Pen | Part 5 – Adding Animation

In this practical and detailed class, Ethan introduces you to the exciting world of animation within Blender, guiding you from fundamental concepts through to sophisticated animation techniques. Whether you’re entirely new to animation or seeking to sharpen your skills, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to animate objects and properties effectively, while keeping your workflow organised and manageable.

You’ll explore the Blender timeline and graph editor, learning precisely how animations work frame-by-frame, and how to control movement smoothly and realistically. Ethan demonstrates key skills, including setting keyframes, animating materials and lights, and applying object constraints to enhance and simplify complex animations. He also covers more advanced features like modifiers, graph interpretation, and introduces the power of shape keys and armatures to create dynamic, professional-level animations.

By the end of this class, you’ll be equipped with the foundational tools and creative confidence to bring your 3D models to life with compelling animations, preparing you perfectly for your own animation projects or advanced studies.