Tips On How To Make An 2D Animated Video

• Posted by kevin morris May 6, 2021 Filed in Other #product demo videos  214 views
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  Animation is quite common in the world of today. Animation is used in movies, TV shows, and even the Web. Even though you can also 3D animated videos to gain prominence, 2D animation still produces some of the best product videos in the post-modern world. Most product videos of brands are produced in 2D animation. This is because they are cost-effective and also they are developed in a short amount of time.  

  So, if you want to create a 2D animation video by yourself and make the most out of your video marketing campaigns, we have put together a short and sweet blog for you.

  In 2D animation, the very first obstacle you might have is…

  Where To Start If You Have Zero 2D Animation Experience?

  It could be challenging for a newbie to start their career in 2D animation. This is because, in order to animate, you need to have a diversified experience and relevant knowledge of 2D animation with a knack for drawing unique and interesting characters for the viewers to engage and relate with. It's crucial for a newbie to buy the appropriate drawing equipment and get training in 2D animation before actually working on 2D animation software.

  How To Make 2D Animation?

  There are two ways to creating 2D animation videos: by hand and using animation software. Both of these approaches have their own method of producing 2D animation videos. Here are some of the basic differences.

  Hand-Drawn 2D Animation

  This approach takes a lot of patience and skills to animate videos as opposed to using animation software. Nonetheless, it brings charm and enchantment to the traditional way of animation. Most brands and animation studios utilize this traditional way of animation.

  In making hand-drawn animation, you need to grab a pencil and piece of paper and draw an image and capture it in a frame. Then you need to draw the image again on another piece of paper but slight changes. Repeat this process a couple of times in order to illuminate the movement of the image.

  2D Animation With Software (On The Example Of Adobe)

  Working on 2D animation using software has a different process from hand-drawn animation. The process using software like Adobe looks similar to this:

  • The animation process starts with creating a new file and including vector images from Adobe Stock that will create a background of the animation.
  • You have to add layers and customize the background with nifty Adobe tools as per your design.
  • You need to add another layer to include the characters of the animation and import it from Illustrator. When you create an animation video, you need to have separate layers for the characters' movement and separate layers for the background.
  • To animate characters, you need to utilize the looping animation technique to its various parts. That can only be achieved when you have precision in creating frames, motion tweens, keyframes, and shape tweens. These are the main concepts of doing animation in Adobe software.
  • Now, you have to set the timeline for your character and ensure it to fits its path.
  • Voila! You have made a 2D animation that can be exported for further use.