Animating for beginners using Adobe Photoshop and iMovie or Final Cut Pro

In this series I will take you through all the steps to make an animation using Adobe Photoshop for the illustrations and either iMovie or Final Cut Pro for the animating.

Animating is a notoriously time consuming task, but as an illustrator, making animations are a great way to stay relevant on Instagram, since the Instagram algorithm is valuing Instagram Reels over regular posts.

Making short and funny animations can be done quickly if you know these tricks.
 

• Choosing Software You Know Already
  In our case Adobe Photoshop for the drawings and iMovie or Final Cut Pro for the animating

• Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  This will make your flow quicker and smoother

• Picking Which Type of Animating for Each Movement

1. Frame By Frame - flip book style
2. Jump Cuts
3. Keyframes

Requirements for this class

1: Adobe Photoshop

2: iMovie OR Final Cut Pro

Enjoy!