Animating with Adobe Character Animator (2023 Edition)

🎞️ Course Title: Animating with Adobe Character Animator (2023 Edition)

🎓 Headline: Master the Art of Motion Tracking and Puppet Animation with ACA!

Unlock the Magic of Animation with Adobe Character Animator! 🚀

Welcome to a comprehensive journey into the world of digital character animation using Adobe Character Animator (ACA). This 2023 edition course is designed to take you from a novice to an experienced animator who can create lively, engaging animations with ease. 🎨➡️🎬

What You Will Learn:

• Character Setup & Tagging: Learn the ins and outs of setting up your characters, from laying out a Photoshop creation to tagging layers for perfect lip syncing and facial expressions.
• Motion Capture Magic: Discover how to use your mouse, keyboard, microphone, and webcam to bring your characters to life with realistic motion tracking.
• Advanced Rigging & Interactivity: Get hands-on experience with draggers, triggers, and Swap Sets to create complex interactions for your puppets.
• Performance & Recording: Perfect your animation performance and record it with full body tracking. Make your characters turn their heads, react, and emote like real actors.
• Post-Production Techniques: Edit recorded actions, manage backgrounds, and work with multiple puppets to create dynamic scenes.
• Live Streaming & OBS Integration: Explore the Stream tab within ACA to take your performances live.
• Seamless Editing with Adobe Suite: Elevate your animations by editing in Premiere Pro and After Effects, then export them through Adobe Media Encoder for a polished final product.

Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to Adobe Character Animator

• Explore the interface and understand the basic functionalities of ACA.
• Set up your first character using an existing PSD file.

Module 2: Rigging & Tagging

• Properly layout a Photoshop character for easier setup.
• Tag layers for lip syncing and facial behaviors.
• Tag and define body parts for limb movements.
• Add special handles such as draggers to allow interactivity with the mouse.
• Create triggers for hide-able layers.
• Create Swap Sets for multi-phase layers, such as hand poses.

Module 3: Advanced Animation Techniques

• Master auto lip sync in the application.
• Learn to perform lip sync using external audio sources.
• Record a puppet with full motion body tracking.
• Create a puppet that can turn their head and body.

Module 4: Post-Production & Editing

• Edit recorded actions for perfection.
• Work with backgrounds to set the scene.
• Animate multiple puppets simultaneously.

Module 5: Integration with Adobe Suite

• Learn how to use Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects for post-production.
• Export animations through Adobe Media Encoder.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to:

• Create animated characters from scratch using Photoshop.
• Tag, fix errors, and animate your own characters in ACA.
• Use motion tracking with a mouse, keyboard, microphone, and webcam to bring your creations to life.
• Edit recorded actions for a professional finish.
• Combine ACA with Adobe's powerful video editing tools for even greater creativity.

🎁 Enroll now to transform your ideas into animated stories! 🎉

Whether you're an aspiring animator, a content creator, or just someone who loves animation, this course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to bring your characters to life. Join us on this creative adventure with Adobe Character Animator! 🌟📚➡️🎯