Digital Animation with Experimental Techniques

Digital animation allows us to unfold the creative ideas that live in our imagination. Experimental animator Danaé Gosset combines digital animation with traditional art supplies to create ethereal, dream-like pieces that intrigue her viewers.

Explore the world of experimental animation and learn how to create sequences using mixed media techniques. Let your imagination guide you to create vibrant animations inspired by your creativity.

Begin by getting to know Danaé. She shares her artistic journey, and how she came to develop her dream-like style. Hear about her diverse influences and the artists who inspire her.

Danaé goes through the materials for the course, starting with the physical ones like art supplies and a printer, and the digital ones like Cinema 4D, Photoshop, and After Effects. Get inspired by hearing Danaé’s creative process before searching for references for your project.

Learn how to create an animation on Cinema 4D by exploring the different tools to shape and render your design. Explore InDesign and see how to map out your motion graphic before printing. Then, grab the art supplies of your choice and add detail to your illustration. Danaé shares her creative process while using Photoshop to edit the texturized images of the sequence.

Discover how to create a seamless animation by cleaning your frames and correcting the color on After Effects. Explore the software’s tools to create a crisp motion graphic and bring your design to life. Wrap up the course by learning how to correctly export your animation and share it with the world.