Creating a Loop Animation from Ink in Photoshop

Get ready to discover the animated universe of Mathieu Maillefer—a captivating blend of humor, motion, and poetic charm. His authentic creations draw their inspiration from the tiny details of everyday life. In this online course, he teaches you to create a 2D animation in Photoshop using drawings inspired by real life as depicted in your own sketches.

Following his expert advice, learn to work with the AnimDessin2 plug-in in Photoshop to seamlessly create a playful drawing that’s bursting with life. Time to bring some excitement to your sketches!

Start the course by hearing all about Mathieu Maillefer’s background in animation and the artists who have inspired his work, such as Paul Grimault, Satoshi Kon, and Stéphane Aubier.

Time to prepare your animation! Begin by getting familiar with the main tools needed and choose your reference character. Just like Mathieu with his mischievous pet cat, inspiration can be found all around you. Next, get to grips with using video to document your animation. Draw a series of key sketches by hand and build up a texture bank.

Once your drawings have been digitized, discover the magic that can be worked in Photoshop! Learn to import your drawings and edit them with the AnimDessin2[b/] plug-in. Animate your character’s movements based on key poses, paying close attention to [b]breakdowns and color. Fine-tune the textures, decorative elements, and the smaller details, then you’re good to go!

All that’s left to do is share your work on social media and watch it go viral!