Making Your Own Stylish Animated Music Video [Coloso, Tezo Don Lee]
- Publisher
- Coloso
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Tezo Don Lee
- Language
- Korean, English Sub
- Duration
- 10:42
- Release date
- Jan 1, 2024
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $195
Have you ever been interested in animation but felt too overwhelmed to start? Creating an animation can seem intimidating - but it doesn’t have to be. In this class, you’ll learn how to create the kind of animated music videos you see on YouTube yourself.
Discover how to craft stylish animated music videos that seamlessly combine music, lyrics, and visuals. Animation director Tezo Don Lee has collaborated with many outstanding artists, including IU, Park Hyo-shin, AKMU, Dynamic Duo, Zion.T, Yerin Baek, Kwak Jin-eon, ph-1, and Fromm.
Learn directly from the animation director who has worked with some of the most talented artists in the industry.
This class includes more than 20 exercises that can be applied to various types of design and animation. The curriculum is designed to help you effectively visualize your unique ideas and stories in a digital environment. You’ll also learn final retouching techniques and workflow tips that combine the strengths of Photoshop and After Effects to create polished results.
About the Instructor
Tezo Don LeeHello, I’m Kyungdon Lee, also known as Tezo Don Lee. I’m a graphic artist and animation director based in London.
I began my career as an illustrator in 2005 and have since collaborated with various brands across the United Kingdom, the United States, and Korea, alongside my personal creative projects. Much of my work involves collaborating with talented musicians to create animated music videos and cover art.
In this class, I’ll share my professional workflow and techniques—from directing complex visual narratives to translating music and lyrics into compelling animation.
24 Class Exercises
Step 1: Mini Exercises
- Nature: Animals
- Nature: Landscapes
- Driving Shot
- Walking in Nature
- Riding a Train
- Camera Directing Techniques
- Scene Transitions
- Rotoscoping
- Visualizing Musical Beats
- Lip Sync
- Typography
- Dynamic Scene Composition
- Simple but Effective Direction
- Visualizing Complex Stories
Step 2: Practical Exercises
- Shot 01
- Shot 02
- Shot 03
- Shot 04
- Shot 05
- Shot 06
- Shot 07
- Shot 08
- Shot 09
Create your own animated music video sequence using the techniques learned throughout the course.
Class Highlights
Directing Scenes with Photoshop and After Effects
Learn how to design natural environments, characters, and expressive scenes using layered illustrations in Photoshop combined with animation tools in After Effects.Creating Music Videos That Blend Seamlessly with Music
Understand the principles of directing animations that visually interpret music and lyrics. Learn metaphorical storytelling techniques that allow your work to balance both artistic expression and commercial appeal.Hands-On Production Experience Through 20+ Exercises
Gain practical experience with the real animation production process - including storyboarding, color correction, scene composition, and animation effects - while developing the skills needed to tell your own visual stories.
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