Easy Cartoon Backgrounds for Animation

Learn everything you need to create cartoon backgrounds like the ones you see on TV, using Inkscape.

4.25 (99 reviews)
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Easy Cartoon Backgrounds for Animation
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8.5 hours
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Apr 2024
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$69.99
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What you will learn

Draw cartoon backgrounds for animation.

Learn vector illustration techniques.

How to use Inkscape for illustrations.

Learn the foundamentals of background design.

Why take this course?

Learn everything you need to draw cartoon backgrounds for animation, like the ones you see in TV shows like Dexter's Lab, Farily Odd Parents and My Little Pony, all by using the mouse and the free program Inkscape instead of pencil and paper, or digital tablets.


First you'll learn Inkscape for illustration, we'll take a complete and in depth view at the program and by the end of the first unit, you'll be able to draw not just what will be in this course, but anything you want!.

The we'll delve fully into the background illustration where you'll learn the methods and techniques to draw any type of background, all by drawing the most common type of elements you'll encounter in a common exterior background, like trees, bushes, skies, etc. And we'll finish the unit with a lesson on the techniques to build nice looking backgrounds by using basic composition principles.

The final unit we'll apply everything you learned by drawing the background you've been seeing in the promo. There's a commented, sped up version, where i show you my thought process as well as some tips and techniques, and a REAL TIME uncommented version, so you can better follow along. 


No previous artistic experience needed!. No previous vector software experience needed!. No tablet needed!.


NOTE: The characters in the promo are there only as an example for the composition, they are not show how to draw them in this course, if you want to learn how to draw them you can check my course: Easy Character Design Using Inkscape.

Content

Introduction

Introduction to the Course
What are vectors?
Resources

Learn Inkscape

Unit Introduction
Inkscape User Interface
Built-in Shapes and Paths
Object Selection Tool
Node Selection Tool
More on Objects
More on Paths
Object Appeareance
Other Features
Inkscape Tips
Inkscape Project Part 1
Inkscape Project Part 2
Inkscape Project Part 3
Where to Learn More About Inkscape?

Learn to Make Backgrounds

Unit Introduction
Draw a Bush: Part 1
Draw a Bush: Part 2
Draw a Bush: Part 3
Draw Trees: Part 1
Draw Trees: Part 2
Draw Trees: Part 3
Draw Large Masses: Part 1
Draw Large Masses: Part 2
Draw Skies
Draw Ground Areas
Composition Basics

Final Project

Unit Introduction
Final Project 1
Final Project 2
Final Project 3
Final Project 4
Final Project 5
Real Time Final Project 1
Real Time Final Project 2
Real Time Final Project 3
Real Time Final Project 4
Real Time Final Project 5
Where to Learn More?
Course Conclusion
Bonus Lecture: Keep Learning

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Our review

🌟 **Overall Course Review** 🌟 **Course Rating:** 4.25/5 **Pros:** - **Content Mastery:** The instructor, Martin, is praised for his in-depth knowledge of Inkscape and the course content is highly effective for beginners. - **Ease of Learning:** The course is lauded for its clear explanation and ease of followance for learners at various levels, including those with no prior experience. - **Comprehensive Curriculum:** It takes the learner from a complete beginner to a point where they can create backgrounds for videos, covering all the necessary aspects of design and composition in Inkscape. - **Positive Learning Experience:** Several reviewers have expressed that they are enjoying the process and learning new ideas that will be beneficial for their own projects, such as cartoons or vector illustrations. - **Recommendation:** The course is highly recommended by past students who have taken Martin's other courses and found them to be valuable. **Cons:** - **Accent Challenges:** Some users found it difficult to follow the instructor's accent, which could potentially hinder comprehension. - **Rambling:** A few reviewers pointed out that the instructor occasionally rambles, making some lessons seem longer than necessary. - **Repetition:** There are concerns about the course content having limited variety in terms of environments and techniques demonstrated, with a few users feeling that the same concepts were repeated throughout the course. - **Content Length:** Some lessons could be more concise as they currently contain time-lapsed videos with the same real-time duration, leading to a longer course than needed. **Additional Notes:** - **Language Considerations:** A reviewer provided feedback in both English and Russian, indicating that the content is accessible to a global audience. - **Foundation for Learning:** The course seems to serve as a solid foundation for beginners looking to learn vector illustration with Inkscape. In summary, this course is highly regarded for its comprehensive approach to teaching Inkscape skills for creating backgrounds, with a few areas that could be improved for clarity and efficiency. Despite these drawbacks, the positive feedback from users suggests that the course offers great value for learners interested in vector art and animation background creation.

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