Frame by Frame Animation Process (Animate + Photoshop + After Effects)

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In this video, I have discussed a frame by frame animation workflow that involves using photoshop and after effects.

This is a very long video. I don't expect you to finish this in one sitting. Just take your time watching this video. Think of it like a masterclass of sorts 😄

Save this video and get back to it when you need it.

* I recommend watching this video in fullscreen.

Here are timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
- Chapter 1
01:22 - Rough animation
02:51 - Tip: Drawing the hand and arm
04:49 - Rough animation timelapse
09:16 - Tip: Lasso tool
13:00 - Adjusting the pose
14:19 - Animating the hair
- Chapter 2
15:29 - What are tiedowns
18:56 - Timelapse of the tiedowns
- Chapter 3
21:27 - Preparing for photoshop
- Chapter 4
28:54 - How to animate in photoshop
- Chapter 5
48:01 - Digipaint basics
50:53 - Blending
53:31 - Form shadow vs Cast shadow
55:47 - Tools I used
56:50 - Using actions to speed up the process
01:01:10 - Painting the hair
01:08:03 - How to apply digipaint in animation
- Chapter 6
01:10:37 - Photoshop timelapse
- Chapter 7
01:20:30 - After Effects
01:22:47 - Adding additional lighting
01:32:12 - Adding background
01:35:51 - Lumetri color
01:37:23 - Adding rim light
01:42:30 - Adding a cut
- Chapter 8
01:45:25 - Conclusion

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