Animation for Beginners

Start Animating from Scratch—No Experience Needed.

Animation is everywhere—from social media reels and video ads to games and movies. Animation for Beginners is your complete introduction to the exciting world of animation, designed for anyone who wants to bring their ideas, stories, or designs to life with motion.

This book breaks down the animation process into simple, easy-to-follow steps that help you understand not just how to animate, but why animation works the way it does.

What You’ll Learn:

• 🧠 Core Principles of Animation: Master the 12 essential principles like squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, and more.

• 🛠️ Animation Tools & Software: Get beginner-friendly walkthroughs using popular tools like Adobe Animate, After Effects, Blender, and open-source options.

• ✏️ 2D & Frame-by-Frame Basics: Learn how to create simple animations using keyframes, timelines, and onion skinning techniques.

• 🎨 Character & Object Motion: Animate characters, shapes, text, and more with a clear focus on flow and emotion.

• 🎬 Storyboarding & Timing: Plan your animations like a pro with storyboards, animatics, and scene breakdowns.

• 💡 Creative Projects & Practice Exercises: Follow along with guided tutorials and real animation projects to build your skills step-by-step.

Whether you’re a designer looking to add motion to your visuals, a social media creator wanting more engaging content, or a student dreaming of working in animation studios—this book gives you the creative and technical foundation you need.

No drawing or coding skills required. Just bring your curiosity—and start animating today.