Description
In this course you will learn how to combine two amazing free programs to create smooth and flexible 2D game character animations!Inkscape is a free and open-source Vector Illustration software.With it you can create versatile, ready to use character designs in no time! Draw anything, export in any size – Perfect for 2D game design!There are several great courses published about Inkscape, but in this one you can learn how to create a character and make it ready to animate!DragonBones is a free 2D Skeletal Animation program. Import your character parts, create the bone system and animate! It is really this easy!The standalone version just came out at the end of 2016, so this is the first full and comprehensive English course about DragonBones! There are only a very few DragonBones tutorial online, if you want to learn the software, this is a good place to start!
Who is the target audience?
This course is made for 2D game developers, indy developers or hobby game creators.
This course is for character designers who want to learn to animate their creatures!
The course is built for developers who want to create easy game prototypes with animation for free!
This course is NOT for you if you are looking for 3D animation! Both programs are great for 2D design and animation but not 3D!
This course is about game character animation, NOT about animating a full scene or animated movie!
Requirements
Download the two free softwares we use in the course: Inkscape and Dragonbones
The course is mainly about animation, have a very basic Inkscape knowledge to start the course!
Optional: Have a character idea ready! You can use my character too, but you will learn more and have more fun designing and animating your very own creation! |