All About Japanese Key Animation: Genga [Coloso, Julien Cortey]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Julien Cortey
- Language
- English, English Official Subtitles
- Duration
- 17:06
- Release date
- Aug 4, 2023
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $186
Discover the animation pipeline and storyboarding process used in Japanese animation studios.
This class will teach you the fundamentals of Key Animation - the core of the animation workflow. Learn how to overcome the fear of the blank page, create dynamic movements, animate hair and clothing, and master timing with practical tips.
By the end of this class, you'll be able to clean up your animation, create FX scenes, and build a solid foundation in Key Animation using TVPaint.
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Why Take This Class?
This class is essential for anyone interested in creating compelling animations through key animation.You'll learn core skills such as animation basics, the Japanese animation pipeline, storyboarding, character sketching, and anatomy. With additional tips and tricks, you’ll be able to create expressive and unique animations.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced animator looking to refine your craft, this class offers valuable insights for all skill levels.
12 Class Exercises:
- Animation Basics & Template
- Enhancing Your Storyboarding
- Roughing
- Applying Animation Basics
- Rhythm Is Key: Smear
- Working with Simple Shapes
- Dynamic Movement
- Clothing & Hair
- Clean-Up Tips
- FX
- Using Shadow & Light Effectively
- Notes for the Inbetween Department
Class Highlights
Storyboarding & the Japanese Animation PipelineWe’ll begin by building your understanding of the Japanese animation pipeline. Once you learn how the pipeline works, I’ll guide you through the entire storyboarding process used in Japanese animation studios. I’ve prepared a complete storyboard for this class and will walk you through every step of bringing animation to life, starting from the storyboard.
Key Animation and Timing
Build a strong foundation in Key Animation, the backbone of the animation process. I’ll help you overcome the fear of the blank page and create your first rough animation, known as “Ichigen” in Japanese animation. We’ll then move on to the second rough, called “Nigen.” Throughout the process, I’ll share numerous tips on creating dynamic movements, animating hair and clothing, and mastering timing.
Clean-Up, Shadow, Light, and FX
In the final part of the curriculum, we’ll focus on the clean-up phase of animation. Although the clean-up process can be tedious, it’s a crucial step—just as important as Ichigen and Nigen. To make this phase more engaging, I’ve included helpful techniques and placed the Shadow and Light chapter toward the end. We’ll also work on a short FX scene so students can learn the fundamentals of FX animation.
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