Animation Basics in 14 Minutes (6 Big ideas for beginners)

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  • Опубліковано 26 тра 2024
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    Welcome to Animation for Anyone. In this first class, we dive headfirst into six of the big ideas behind animation and how to start thinking about them together.
    A note on software:
    We don't touch on software in this class because I believe there are already lots of great tutorials out there but if you're interested in low cost options to get started there are a few that come to mind- Blender is a free 3D package and includes a "Grease Pencil" mode if you're interested in learning 2D animation. Procreate on IOS is inexpensive and has new animation features (simply turn on Animation Assist in the canvas menu). Adobe Creative Cloud suite is certainly not "low cost" but some of you may have access to it for other uses. If that is the case Photoshop and Animate CC both offer powerful animation tools and will be included in your Creative Cloud Membership. I have an in depth, but quite old tutorial for using Photoshop as animation tool here vimeo.com/80851591
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  • @BenMarriott
    @BenMarriott 2 роки тому +1175

    This is a perfect primer for anyone learning animation! :D Such a brilliant presentation

  • @ishisri2011
    @ishisri2011 11 місяців тому +160

    As someone who is literally starting at zero in animation, this felt pretty great and was easy to grasp, Thanks a lot for this

    • @blossmh4238
      @blossmh4238 3 місяці тому +4

      how is it going so far? are u still learning?

  • @deekshiths90890
    @deekshiths90890 2 роки тому +632

    3:13 - 1 Speed
    5:04 - Acceleration and deceleration
    6:11 - squash and stretch
    6:44 - Anticipation
    7:35 - Overshoot
    8:01 - Arc

  • @CameronMcManus
    @CameronMcManus 2 роки тому +448

    Love how you framed it with how the animation is "feeling." Reminding beginners it's an intuitive process is really important!

    • @AlexGriggAnimation
      @AlexGriggAnimation  2 роки тому +53

      I'm glad you liked that. Im trying to make these classes about creating the animation you want to see rather than " correct " animation.

  • @saaaagar
    @saaaagar 2 роки тому +421

    Just amazed how is it even free, far more better than some paid courses thank you for making it available for all. You made it so simple to understand the concepts it's easy to follow along 💜✨ thank u so much once again

  • @elloingo
    @elloingo Рік тому +131

    Really love how the principles arent framed as rules to sweat over but more as a toolkit to help see whats working and what isnt

  • @_Cozzy-Bread_
    @_Cozzy-Bread_ 5 місяців тому +207

    You gave us homework??

  • @Bjornybaby
    @Bjornybaby 2 роки тому +44

    Never seen these ideas expressed so clearly and accurately. Really learned a lot with this

  • @worscohli
    @worscohli 6 місяців тому +6

    This is like the best tutorial ive ever seen for anything on youtube. Its clear, its specific, and it explains things rather than leaving it in the air for guessing

  • @mitchographer
    @mitchographer Рік тому +56

    This is really really brilliant. I've been teaching animation for over 10 years (in schools/workshops/uni) and there's definitely a few approaches to teaching here I've never thought about before! Thanks alex!

  • @luketribedotcom
    @luketribedotcom 2 роки тому +66

    Loved it. Short, sharp and punchy. I look forward to the next lessons!

  • @omarsaad361
    @omarsaad361 11 місяців тому +7

    it feels illegal that this content is free

  • @gatzyuploadsstuff2486
    @gatzyuploadsstuff2486 2 роки тому +65

    Oh my gooooooood!!! I can't believe how well this is presented and how long it must have taken you to do these, And what blows my mind is this is all free..
    Thank you soo much alex you have helped plebs like us big time with this, These tuts will be game changer

  • @mysteriathe8474
    @mysteriathe8474 2 роки тому +26

    this was so well structured and awesome that I feel bad for watching it for free.

  • @webwolf404
    @webwolf404 Рік тому +8

    Probably the best animation course ever...I started teaching animation years ago and had to take a long break now I'm coming back into it and this is incredible

  • @thawzin2892
    @thawzin2892 Рік тому

    wow , this is the perfect place to start , instead of going into details stuffs, you go right in and talk about big concepts in general . really helpful. This is what I am looking for.

  • @Br4ntburz
    @Br4ntburz Рік тому +1

    Without a doubt the best crash-course anything I've ever watched. The presentation is utterly sublime and conveys basic technical knowledge in a way with great brevity and visual clarity.

  • @TedHJones
    @TedHJones 2 роки тому +1

    This is going to improve the quality of animation EVERYWHERE and make it so accessible. Mad props Alex, I hope you know how much of a game changer this is 🙌👏👏👏

  • @namratauanvekar9589
    @namratauanvekar9589 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Alex. This is indeed one of the best courses I have even opted for. I always wanted to learn animation but I used to feel so intimidated. You have made it so clear and amazingly simple for us to understand.

  • @MathiasLynge_
    @MathiasLynge_ Рік тому +5

    Really great introduction to 6 of the animation principles! This channel will be my go-to from now on, when people ask about the best way to learn the basics of animation 😍👏

  • @nobitanobi
    @nobitanobi 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you! As an animator, I always struggled understanding speed. Many teachers try to explain but it wouldn't compute....but tis finally made me understand! Can't wait to see more!

  • @Voidmare1862
    @Voidmare1862 Рік тому

    Thank you for these Alex! I felt like I wanted to pick up animating this time around but its been a real mess trying to get started - your series has been a HUGE help and I'm watching them over and over again to get the principles ingrained - so again, thank you for taking the time to produce these videos, they've been amazing to learn from!

  • @NhiNguyen-hz9se
    @NhiNguyen-hz9se 2 роки тому +23

    I cant thank you enough for this amazing animation crash course, I always wanted to see these core principles of animation put together, the 12 ones are kinda overwhelming to me sometimes, you put it so well, thank you so much, your channel is like a goldmine for beginner animators like me, so entertaining and easy to understand! You are such a great teacher! THANK YOU!!!

    • @AlexGriggAnimation
      @AlexGriggAnimation  2 роки тому +7

      Oh I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I had trouble learning via the 12 principles too so I thought I'd try and tackle things a different way.

  • @MrJangojim
    @MrJangojim 2 роки тому +7

    Fantastic intro into animation! Wish I had seen this before I made my animated series a few years ago. Took me many months to figure out these principles. Keep it up, Alex!

  • @roscoe999
    @roscoe999 2 роки тому

    Hell yes, this is awesome. The whole vid doesn't feel rushed or bloated, feels just as long as it needs to be to get those ideas down.

  • @AkhilPatel
    @AkhilPatel 2 роки тому

    One of the most amazing teachers that I have come across on youtube. Such clarity in teaching makes it so easy to learn. Thank you so much! Will make sure I do all the homework :)

  • @_chrliymi
    @_chrliymi 10 місяців тому

    Wooooaahh, every word you say in this video feels like im learning how to animate for the first time again. Its just that you really explained how the basics of animation works well, like how i studied too much before and u just made it into one video. Ty man i rlly forgot how to animate so i had to study again, totally give u a sub, u deserved it

  • @aadarashkumar5934
    @aadarashkumar5934 2 роки тому +2

    Just enough information not too much …simple .. not overpowering ..intriguing and the best part is the homework to engage the audience and practice ..can’t wait for future episodes 🙌🙌🔥🔥.. all the very best

  • @movntn
    @movntn 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome introduction! I love the simplified list of principles. Can’t wait to see more!

  • @odduckOasis
    @odduckOasis Рік тому +2

    I used to animate little dots on my post-it notes. Perfect tiny little flip books lol. Thanks for all of this, very useful to remind how things work!

  • @shristithapa9229
    @shristithapa9229 4 місяці тому

    Watching your video for the first time and it's really worth it. I was learning animation by myself a few years back but stopped in between cause I felt I would never be good at it. After watching your video I'm planning to start from scratch again. Thanks for igniting the flame which was long gone.

  • @deepjoshi5898
    @deepjoshi5898 2 роки тому +3

    that's some quality content on youtube for 2d animators for the first time. keep making these videos

  • @ChunkMotion
    @ChunkMotion 2 роки тому +4

    Incredibly well put together where each idea builds upon the last. Opening on the question on how the animation feels is perfect!

  • @loneangler9063
    @loneangler9063 Рік тому +3

    Great video!!! Im a decent artist, but I've always wanted to dip My toe in animation, videos like this breaking down animation and explaining it in a way to where everyone can understand it is awesome!!!

  • @axolotales
    @axolotales Рік тому +1

    This is so good, it's explained in a simple way, that you can't help but to understand :D Appreciate your whole series, perspective changing for me

  • @ParaSMG
    @ParaSMG 2 роки тому +1

    This is spectacular! Clear and straight to the point. Also easy to follow along. Great work 👍

  • @jessehenao4555
    @jessehenao4555 5 місяців тому

    Just stumbled upon your channel as i'm getting into animation and I just wanted to say THANK YOU.
    Such a clear and concise lesson !

  • @Rachel_M_
    @Rachel_M_ 5 місяців тому +2

    I haven't made a flip book animation since I was bored during a maths lesson in 1991 🤔...
    I love the way you explain things too ☺

  • @Antony_Oscar
    @Antony_Oscar 4 місяці тому +1

    I don't think I've ever seen or heard these principles explained this clearly. I usually absolutely HATE doing really basic "beginner exercises" like animating a ball, but halfway through this video I was ITCHING to animate a ball. XD

  • @bdzr8306
    @bdzr8306 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this awesome free course.
    The presentation is freaking good, can't wait to see another course from you.

  • @JakeInMotion
    @JakeInMotion 2 роки тому +2

    This is presented so well! Thank you for all the effort you put into beautifully introducing these principles.

  • @TurKisH354
    @TurKisH354 2 роки тому +1

    This is so cool, i'm impressed with the quality of this video, so neat! Well done!

  • @anchitsharma5079
    @anchitsharma5079 2 роки тому +1

    Loved it . so well articulated , and layered . It feels welcoming to dive back into the fundamentals just because of its simplistic approach . I thought of the word "variety /contrast" to also add in the checklist as that itself can open new outlets. Looking for more
    videos

  • @mofubunsart
    @mofubunsart 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much!! I’ve been wanting to get into animation but it’s always felt daunting to me. This was the most clearest explanation of the principles 😊

  • @TorQueMoD
    @TorQueMoD Місяць тому

    OMG, what a beautiful explanation of frame spacing. Thank you for sharing :)

  • @dtkeight
    @dtkeight 3 місяці тому

    This channel is literally gold! Thank you so muck for making this

  • @Pain-95
    @Pain-95 Рік тому

    The idea and presentation couldn’t be more batter if not perfect. Thanks for sharing the treasure with us.

  • @user-zn6rg9qn9h
    @user-zn6rg9qn9h 10 місяців тому

    Thank you SO MUCH for putting these videos together! I love your course!

  • @RukkmansWorld
    @RukkmansWorld 9 місяців тому

    What an amazingly well put together video.. i have seen the same concepts in this video explained many times.. this is the FIRST time i actually realised its USES... because it was put in such a clever way...

  • @ericispublius
    @ericispublius 2 місяці тому +1

    WOW! This is so helpful!! I'm trying to add animation to my video journalism & come from a background with zero animation experience. I feel like I learned so so so much from this video. I can't believe that information like this exists on the internet FOR FREE
    Thank you so so much!

  • @annisanazzahra2672
    @annisanazzahra2672 Рік тому +1

    Hi There, I really appreciate for everything that you’ve done for this channel. You’ve successfully make the knowledge easily accessible for anyone. Your way of explaining things are on the next level of teaching, it’s genius!! I’m an Interior Designer that currently want to learn Animation. For a real beginner like me your channel is a real Treasure. Thank You So So Much!!!!

  • @dimatr7593
    @dimatr7593 Рік тому

    these are just pure gold, thank you for making and sharing them!

  • @freudijpg
    @freudijpg 2 роки тому

    So lovely! Enjoyed every second of it! 1A presentation, voiceacting and content! Instant Golden Star!

  • @JorgedelCampoAndrade
    @JorgedelCampoAndrade 4 місяці тому +1

    What a wonderful 2D animation tutorial!! Thanks for this great material!! 🎉❤✌️

  • @ShikisStupidComics
    @ShikisStupidComics Місяць тому

    I just discovered your tutorials and they're amazingly helpful! Thanks a lot!

  • @user-sp3jy7jo1i
    @user-sp3jy7jo1i 10 днів тому +1

    Wonderful teaching.❤

  • @jimmsonline
    @jimmsonline 8 місяців тому

    Great job Alex. Thank you for the effort in making it so simple to watch.

  • @samanthaesqueda3369
    @samanthaesqueda3369 10 місяців тому

    Really love the way you explain it !! I've been whatchin many things trying to learn it, and have always been confuse, until this!!!! thanks!!

  • @abhinavkarkare
    @abhinavkarkare Місяць тому

    Simple yet very effective. Awesome explanation.

  • @allenatmosphere
    @allenatmosphere 2 роки тому

    Awesome work man!! So easy to understand! Can't wait for the next lessons!

  • @Malin7709
    @Malin7709 Місяць тому

    Thank you! This was amazing, easy and helped SO much. Loved doing the homework

  • @natalielucas7388
    @natalielucas7388 Місяць тому

    God, thank you so much for this. I have to learn 2D animation from scratch in 2 months and this was so clear and comprehensive.

  • @tonytrandesignYT
    @tonytrandesignYT 2 роки тому

    Hell yes! Getting back into learning animation. Killer video to start learning from the ground floor again.
    Great introduction and very easy to follow. Plus it's very mellow watch. A+++

  • @sofsof7573
    @sofsof7573 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. So clear, easy to follow and engaging. Thanks so much!

  • @luanbrix
    @luanbrix 3 місяці тому

    I'm loving to have this great content!

  • @theshortinfo.
    @theshortinfo. 2 місяці тому +3

    Time waste 0%
    Knowledge 100%
    THANKYOU SIR FOR THIS VIDEO🥰

  • @chocortez23
    @chocortez23 10 місяців тому

    so far like the best of many tutorials I have watched!! wonderful!!

  • @leemski
    @leemski 2 місяці тому

    So far your tutorial are the best ones I’ve seen about animation and also about Procreate Dreams! Really awesome, thank you!❤

  • @GreenlifeFin
    @GreenlifeFin 6 місяців тому

    Omg. Perfect, simple basics. Thank you!

  • @Ravens_Crusader
    @Ravens_Crusader 3 місяці тому

    Best video ever! I was getting discouraged when doing animation because I watch an animation tutorial but it didn’t help, but this help me sooo much 🤩🤩

  • @StefanDavidWarren
    @StefanDavidWarren Рік тому +1

    Nice one Alex. Sharing the animation love. This'll really help those starting out.

  • @ArtofJim
    @ArtofJim 2 місяці тому

    Great video dude. Love this. Learned a lot!

  • @LakbayKomiks
    @LakbayKomiks 3 місяці тому

    I am speechless. In just 14 minutes it got me into base foundation already for animation. My imagination is running wild. Thank you for sharing.

  • @dixieechann
    @dixieechann 2 роки тому

    What a seamless and beautiful way of presenting the lesson!

  • @tazammulhossain
    @tazammulhossain 2 місяці тому

    Wow. Wonderful and easy explanation.

  • @unwindshow
    @unwindshow 2 роки тому

    So stoked on what you're doing!

  • @PortgasDAce-wt2qu
    @PortgasDAce-wt2qu 2 роки тому

    I'm so glad I came acrossyour post on Twitter! This is so informative and it's only 13 minutes. I'll definitely try and play with animation 😊 Thank you!

  • @healthyhearingloss9953
    @healthyhearingloss9953 Рік тому

    Best video yet to understand animation!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Great work.

  • @debbyliu3726
    @debbyliu3726 6 місяців тому

    god damn this is soooooo goood!!!! i love the practical part right after you introduced the whole ideas. everything is logical, practical, and extremely useful. thank you so much for this video

  • @karen.olivos
    @karen.olivos 2 роки тому

    This was awesome and super well explained!! Thank you! looking forward for next classes!!

  • @vinayakvenugopal3795
    @vinayakvenugopal3795 2 роки тому

    I've loved the animation style in Phantom Limb ever since i saw it a few years back. Looking forward to learning more from you✌️

  • @thesimplybatty
    @thesimplybatty 2 роки тому

    Super helpful, thanks! Looking forward to your upcoming videos

  • @hi-space
    @hi-space Рік тому

    Wow, the way you explained animation is just amazing

  • @PrathmeshJagtap
    @PrathmeshJagtap 2 роки тому

    Yes definitely enjoyed the video. Thank you for creating such an amazing animation tutorial.

  • @JasonRamasami
    @JasonRamasami 2 роки тому

    Mr Grigg you are a natural teacher. Bravo.

  • @mariaraigom4874
    @mariaraigom4874 2 роки тому +1

    This is really helpful, thank you so much for your effort and work to bring life this course Alex!! :))

  • @julienschleiffer5895
    @julienschleiffer5895 2 роки тому

    Awesome work and content! Love the format!

  • @SilasSWF
    @SilasSWF Рік тому

    Execelent introduction concepts. Thank you!!

  • @rickster008
    @rickster008 Рік тому

    I've watched a lot of Animation videos and your video is the most interesting. Most Animation videos seem intimidating. Those are 6 of the 12 principles of Animation

  • @drmn247
    @drmn247 2 роки тому

    class-act presentation! love how you used stop motion to show the initial concepts, really tangible.

  • @hema4realz
    @hema4realz 2 місяці тому +2

    Basically anticipation is building up momentum and ovvershoot is inertia :D

  • @samueljamespillar
    @samueljamespillar 2 роки тому

    This is great, looking forward to the next one.

  • @erwinsiron
    @erwinsiron 7 місяців тому +1

    High quality lesson!

  • @anamariavallejo
    @anamariavallejo 2 роки тому

    This is just fantastic. Thanks Alex!

  • @khuyentran437
    @khuyentran437 Рік тому +1

    Love you contents!! Please post more tutorials for beginners and some logics behind lessons that you have like this !!❤❤❤

  • @Michael-NZ
    @Michael-NZ 14 днів тому

    Hey this is great! Im teaching animation and was looking for a simple tutorial that could be replicated by my student . He started off with his idea of a really complex animation but wanted him to go back to basics first, to feed back into his work, gve it some life!

  • @David-re8my
    @David-re8my 5 місяців тому +2

    Bro mastered the animation to showcase basics to audience

  • @DuongNguyen-gx4xg
    @DuongNguyen-gx4xg 10 місяців тому

    Wow, this is so helpful, clever demonstration, so easy to understand. Thank you so much, Alex!

  • @radharcanna
    @radharcanna 5 місяців тому

    That’s an excellent introduction. Thank you.

  • @kalaamiiii
    @kalaamiiii 2 роки тому

    I loved every second of this. Learned new things and didn't get distracted! 💗