Cut-Out Animation

Cut-out Animation is intended for artists who are new to cut-out animation but are familiar with basic animation principles. Participants will use Harmony Premium to learn the fundamentals of digital cut-out animation using keyframes and animating cut-out puppets through introductory exercises and reoccurring production animation techniques such as cycles and interaction with props.

At the end of this class, the attendee will be able to:

• Use keyframes and computer-generated interpolation to digitally animate characters and props
• Apply principles of animation to cut-out puppets using digital tools
• Animate typical motions and cycles frequently recurring in production
• Understand the fundamentals of a rig and the nodal system

Outline Overview:

• Harmony Introduction
• Interface Overview
• Basic Concepts and Settings
• Introduction to Sketching and Animating
• Exporting
• Drawing Tools
• Keyframing Animation
• Squashing and Easing Animation
• Pointing Arm Animation
• Walk-Cycle Animation
• Prop Pickup Animation
• Head-Turn Animation
• Animating a Production Scene