Masters of Motion
Here are the video lessons and files included with the Masters of Motion VFX course.
(Included with VFX-A All Access and Tradigital 2D FX bundle).
Course Overview Video
This collection is PACKED with lessons from the entertainment industry's finest 2D FX animators.
Come see what they've got prepared for you.
What's Included
Lessons + Source Files
Intro to Adobe Animate CC
Not your typical intro: just open up the latest version of Adobe Animate, and start animating right away! (also available free on YouTube)
FX Artist: Jason Keyser
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Intro to Toon Boom Harmony
Because Harmony is used throughout the course (and the industry), you won't want to miss these videos! (also available free on YouTube)
FX Artist: Maginpanic
Instructor: Maginpanic
12 Principles of FX Animation
This series covers each of the 12 principles of animation and how to apply them to VFX.
These lessons are the perfect starting point for any new 2D fx animator as well as refresh the knowledge of any long time professional.
FX Artist: Daniel Elder
Instructor: Daniel Elder
2D Principle Introduction
Everyone has to learn the basics. That's why this series covers all of the different principles used in 2D effect animation!
FX Artist: Daniel Elder
Instructor: Daniel Elder
2D FX Playbook
This series starts from the beginning and guides you through all the fun things you can do in 2D!
Follow along with Sonia Firsova and have fun while learning how to create intro and outro animations!
FX Artist: Sonia Firsova
Instructor: Sonia Firsova
Light Bursts
Learn how to infuse light with magic! This effect is very brief, with a lot going on that will blow your mind once you see how it's made.
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Fire Swoosh
Even the simplest flick of flame can be full of fancy flourishes! Here you'll learn how to dissolve shapes while maintaining their appeal.
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Nether Poof
Create dynamic and flowing cloudy puff shapes that eat away in a beautiful dance, with lighting and color that brings a magical vibe.
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Poison Splat
There are many ways to approach slime. Learn some techniques to get really dynamic flow that feels natural and appealing all at once.
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Dark Zap
Violent, aggressive shapes are a hallmark of dark magic FX. Have some fun letting out some sharp, dangerous lightning bolts!
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Bubbly Charm
Not all effects are intense and edgy. Sometimes a few magically charming effervescent bubbles are just what you need in your day!
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Cyber Tech Slash
Call it technomancy, user interface, or cybernetic tech magic. Whatever it may be, it requires a different approach than more organic FX.
FX Artist: Alex Redfish
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Line Wiggle
Got artist’s block? Learn a handy warmup technique, focusing on free-flowing straight-ahead animation for whenever you need to loosen up!
FX Artist: Jason Keyser
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Blip
Train your brain to create & animate negative shapes (or cavitations) that you will use to eat away a variety of effects later lessons.
FX Artist: Jason Keyser
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Sparkle
So shiny! Learn the importance of timing variation when it comes to the simple rays that grow and shrink at offset times.
FX Artist: Jason Keyser
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Abstract Zips
Play around with perspective and shape, while applying a few other foundational principles, to piece together an exciting composition!
FX Artist: Jason Keyser
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Fireball
Create a dynamic flow in your animation, allowing each shape to blend into the next along an organic path with satisfying and zippy timing.
FX Artist: Jason Keyser
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Goo Orb
Learn how to make a circle feel like a sphere by using the illusion of three-dimensional goo sliding and rising up around the form.
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Toxic Avatar
Learn to create sickly magical sludge rising from below. Then learn how to leverage smart reuse to populate a scene with repeated effects.
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
Spiral Smoke Poof
Once you know how air currents work, you can begin having fun messing around with them! Play with vortices in this burst of dust.
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
Wind Avatar
Learn all about how air currents kick up dust that billows and expands outward, with a satisfying dissipation of subtle wisps.
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
Holy Avatar
Call upon the powers of heaven to create an angelic flash of radiating light. You’ll use a variety of techniques to pull it off!
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
Directional Fire
Learn how to bend fire to your will, making it rush outward, then catching air currents and dissipating into a series of interesting shapes.
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
Flame Avatar
This lesson is ambitious! Learn to maintain the balance of a large scope and satisfying motion in every detail. Believe, and it is possible!
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
Water Fling
Because various types of airborne liquid are a mainstay in 2D FX, you’ll get a lot of value from referring back to this lesson often.
FX Artist: Chris Graf
Instructor: Jason Keyser
Explosion
Make a satisfying explosion in a modern and appealing style that is production-ready, built for reuse across a wide array of situations.
FX Artist: Daniel Elder
Instructor: Daniel Elder
Heart Bubbles
You're going to love this charming tutorial. Learn how this highly reusable asset leverages snappy timing to delight the senses.
FX Artist: Matthieu Petit
Instructor: Tom de Vis
FX Logo Animation
In this special breakdown lesson series, you'll see step-by-step how a 2D FX master maximizes the excitement of an effect for a slick logo introduction.
FX Artist: Julien Pingault
Instructor: Julien Pingault (french VO)
Electric Burst
Learn how to make an impact that hits hard with a pulse of electricity. It's a combination of a sharp hit followed by static remnants.
FX Artist: Guillaume Degroote
Instructor: Guillaume Degroote
Electric Avatar
Combine every size of electricity: small zaps, medium arcs, and large bolts into an epic sequence of power overwhelming!
