Become a Master of 2D Animation with Class Central

Adobe Animate is a versatile application for 2D animation, interactive content, and more. Its comprehensive feature set can seem daunting, but there are numerous free resources to guide you. The r/AdobeAnimate subreddit serves as a valuable forum for questions and shared experiences, while the Adobe Animate Official YouTube Channel and Adobe’s in-house tutorials offer solid foundational knowledge.

For a more structured learning path, our Best Courses Guide (BCG) covers a wide range of topics, from beginner tutorials and hand-drawn animation techniques to advanced courses on morphing and HTML5 banner ads. With Class Central’s extensive collection of over 100 Adobe Animate courses, supplemented by top picks from platforms like Udemy and Skillshare, we’ve curated a list of the best offerings. We’ve also included suggestions from the Reddit community for a well-rounded recommendation.

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Courses Overview

• 1 course is free and 6 are paid
• The Adobe Animate subject is followed by 7K learners on Class Central
• Courses in this guide have more than 500K enrollments and views
• The most featured provider is Skillshare with 4 courses.

Adobe Animate 2021: THE FULL COURSE | Beginners Complete Tutorial by TipTut is a meticulously crafted introduction to animation. Matthew Fryer, the force behind TipTut, has consistently demonstrated dedication to offering professionally made, free content. His commitment is evident in the quality of his tutorials and the vast library of Adobe Animate tutorials available on the TipTut channel.

You’ll learn from the initial storyboard conception to the final animation, learners immerse themselves in a project featuring a character rolling around against a dynamic backdrop. The course encompasses the basics of:

• Ideation and planning
• Frame-by-frame animation
• Automation techniques
• Coloring and effects
• Shape morphing and rigging
• Integration of sound and camera tools.

“Thank you for this wonderful video! It’s incredibly helpful. I’m new to Adobe Animate but was able to follow along smoothly. Granted, my familiarity with other Adobe programs gave me an advantage, which I believe REALLY helped. Your step-by-step process was clear and much appreciated. Thank you so much!” – Wolf-E-Romeo, YouTube learner.