionartist-faruco-us

Author

Faruso

Language

English GBC Dub v.2, Japanese, English Subtitles

Duration

17:23

Release date

Jan 26, 2026

Skill level

3.00 star(s)

Project Files

Yes

Product Price

$148

The Secrets to Creating Highly Addictive MV Animations​

Create 2D music videos with satisfying motion, expressive character animation, original VFX, and polished compositing.
Join 2D Motion Artist Faruco, known for MV and animation work related to major titles such as Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero, and learn how to create complete 2D animation MVs independently in After Effects.
Rather than relying on preset effects or pre-made animation assets, you’ll learn how to build motion and VFX from the ground up.
The course begins with the complete MV production workflow—from planning and storyboarding to illustration preparation and asset separation in Clip Studio Paint and Photoshop.

Then you’ll move into After Effects and gradually develop your animation skills through three levels:

• Beginner
• Basic
• Intermediate

You’ll start with simple Puppet Tool animation, then progress into bones, rigs, expressions, detailed keyframe control, and Faruco’s original VFX methods.

Finally, you’ll bring everything together through:

• Compositing
• Music synchronization
• BPM-based timing
• Camera movement
• Lighting
• Color adjustment
• Final rendering

Learn how to create music videos that don’t just move—but feel rhythmically satisfying, visually memorable, and difficult to look away from.

Create a Complete 2D Animation MV on Your Own​

Making a polished music video independently requires more than knowing how to animate a character.
You need to understand how the entire production fits together.

Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to move through:

1. Planning
2. Reference gathering
3. Storyboarding
4. Illustration preparation
5. Asset separation
6. Rigging
7. Character animation
8. VFX
9. Background production
10. Compositing
11. Music synchronization
12. Camera work
13. Lighting
14. Rendering

Instead of studying each subject separately, you’ll see how each stage supports the next.

Faruco’s Portfolio​

Explore Faruco’s work across commercial music videos and animation projects, including projects associated with major game and entertainment IPs.

Why Take This Class?​

Create Polished 2D MVs Even If You’re New to After Effects​

After Effects can feel overwhelming because of the sheer number of tools available.
This course focuses specifically on the features you actually need for 2D animation MV production.

You’ll learn:

• Keyframes
• Graph Editor
• Expressions
• Puppet Tool
• Parenting
• Bones
• Rigging
• Pre-compositions
• Effects
• Camera controls
• Compositing

without spending unnecessary time on unrelated functions.
Through structured assignments, you’ll gradually move from simple animation to more complex rig-based motion.

Learn Motion That Feels Good with Music​

A music video should feel connected to the track.

Instead of simply placing animation over audio, you’ll learn how to synchronize movement with:

• BPM
• Musical accents
• Rhythm
• Timing changes
• Character actions
• Camera movement
• Effects

Use timing deliberately so that motion feels satisfying and integrated with the song.

Create Original VFX Instead of Depending on Assets​

Learn how Faruco creates effects directly in After Effects instead of relying entirely on pre-made asset packs.

You’ll practice creating:

• Stylized fire
• Speed-line backgrounds
• Hit effects

and develop the ability to design effects specifically for your own project.

Build the Ability to Finish Projects Independently​

Faruco’s workflow covers more than animation.

You’ll also learn how to:

• Develop ideas
• Plan scenes
• Build storyboards
• Manage production
• Organize workload
• Work alone or with a team
• Complete and deliver the final video

Develop the creative stamina needed to take a personal project from the first idea all the way to final export.

Get Ready for Real-World Production​

From Basic Character Motion to Advanced 2D Animation​

Creating Basic Character Motion​

Learn how to establish simple, readable movement using keyframes, parenting, and Puppet Tool rigs.

Producing Original VFX​

Create custom effects without relying on preset visual assets.

Compositing for Greater Impact​

Bring character motion, backgrounds, VFX, lighting, and color together into one cohesive image.

Advanced Loop Motion​

Create convincing repeated movement without obvious visual breaks.

Camera Movement & Rendering​

Use camera motion to strengthen direction and prepare the final project for export.

Synchronizing Motion with Music​

Refine animation timing according to the tempo and structure of the track.

Final Project​

Complete 2D Animation Music Video​

Bring together:

• Illustration
• Rigging
• Character animation
• VFX
• Backgrounds
• Motion graphics
• Camera movement
• Lighting
• Color
• Music synchronization

into one finished MV.

Class Highlights​

Motion Creation Beginners Can Understand & Apply​

Rig-based 2D animation can initially feel more complicated than traditional frame-by-frame animation because movement is controlled through:

• Keyframes
• Interpolation
• Expressions
• Deformation
• Rig controls

This course focuses on making those systems reproducible.
Each lesson builds gradually, allowing beginners to practice the same principles at increasing levels of complexity.
You won’t need advanced programming knowledge.
Instead, you’ll learn how to control motion step by step and understand why each setup works.

Go Beyond Asset Packs with Original VFX & Backgrounds​

Pre-made effects can speed up production, but relying on them too heavily can make different projects begin to look the same.
Learn Faruco’s approach to building visual effects and backgrounds specifically for the scene.

Through concrete examples, you’ll study how to create effects that support:

• Character movement
• Musical timing
• Direction
• Composition
• Scene intensity

Develop a stronger visual identity instead of simply imitating existing effects.

Learn Practical Solo-Production Workflows​

Faruco works across multiple stages of MV creation, including:

• Planning
• Storyboarding
• Direction
• Illustration
• Animation
• Editing
• Music-related production when required

Through that experience, he has developed workflows for completing ambitious projects despite limited time and resources.
Learn how to organize work efficiently while still protecting the parts of the project that matter most creatively.

Instructor​

2D Motion Artist Faruco​

Hello, I’m Faruco, a 2D motion creator.
I originally started by sharing work on YouTube, and over time I had opportunities to work on commercial music videos and animation for a variety of popular titles.

One of my strengths is being able to handle multiple parts of the MV production process myself, including:

• Planning
• Illustration
• Animation
• Editing
• Music composition when necessary

In this course, I’ll focus specifically on one of my main specialties: 2D motion.
I’ll share the techniques and mindset I use to maximize visual expression within limited production time while maintaining an efficient workflow.
You’ll work through assignments that progress from beginner to intermediate level and learn VFX techniques that don’t depend entirely on pre-made assets.
Some parts require patient hands-on work, but the goal is to help you build a process you can eventually use independently.

Curriculum​

In-Depth Look​

Section 01 Introduction & 2D Animation Fundamentals​

01. Introduction​

• Instructor introduction
• Course overview
• Learning objectives
• How this course differs from other 2D animation classes
• Overview of the production workflow
• What you’ll create by the end

02. Understanding 2D Animation​

• Overview of cel animation
• Overview of rig-based animation
• Introduction to puppet and mesh animation
• Understanding FK
• Understanding IK
• Core animation principles
• Differences between frame-by-frame and rig animation

03. Software & Current 2D Animation Trends​

• Overview of software commonly used for 2D animation
• Understanding different production tools
• Current trends in animated music videos
• Choosing tools according to production needs

Section 02 MV Production Workflow & Creative Mindset​

04. Understanding MV Production​

• Complete production workflow
• Planning
• Client requests
• Reference gathering
• Reference organization
• Idea development
• Storyboarding
• Final delivery
• Differences between solo and team production
• Managing workload
• Improving production efficiency
• Building a workflow suited to your project scale

Section 03 Illustration Preparation, Asset Separation & Production Setup​

05. Clip Studio Paint Basics​

• Basic Clip Studio Paint controls
• Customizing shortcuts
• Understanding Vector Layers
• Preparing illustrations for animation
• Separating assets with post-production in mind
• Planning animation while still working from rough sketches
• Understanding what needs to move independently

06. Adobe Photoshop Basics​

• Basic Photoshop controls
• Shortcut customization
• Preparing animation assets
• Efficient part separation
• Using scripts to speed up repetitive separation work

07. Adobe After Effects Basics​

• Why After Effects is useful for 2D animation
• Basic interface and controls
• Workspace customization
• Shortcut customization
• Recommended plugins for animation
• Recommended plugins for MV production
• Importing separated illustration assets
• Preparing files for rigging and animation

Section 04 2D Animation & VFX Practice — Beginner​

08. Beginner Animation 01: Building the Rig​

• Understanding anchor points
• Parenting
• Pre-compositions
• Puppet Tool
• Creating pins
• Preparing deformation
• Bone setup
• Rigging setup
• Building a basic character rig

09. Beginner Animation 02: Creating Natural Motion​

• Understanding keyframes
• Using the Graph Editor
• Introduction to expressions
• Controlling interpolation
• Creating natural hair movement
• Creating clothing movement
• Avoiding stiff animation

10. Beginner Animation 03: Secondary Motion​

• Keyframe setup
• Expression setup
• Understanding follow-through
• Understanding overlapping action
• Delaying secondary parts
• Creating movement that continues after the main action
• Improving overall naturalness

11. VFX Fundamentals​

• Understanding the role of VFX
• Developing an effect-design mindset
• Creating effects that support animation
• Building stylized fire effects
• Designing effects without relying entirely on pre-made assets

Section 05 2D Animation & VFX Practice — Basic​

12. Basic Animation 01: Advanced Rig Preparation​

Review and expand:

• Asset separation
• Production setup
• Bone setup
• Rigging setup
• Parenting
• Master Null setup

Learn how to organize more complex rigs without losing control of the project.

13. Basic Animation 02​

• Keyframe setup
• Expression setup
• Building more complex character movement
• Refining interpolation
• Connecting multiple animated parts

14. Basic Animation 03​

• Advanced keyframe combinations
• Expression-based control
• Creating smoother interactions between rigged elements
• Improving timing and motion flow

15. Basic Animation 04: Motion Refinement​

• Detailed keyframe adjustment
• Refining animation curves
• Adding smaller secondary motion
• Improving the visual finish with effects
• Combining motion and VFX

16. Beginner VFX: Speed-Line Backgrounds​

• Understanding speed-line effects
• Creating dynamic backgrounds
• Supporting fast character movement
• Adjusting direction and visual density
• Using the background to strengthen impact

Section 06 2D Animation & VFX Practice — Intermediate​

17. Intermediate Animation 01​

• Keyframe setup
• Expression setup
• Fine keyframe adjustment
• Controlling complex motion
• Enhancing details with effects

18. Intermediate Animation 02​

• More advanced rig control
• Detailed keyframe refinement
• Expression-based animation
• Improving secondary motion
• Adding effect-driven polish

19. Intermediate Animation 03​

• Building layered movement
• Refining overlapping action
• Complex keyframe relationships
• Detailed expression control
• Strengthening animation through effects

20. Intermediate Animation 04​

• Advanced motion refinement
• Detailed curve adjustment
• Polishing complex animation
• Managing multiple moving elements
• Final effect integration

21. Intermediate VFX: Hit Effects​

• Understanding impact effects
• Designing hit timing
• Building visual impact
• Combining shape, timing, and brightness
• Integrating effects with character animation
• Creating convincing contact moments

Section 07 MV Compositing Practice​

22. MV Compositing 01: Music Sync & Camera​

• Composition setup
• Preparing the complete scene
• Synchronizing motion with music
• Understanding song tempo
• Working with BPM
• Refining keyframes to match rhythm
• Adjusting camera movement
• Strengthening musical accents through motion

23. MV Compositing 02: Backgrounds & Motion Graphics​

• Creating backgrounds
• Building environments that support the character
• Creating motion-graphics scenes
• Combining motion graphics with animation
• Maintaining visual hierarchy
• Creating greater scene variety

24. MV Compositing 03: Lighting, Color & Final Polish​

• Color balance
• Lighting setup
• Tone adjustment
• Matching separate elements visually
• Strengthening the focal point
• Improving overall cohesion
• Final compositing
• Final visual polish

25. Rendering, Encoding & Wrap-Up​

• Preparing the final project
• Rendering
• Encoding for different purposes
• Choosing output settings
• Recommended After Effects plugins
• Final workflow review
• Closing remarks

Build 2D MVs That Feel Satisfying from the First Frame to the Last​

A compelling animated music video isn’t created by one complicated rig or one impressive effect.

It comes from how all the elements work together.

You’ll learn how to combine:

• Planning
• Storyboards
• Asset preparation
• Puppet animation
• Bones
• Rigging
• Keyframes
• Graph Editor
• Expressions
• Follow-through
• Overlapping action
• Hair and clothing motion
• Original VFX
• Speed-line backgrounds
• Hit effects
• Motion graphics
• Camera movement
• Music synchronization
• BPM-based timing
• Lighting
• Color grading
• Compositing
• Rendering

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to create motion that feels intentional.
Every movement should have a reason.
Every effect should support the scene.
Every camera move should strengthen the music.
And every layer of polish should make the final MV more satisfying to watch.
Start with simple motion.
Build stronger rigs.
Develop original effects.
Then combine everything into a complete 2D music video you can create independently from beginning to end.

 

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