2D FX Explosion Masterclass
Instructor: Dan Elder
Included with VFX-A All Access
11.5+ Hours
This course includes over eleven hours of FX animation training.
Skill Level
Beginner and intermediate Level Two course for VFX artists.
Software
Toon Boom Harmony
or Adobe Animate
Instant Access
This course is immediately available to All Access members.
Course Breakdown
Lesson overview.
2D Explosion Style Target
Learn how to start a big project by creating your own style target before diving into the animation phase.
Explosion Rough Animation
Let's start with a rough animation sketch for the initial phase. Every big explosion needs to build up its power!
Buildup & First Expansion
Continue your animation by focusing on timing and the first expansion for our explosion.
Complete Rough Animation
With most of our rough animation out of the way, we can focus on the final missing pieces!
Anticipation Cleanup
Follow along with this video and color and clean up your own explosion animation!
Expansion Cleanup
Part 1
Follow along with this video and color and clean up your own explosion animation!
Expansion Cleanup
Part 2
Follow along with this video and color and clean up your own explosion animation!
Expansion Cleanup
Part 3
Follow along with this video and color and clean up your own explosion animation!
2D Explosion Revisions
Every big project could use some feedback! Learn how to implement notes on your effect to help make this explosion the best it can be!
Spiral Smoke Cleanup
Every part of your design that you change, you will have to clean up at some point. Let's dive in and get this spiral smoke wind-up presentable!
Cleanup Process
Part 1
We knew there would be a lot of cleanup in this animation. So let's get to work.
Cleanup Process
Part 2
We weren't kidding when we said that there will be a lot of cleanup to do!
Dissipation Linework & Cleanup
Take a break from all the clean-up and learn some tricks to cover your screen in a smoky dissolve. ...Followed by some more clean-up.
2D Explosion Final Cleanup
There is one final clean-up video! Watch along with this unnarrated video or continue on to the outro!
Final Explosion Effect Outro
We are finally at the end, and it looks amazing! Now get out there and show everyone what you created!
What members say about VFX Apprentice
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VFX Apprentice Student
This was my first step into the field of VFX. I chose it because I saw the incredible work of the teachers. If you want to plunge into the magical world of VFX, then this is definitely for you.
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Joining VFX Apprentice was, for sure, the best decision I've made in my early VFX career. The courses are great and the mentors and students are always trying to help. I just love being here!
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