Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 10 weeks, one evening a week using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.
In recent years 2D animation has experienced a significant revival, both in the UK and overseas, as Studios such as Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, and Brown Bag Films adopt the software.
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| Artwork by Blue Zoo |
2D Animation is experiencing a big comeback, with many 2D productions being animated in the UK.
In particular, Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, and Brown Bag Films in Manchester all use Toonboom Harmony as their principal 2D animation platform.
Flexible Software
Toonboom Harmony is a very flexible software package, that allows the user to combined 2D rigged puppet-style animation with the ability to add hand-draw elements in the traditional way. Animation Basics
The course will cover the basics of locomotion and mechanics in animation, and also 2D rigging, and aims to get students familiar with the software, to enable them to apply for the many studios in the UK and overseas that are embracing this software package. No prior knowledge of the software is required.
Animation with Toonboom Harmony is an online class. Students will attend an evening class one night a week, and will be set projects to do in-class, as well as project work to do between classes. You will also have the opportunity to develop your portfolio or demo reel.
Tutor - Iliana Franklin
Toonboom Harmony licenses
Toonboom have agreed an exclusive arrangement for Escape students - an extended period over and above the usual trial period for a Harmony license. This means that our students can download the software and practice at home what they have learned in class over the full period of the course.
Jobs for 2D Animators
2D Animation is experiencing a big revival, with many productions being animated right here in London. Blue Zoo in particular has been recruiting junior animators with Harmony experience. We also have had invaluable support from London's Karrot Animation, who have provided us with character rigs for use in the course.
Course outline
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| Toonboom Harmony Class at Escape Studios |
Week 2 - Animation basics – the Bouncing Ball
Week 3 - Rigging basics 1
Week 4 - Rigging basics 2
Week 5 - Locomotion cycles
Week 6 - Advanced locomotion
Week 7 - Final project – planning
Week 8 - Develop final project
Week 9 - Submit final project
(industry brief)
Week 10 - Demo Reel
Where and When
Start date: 9 November 2021
Mode of study: Part time
Programme duration: 10 weeks
Official page
To sign up, follow this link.
Free Toonboom Harmony License and Online resources
In the meantime, check out some of the online Harmony resources available here. Toonboom have released a free home version of their software for student use, initially for 30 days, but this was extended for the duration of the pandemic.
Birds Connect Our World
Finally, to see what kind of animation can be done in Harmony, watch the short film "Birds Connect Our World" created by Escapee Lilian Fu, who took our evening class last year.
The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To find out more about our new BA/MArt, now recruiting for September 2021, follow this link. To apply, visit the offical page here.
Free Toonboom Harmony License and Online resources
In the meantime, check out some of the online Harmony resources available here. Toonboom have released a free home version of their software for student use, initially for 30 days, but this was extended for the duration of the pandemic.
Birds Connect Our World
Finally, to see what kind of animation can be done in Harmony, watch the short film "Birds Connect Our World" created by Escapee Lilian Fu, who took our evening class last year.
The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To find out more about our new BA/MArt, now recruiting for September 2021, follow this link. To apply, visit the offical page here.
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