Animating Cartoons in Adobe Flash
A 32-part course with Chad Troftgruben
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Chad Troftgruben is a freelance animator and tutorial author who specializes in Animate, Premiere and After Effects. While Chad attended college for computer programming, it was his love of storytelling that brought him to author animation... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 7 hr, 2 min
- Lessons 32
- Attachments 120
- Exercises 99
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227 CQ
32 Lessons in This Course
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8 minFREEAnimation lesson 1Free5 CQ
Outlining, scripting, and storyboarding are all integral to the animation development process. Get valuable tips for animation story development in this lesson!
with Chad TroftgrubenOutlining, scripting, and storyboarding are all integral to the animation development process. Get valuable tips for animation story development in this lesson!
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16 minAdobe Suite lesson 29 CQ
Seeing the world like an artist is about observing forms as a combination of shapes. Learn how to draw an animated character’s face in Adobe Flash.
with Chad TroftgrubenSeeing the world like an artist is about observing forms as a combination of shapes. Learn how to draw an animated character’s face in Adobe Flash.
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15 minAdobe Suite lesson 38 CQ
You’ve drawn the face, now it’s time for the body! This lesson is an exercise in how to use shape tools and color settings to create characters in Adobe Flash.
with Chad TroftgrubenYou’ve drawn the face, now it’s time for the body! This lesson is an exercise in how to use shape tools and color settings to create characters in Adobe Flash.
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13 minAdobe Suite lesson 47 CQ
In part one of this two-part lesson, learn how to use Adobe Flash Professional to create a dramatic setting for the action in an animated movie!
with Chad TroftgrubenIn part one of this two-part lesson, learn how to use Adobe Flash Professional to create a dramatic setting for the action in an animated movie!
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18 minAdobe Suite lesson 510 CQ
In the second part of this two-part lesson, continue working with Adobe Flash to draw a landscape and finish up the setting for your animated movie!
with Chad TroftgrubenIn the second part of this two-part lesson, continue working with Adobe Flash to draw a landscape and finish up the setting for your animated movie!
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 66 CQ
Add to your Adobe Flash skills with this lesson from Incredible Tutorials on how to animate running. It's part of a fun series on making your own cartoon!
with Chad TroftgrubenAdd to your Adobe Flash skills with this lesson from Incredible Tutorials on how to animate running. It's part of a fun series on making your own cartoon!
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6 minAdobe Suite lesson 74 CQ
Continue honing your Adobe Flash skills on how to animate running. Incredible Tutorials gives you more tips on drawing your cartoon character as tension builds!
with Chad TroftgrubenContinue honing your Adobe Flash skills on how to animate running. Incredible Tutorials gives you more tips on drawing your cartoon character as tension builds!
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 86 CQ
Now that your character is moving, try this lesson and learn how to position leg bones along the timeline, loop the animation, and finish a smooth-looking run.
with Chad TroftgrubenNow that your character is moving, try this lesson and learn how to position leg bones along the timeline, loop the animation, and finish a smooth-looking run.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 97 CQ
Want to learn more about animating a running sequence with Adobe Flash? Incredible Tutorials shows you how to animate this cartoon character's arms!
with Chad TroftgrubenWant to learn more about animating a running sequence with Adobe Flash? Incredible Tutorials shows you how to animate this cartoon character's arms!
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 107 CQ
Now you're ready for the next step in this series: drawing a boulder in Adobe Flash! In this lesson, you'll build on your skills and learn to troubleshoot.
with Chad TroftgrubenNow you're ready for the next step in this series: drawing a boulder in Adobe Flash! In this lesson, you'll build on your skills and learn to troubleshoot.
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 116 CQ
Add variety to your Adobe Flash skills and continue animating a huge boulder rolling downhill. Learn to create a tween, and adjust the speed of the object.
with Chad TroftgrubenAdd variety to your Adobe Flash skills and continue animating a huge boulder rolling downhill. Learn to create a tween, and adjust the speed of the object.
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 126 CQ
An animated character may be born from the imagination, but they can emote! In this lesson, learn to use Adobe Flash to add close-up details to a character.
with Chad TroftgrubenAn animated character may be born from the imagination, but they can emote! In this lesson, learn to use Adobe Flash to add close-up details to a character.
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16 minAdobe Suite lesson 139 CQ
Continue developing the emotional depth of your character in this Adobe Flash lesson, where you will learn how to animate the character's eyes to show fear.
with Chad TroftgrubenContinue developing the emotional depth of your character in this Adobe Flash lesson, where you will learn how to animate the character's eyes to show fear.
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15 minAdobe Suite lesson 148 CQ
It’s time to make fine-touch adjustments to your animated character’s facial expressions. Continue drawing the main character's emotions as he runs for it!
with Chad TroftgrubenIt’s time to make fine-touch adjustments to your animated character’s facial expressions. Continue drawing the main character's emotions as he runs for it!
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15 minAdobe Suite lesson 158 CQ
Creating close-ups and reaction shots in an animated Flash movie is fun! In this lesson, learn to add expression to your cartoon character's facial features.
with Chad TroftgrubenCreating close-ups and reaction shots in an animated Flash movie is fun! In this lesson, learn to add expression to your cartoon character's facial features.
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14 minAdobe Suite lesson 168 CQ
Now that the details of your animated Flash movie are refined, continue with this lesson add a scrolling background! Use layers to make your movie come alive!
with Chad TroftgrubenNow that the details of your animated Flash movie are refined, continue with this lesson add a scrolling background! Use layers to make your movie come alive!
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13 minAdobe Suite lesson 177 CQ
Want to build on what you've learned about scrolling animation in Flash? In this lesson, learn how to animate distance shots, and review shortcuts to save time!
with Chad TroftgrubenWant to build on what you've learned about scrolling animation in Flash? In this lesson, learn how to animate distance shots, and review shortcuts to save time!
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 186 CQ
Continue to make fine-touch adjustments to your animated, Flash film in this lesson! Learn to step back and focus on pacing so that the scenes flow smoothly.
with Chad TroftgrubenContinue to make fine-touch adjustments to your animated, Flash film in this lesson! Learn to step back and focus on pacing so that the scenes flow smoothly.
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14 minAdobe Suite lesson 198 CQ
What’s a cartoon without action? Learn how to add an obstacle in an Adobe Flash animated scene, and figure out how to get a character to jump over it.
with Chad TroftgrubenWhat’s a cartoon without action? Learn how to add an obstacle in an Adobe Flash animated scene, and figure out how to get a character to jump over it.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 207 CQ
Keep on developing your animated action sequence in this lesson! Continue working with Adobe Flash, creating motion tweens, and working with the timeline.
with Chad TroftgrubenKeep on developing your animated action sequence in this lesson! Continue working with Adobe Flash, creating motion tweens, and working with the timeline.
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 216 CQ
Now that your Flash animation includes a jumping character, in this lesson, learn to animate a hard landing after the big jump by changing facial expressions.
with Chad TroftgrubenNow that your Flash animation includes a jumping character, in this lesson, learn to animate a hard landing after the big jump by changing facial expressions.
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13 minAdobe Suite lesson 227 CQ
Keep going with your Adobe Flash lessons and learn how to determine armature positions for each frame, create tweens, and troubleshoot looping.
with Chad TroftgrubenKeep going with your Adobe Flash lessons and learn how to determine armature positions for each frame, create tweens, and troubleshoot looping.
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7 minAdobe Suite lesson 234 CQ
Now that your character has made the jump smoothly, it’s time to create a motion tween in Flash to fine tune the animation of the boulder that's chasing him!
with Chad TroftgrubenNow that your character has made the jump smoothly, it’s time to create a motion tween in Flash to fine tune the animation of the boulder that's chasing him!
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14 minAdobe Suite lesson 248 CQ
Are you ready to add dynamic cinematic effects to an animated Flash film? In this lesson, learn to add zoom effects, and resize the background and character.
with Chad TroftgrubenAre you ready to add dynamic cinematic effects to an animated Flash film? In this lesson, learn to add zoom effects, and resize the background and character.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 257 CQ
Add drama to your animated movie in Adobe Flash! In this lesson, learn how to zoom in and out, create reaction shots, and build context.
with Chad TroftgrubenAdd drama to your animated movie in Adobe Flash! In this lesson, learn how to zoom in and out, create reaction shots, and build context.
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 266 CQ
Finish up the fine-touch zoom and reaction shots in Flash with this lesson on zooming out! In this lesson, learn to adjust the final animations for your story.
with Chad TroftgrubenFinish up the fine-touch zoom and reaction shots in Flash with this lesson on zooming out! In this lesson, learn to adjust the final animations for your story.
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14 minAdobe Suite lesson 278 CQ
An establishing shot can heighten drama. In this Adobe Flash lesson, learn how a screenplay can help you decide on which images to use in the shot.
with Chad TroftgrubenAn establishing shot can heighten drama. In this Adobe Flash lesson, learn how a screenplay can help you decide on which images to use in the shot.
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16 minAdobe Suite lesson 289 CQ
Now that you have the basics of your establishing shot done, keep going with your Flash animation and learn to position the planet, and design a text layer.
with Chad TroftgrubenNow that you have the basics of your establishing shot done, keep going with your Flash animation and learn to position the planet, and design a text layer.
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9 minAdobe Suite lesson 295 CQ
Wrap up your work on establishing shots in this Adobe Flash lesson from Incredible Tutorials. You'll create subtle effects and add polish to the movie's scenes!
with Chad TroftgrubenWrap up your work on establishing shots in this Adobe Flash lesson from Incredible Tutorials. You'll create subtle effects and add polish to the movie's scenes!
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13 minAdobe Suite lesson 307 CQ
Learn how to import and edit soundtracks, and how to add sound effects in Adobe Flash! You’ll also get resources for free tracks for creative use.
with Chad TroftgrubenLearn how to import and edit soundtracks, and how to add sound effects in Adobe Flash! You’ll also get resources for free tracks for creative use.
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20 minAdobe Suite lesson 3111 CQ
Complete the audio work for an animated Flash movie in this lesson, where you learn about adding sound effect tracks, editing volume, and managing audio files.
with Chad TroftgrubenComplete the audio work for an animated Flash movie in this lesson, where you learn about adding sound effect tracks, editing volume, and managing audio files.
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12 minAdobe Suite lesson 327 CQ
In this last lesson, you’ll learn how to put finishing touches on your animated Flash movie, and export it to different formats to show the world!
with Chad TroftgrubenIn this last lesson, you’ll learn how to put finishing touches on your animated Flash movie, and export it to different formats to show the world!
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11172 min11-part Adobe Suite course90 CQ
In this beginners course, Chad of Incredible Tutorials gives you a jumpstart on mastering Adobe Flash by teaching you how to download and navigate the program, use popular tools, handle graphics (such as raster and vector), do basic animation - and more. Each lesson visually demonstrates the topics you'll learn and includes example files that you can follow along with. Designed for users with Flash CS5 or above, users with CS4 will still be able leverage most of the skills covered.
with Chad TroftgrubenIn this beginners course, Chad of Incredible Tutorials gives you a jumpstart on mastering Adobe Flash by teaching you how to download and navigate the program, use popular tools, handle graphics (such as raster and vector), do basic animation - and more. Each lesson visually demonstrates the topics you'll learn and includes example files that you can follow along with. Designed for users with Flash CS5 or above, users with CS4 will still be able leverage most of the skills covered.
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38606 min38-part Adobe Suite course322 CQ
Follow along with this introductory Anime Studio course and learn how to animate a scene from start to finish! Start with a script, them bring the story to life using tools in Anime Studio.
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14234 min14-part Adobe Suite course122 CQ
Design a mobile game in Adobe Flash! This in-depth, 14-lesson course from Incredible Tutorials explains the game design process from planning to execution, and includes work files throughout.
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20223 min20-part 3D Design course122 CQ
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