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Creating a Compelling Animated Illustration in Adobe Fresco

By Kyle T Webster
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  • 19 Lessons (4 h 20 m)
  • 4.7K students
  • Language: English
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Subtitles: Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • Lifetime: Access for life
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Overview

Learn how to create eye-catching animated illustrations using a powerful tool like Adobe Fresco. Discover its unique features to bring your artwork to life.

In this online course, immerse yourself in the captivating world of Adobe Fresco with award-winning artist Kyle T. Webster. Kyle, known for his expertise in illustration and animation, will guide you through the process of creating compelling scenes and adding subtle mobile elements to draw your audience into the image.

Discover the hidden powers of Adobe Fresco as you explore brushes, layers, movements, perspective, and animation tools. Without the need for traditional frame-by-frame workflows, you'll learn how to animate your artwork using the unique Motion Path animation tools. Kyle will show you how to use these features effectively to enhance your illustrations and bring them to life.

Throughout the course, you'll develop a deep understanding of how to direct the viewer's eye, convey specific feelings and moods, and make thoughtful decisions about what to include and exclude from your art. By the end of the lessons, you'll have the skills to create clear and captivating illustrated stories enhanced by subtle animation.

Course

What you will learn
with this course.

  • Choosing the Scene

  • Brushes 1

  • Layers, Select, Move, and Transform

  • Perspective Tools

  • Motion and Animation

  • Exporting the Animated Artwork 2

Modules

What you will learn
in this course.

  • Lessons
  • Lesson 1
    Introduction
    • About Me
    • Influences
  • Lesson 2
    Getting to Know Fresco Better
    • Brushes 1
    • Brushes 2
    • Layers, Select, Move, and Transform
    • Perspective Tools
    • Motion and Animation
  • Lesson 3
    Planning the Animated Scene
    • Choosing the Scene
    • Thumbnailing in Fresco
    • Refining the Chosen Thumbnail, the Final Sketch 1
    • Refining the Chosen Thumbnail, the Final Sketch 2
  • Lesson 4
    Creating the Artwork
    • Linework and Animated Objects 1
    • Linework and Animated Objects 2
    • Linework and Animated Objects 3
    • Color Themes 1
    • Color Themes 2
    • Exporting the Animated Artwork 1
    • Exporting the Animated Artwork 2
    • Sharing and Learning
  • Final Project
    Introduction to Adobe Fresco for Illustrators
    • Introduction to Adobe Fresco for Illustrators

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  • What are Domestika's online courses?

    Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

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  • What do Domestika's courses include?

    All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

Teacher

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Kyle T Webster

Kyle T. Webster is an internationally acclaimed artist known for his exceptional illustration and animation skills. With a career spanning over two decades, Kyle has worked with prestigious publications such as The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. As the founder of KyleBrush.com and the inventor of the first meditative drawing app, "Lines of Zen," he has made significant contributions to the art and design community.

As an Adobe ambassador, Kyle has collaborated closely with Adobe on various drawing and painting initiatives. He played a pivotal role in the development of Adobe Fresco, designing all the brushes and creating promotional illustrations and animations for the app. Kyle's passion for teaching has led him to share his knowledge and insights through courses and workshops worldwide.

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Course Content

In this online course, immerse yourself in the captivating world of Adobe Fresco with award-winning artist Kyle T. Webster. Kyle, known for his expertise in illustration and animation, will guide you through the process of creating compelling scenes and adding subtle mobile elements to draw your audience into the image.

Discover the hidden powers of Adobe Fresco as you explore brushes, layers, movements, perspective, and animation tools. Without the need for traditional frame-by-frame workflows, you'll learn how to animate your artwork using the unique Motion Path animation tools. Kyle will show you how to use these features effectively to enhance your illustrations and bring them to life.

Throughout the course, you'll develop a deep understanding of how to direct the viewer's eye, convey specific feelings and moods, and make thoughtful decisions about what to include and exclude from your art. By the end of the lessons, you'll have the skills to create clear and captivating illustrated stories enhanced by subtle animation.

This course

  • Audio: English
  • Subtitles: Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
  • 98.92% positive reviews
  • 19 Lessons (4 h 20 m)
  • 10 additional resources (5 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Unlimited access forever
  • Certificate upon completion of the course

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