Also referred to as Scene Prep or Scene Setup, this course is about bringing in all the pre-production elements ready for the next stage, animation.
It's a fascinating step in the world of creating an animated TV show or film, bridging the gap between rigging, animating and compositing.
This is an instant access course, so you'll just need to contact me when you want help or advice. All details upon sign up!
✔️ 3 weeks curriculum (lifetime access)
✔️ Tutor support throughout the course
✔️ A professional critique on your final project
✔️ A live one-to-one call, whenever you need it
✔️ Scene files and rigs to download and keep
✔️ Career advice, job hunting tips and links
✔️ Exclusive Discord community access
✔️ Certificate upon completion
Toon Boom course tutor
Certified Toon Boom expert
With over 16 years of professional experience in the animation industry, Adam was also the UK's first certified Toon Boom expert. He's worked in TV and film, both as a hand-drawn and cut-out animator, as well as teaching in higher education and as an artist-in-residence. He started the Academy in 2017 and since then has trained thousands of creative folk how to rig and animate in Toon Boom Harmony.
Have a browse through the weekly overview if you'd like to know specifically what we cover during the course. All elements and assets are pre-built to save you time and replicate the industry role you're training for.
In our first week we'll get familiar with the software and learn how to use it for importing assets. This includes animatics, sound and characters. You'll find out how to auto export from Storyboard Pro, set up your scene in 3D multiplane space, attach props to characters and lots of other useful starter tips!
Week 2 allows us to move on to crafting the scene into a more robust set up for the animation part of production. Using a demo project, we'll set up multiple shots and learn about positioning assets consistently, reusing animation, exporting elements to speed up your workflow and some simple compositing!
In the final stages of the course and with all the assets in place, we will learn some highly skilled, technical wizardry to take your sequence to the next level professionally. Things like adding smart shadows, depth, camera moves, water splashes and even some compositing comes into play. At the end you'll have built a world and a 6 shot sequence from scratch, ready for animation!
When you finish your project, you can send it to me for a professional critique. There will also be continued support in the form of the online Discord community, where your fellow students can share projects and continue your learning. I'm happy to help with career advice and showreel tips too 🎬
This 3 week course is PERFECT for those who are new to Toon Boom Harmony or looking to get their first animation studio role.
We assume no prior knowledge, so it's beginner friendly! And because we give you all the parts you need to build your scene, you can have fun just putting it all together. Just a computer required!
Learn scene preparation for 2D cut-out animation in Toon Boom Harmony: the stage between pre-production and animation.
No previous Toon Boom experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners and those with basic experience.
Set up animation-ready scenes in Harmony Premium: import animatics, sound, backgrounds and rigs, arrange assets, pose characters and add simple compositing.
Toon Boom Scene Build has a 3-week curriculum. You keep access to the materials and community afterwards.
You have lifetime access to the course lessons, files and future updates.
Watch the pre-recorded lessons whenever suits you, wherever you live. Check the course page for any live session times.
The course uses the free Toon Boom Harmony Premium trial, downloaded from Toon Boom’s website. This is separate from a course-provided licence; check your trial eligibility before starting.
Allow a minimum of 3 hours a week for lessons and practice. If you can, set aside extra time to repeat exercises and polish your project. Your experience and project scope will affect how much additional practice you need.
Submit your finished scene for a personalised critique. You can also ask for help via email or the site messenger throughout the course.
If the course isn't right for you, email adam@adamsanimationacademy.com with the subject “Refund Request” within 5 days of purchase. Any cost of a software licence you have used will be deducted from your refund. Read the applicable refund terms.
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5-day money-back guarantee, less any used software licence cost. If the course isn't right for you, email adam@adamsanimationacademy.com with the subject “Refund Request” within 5 days of purchase. Any cost of a software licence you have used will be deducted from your refund. Read the applicable refund terms.