Course catalog

12 Principles of Animation for CG Animators

Learn the 12 principles that underlie everything animators do in movies and video games. Learn how they translate into digital character animation and tools like Blender and Maya.

21 Foundations of Animation

Learn the 21 foundations of animation: universal principles that can be used to create high-quality animation in any style or medium, including hand-drawn and digital animation.

2D Animation: Animal Walk Cycles

Discover how to animate four-legged animals as they walk, trot, and run. Learn 2D animation techniques for making these motions look realistic or cartoony.

2D Animation: Animate Flying Creatures

Learn how to animate the motions and anatomies of different flying creatures—from insects, to birds, to dragons.

2D Animation: Animate Monsters & Aliens

Learn 2D animation techniques for making monsters, aliens, and other supernatural creatures come to life.

2D Animation: Character & Attitude Walk Cycles

Learn 2D animation techniques to express personality, body type, and attitude in a walk cycle, and turn walks into full-on runs.

2D Animation: Tips & Tricks

Get a new 2D animation tip every Tuesday. Learn the tricks professional animators use to save time and create more compelling characters.

2D Animation: Walk Cycles Basics

Learn how to create a walk cycle for 2D animation. This tutorial is appropriate for all levels of animators, using any software.

2D Game Design and Development Essential Training

Learn everything you need to know to design and develop your first 2D game, from choosing a game engine, building artwork, and adding sound to publishing the finished game.

3D and Animation Careers: First Steps

Get a simple seven-step overview of the 3D animation pipeline in this introduction for new 3D artists and animators.

3D Animation and Rigging Weekly

Take a deep dive into 3D character animation and rigging in Autodesk Maya. Tune in every Thursday for a new tip.

3D Content Creation for Virtual Reality

Learn modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques to produce compelling 3D content for virtual reality games and simulations with Maya, Unity, and Unreal.

3D Printing & Modeling Household Parts

Find out how easy and rewarding 3D printing can be. Learn how to print household parts like replacement knobs and hardware mounts at home.

3D Scanning a Person

Learn to scan a person and turn the scan into a "3D selfie" with a 3D printer or with online services like Shapeways.

3D Tracking and After Effects Compositing

Learn how to use 3D tracking data to add 3D objects to a 2D shot in After Effects. Speed up your workflow by setting up your 3D scene once and using it for all of your shots.

3D Tracking and Fusion Compositing

Learn how to use 3D tracking data to add 3D objects to a 2D shot in Fusion. Learn how to speed up your workflow by setting up your 3D scene once and using it for all of your shots.

3D Tracking and Nuke Compositing

Discover how to use 3D tracking data to add 3D objects to a 2D shot in Nuke. Speed up your workflow by learning to set up your 3D scene once and use it for all of your shots.

3ds Max 2017 Essential Training

Learn how to use 3ds Max 2017 to create professional 3D models, animations, and motion graphics. Explore spline and polygonal modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, and more.

3ds Max 2018 Essential Training

Discover 3ds Max to create professional 3D models, animations, and motion graphics. Learn essentials like spline and polygonal modeling, plus texturing, lighting, and rendering.

3ds Max 2018: Mastering UVW Mapping

Learn how to use the UVW mapping tools in 3ds Max 2018 to map 3D models for texturing.

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