Microcosmos Animation
Workshop Summary: In this 9-week digital art workshop, participants will delve into the intricate and captivating world of insect animation using Procreate and Procreate Dreams. Each 90-minute session will cover various techniques and skills required to create lifelike and imaginative insect animations. From understanding insect anatomy to mastering animation principles and storytelling, this workshop is designed to help artists enhance their animation abilities. Through practical exercises, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of 2D animation and bring their tiny worlds to life.
9-Week Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Insect Animation and Tools
- Welcome and overview of the workshop
- Introduction to Procreate and Procreate Dreams tools and interface
- Basics of insect animation and its applications
- Simple exercises to get familiar with the software
Week 2: Understanding Insect Anatomy and Movements
- Overview of insect anatomy and common movements
- Techniques for accurately capturing insect structures and motions
- Hands-on practice: Sketching basic insect forms
Week 3: Character Design and Development
- Principles of character design for insects
- Techniques for creating unique and expressive insect characters
- Hands-on practice: Designing your own insect characters
Week 4: Animation Principles and Techniques
- Introduction to key animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation)
- Techniques for animating insect movements
- Hands-on practice: Creating simple insect animations
Week 5: Adding Detail and Personality
- Techniques for adding detail and personality to insect animations
- Understanding expressions and behaviors
- Hands-on practice: Enhancing insect character animations
Week 6: Backgrounds and Environments
- Creating compelling backgrounds and environments for insect worlds
- Techniques for integrating characters with their surroundings
- Hands-on practice: Designing backgrounds and environments
Week 7: Storytelling and Animation Workflow
- Basics of storytelling in animation
- Techniques for planning and organizing animation projects
- Hands-on practice: Storyboarding and planning your animation
Week 8: Refining and Polishing Animations
- Techniques for refining and polishing animations
- Understanding timing, pacing, and final touches
- Hands-on practice: Finalizing insect animations
Week 9: Final Project and Review
- Applying learned techniques to a final animation project
You will need your own iPad with Procreate Dreams installed for this workshop. https://procreate.com/dreams
