Professional Editing & Animation Roadmap
“A 4-week intensive program designed to take you from beginner to proficient in video editing and 2D animation. This roadmap focuses on building practical, demonstrable skills using professional-grade, free software to create compelling animated and edited video content.”
Week 1: Foundations of Video Editing & Animation Principles
By the end of this module you will be able to ingest footage, perform fundamental edits, apply basic color correction, and articulate the 12 core principles of animation.
Week 2: 2D Motion Graphics for Explainer Videos
By the end of this module you will be able to design simple vector assets, animate them using keyframes and easing, and composite them into a cohesive motion graphics sequence.
Week 3: Advanced Editing & Visual Effects
By the end of this module you will be able to elevate your edits with dynamic speed effects, masking, basic green screen keying, and motion tracking.
Week 4: Character Animation & Final Project Integration
By the end of this module you will be able to rig a simple 2D character, create a basic animation cycle, and integrate animated scenes into a final, polished video ready for delivery.
Learn
Watch curated videos and read study resources
Practice
Practice what you learned
Build Projects
Build projects using your new gained knowledge
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