Toon Boom Cutout Animation: Get Hired by Animation Studios

Name: Toon Boom Cutout Animation: Get Hired by Animation Studios
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Master Cut-Out Animation in Toon Boom: Bring Your 2D Characters to Life

Created byEdson L P Camacho

Last updated 4/2025

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What you'll learn

Master the fundamentals of Toon Boom Cut-Out animation for creating professional-quality animations.
Learn how to rig characters and animate them efficiently using Toon Boom’s tools.
Gain hands-on experience with creating and editing assets for cut-out animation.
Develop a complete animated project from start to finish, building your portfolio.

Course content

4 sections • 23 lectures • 1h 16m total length

Presentation2:03
Master cutout animation in Toon Boom by building professional rigs, organizing an efficient image library, and mastering the master controller for expressive, natural movements.
Toon Boom: Workspace Manager1:50
Toon Boom's workspace manager helps you save and customize layouts, adjust the interface, rename and apply a personalized workspace, and easily restore it when needed.
Toon Boom: Arm Rigging6:31
Learn Toon Boom cutout animation rigging with bones, pivots, pegs, and deformers to build an arm and hand rig, guided by node view drawings for pose creation.
Toon Boom: Eyes Rigging2:45
Rig a simple ai character's eye in Toon Boom using ellipse shapes, masking, and drawing objects; test and adjust the eye rig for perfect alignment.
Toon Boom: Curve Deformer2:56
Learn to rig characters in Toon Boom with the curve deformer, creating hand and arm pegs, setting pivots, and testing animation to achieve Disney-style movement.
Toon Boom: Morphing3:12
Master the morphing tool in Toon Boom to transition a rectangle into an ellipse between frames, set frame 70 as key, and refine timing with curve adjustments for smooth morph.
Toon Boom: Transparency3:32
Apply transparency in Toon Boom using the node library and transparency node to a ghost drawing. Set keyframes with extend exposure and adjust transparency to reveal the ghost smoothly.
Toom Boom: Bouncing Ball4:20
Master the bouncing ball technique using stretch and squash and anticipation, with a parent peg and pivot to control motion, refine with function editor curves, and render.
Knowloge Test

Toon Boom: Organizing the Rigging Structure1:56
Organize the rigging structure in Toon Boom by creating a new drawing linked to a composite and copying it for the head, torso, and limbs, with pass-through layer settings.
Toon Boom: Organizing the Arms3:10
Copy and paste the left arm drawings into the left arm group, then repeat for the right arm. Plug the pieces into their composites and fix any unplugged parts.
Toon Boom: Creating Arm Rigging4:32
Define and adjust the left arm rig, centering pivots for the forearm and hand, then apply an envelope deformer with a peg to control movement. Test deformation for both arms.
Toon Boom: Character Body Rigging5:02
Rig a Toon Boom cutout character body using envelope deformers on the neck, torso, and skirt, with pegs and composites for organized, testable movement.
Toon Boom Cut-Out Rigging: Setting Up the Character's Legs2:35
Rig a character's legs in Toon Boom by organizing leg drawings, creating deformation controls, and adjusting pivots and hierarchy to test the rig.
Toon Boom : Cartoon Character Head Setup1:57
Organize the head in a group by copying head pieces, using the existing composite to save time, and arrange cables so background hair stays behind all parts, ready for rigging.
Toon Boom: Cartoon Character Head Rigging2:55
Rig a Toon Boom head using the envelope tool to outline the face. Refine bezier contours, apply pegs and embedded pivots, and organize layers for eye and mouth control.
Toon Boom: Head Controller2:10
Learn to quickly control the head with a master peg in Toon Boom cutout animation, organizing eye and mouth groups, adding pegs, and refining rig structure for unified, easier posing.
What is the main purpose of rigging in Toon Boom Harmony?

Toon Boom: Eyes Image Bank4:27
Explore creating an eye bank in Toon Boom, duplicate eye drawings into library entries, build variations for blinking, adjust parts across positions, and save as a reusable template.
Toon Boom: Eyes Image Bank 2 and Nose5:43
Explore the eye rigging workflow in Toon Boom, creating two eye composites for blink, adjusting eyelids, contours, pupil, highlights, and adding a nose rig with pegs and deformers.
Toon Boom: Mounth Bank1:44
Create a complete mouth shape library in Toon Boom by duplicating drawings, editing lip shapes with the pencil editor, and refining masks for open and closed mouths.

Master Controller Introduction1:16
Learn how the master controller in Toon Boom Harmony 15 centralizes character elements to simplify pose manipulation, reduce animation time, and deliver smoother, more consistent gestures in cutout animation.
Toon Boom: Preparing the Head 3/4, Top and Down6:48
Prepare Lily’s head in toon boom cutout animation for master controller. Create front and three-quarter keyframes, adjust eyes, brows, mouth, and ears, and test poses to build a rig.
Toon Boom: Mater Controller3:33
Set up and animate the head with Toon Boom's master controller, link keyframes to a grid, refine poses, add color marks, and save a dedicated controller for efficient rigging.
Toon Boom: Activate the Master Controller1:11
Activate the master controller in Toon Boom by clicking the plus button near the node view, selecting Master Controller, choosing head or body, then clicking activate.

Requirements

Basic understanding of animation principles is helpful, but not required.
No prior animation experience is needed – beginners are welcome!
Access to Toon Boom software (any version) is required for practical exercises.
A computer with internet access for course materials and project submissions.

Description

Action Studies for Professional Animation in Toon Boom

Transform Your Animation Career with Toon Boom Cut-Out Animation!

Did you know that 2D animation is more popular than ever? From movies and TV shows to games and digital media, the demand for skilled professionals is skyrocketing. If you want to stand out, seize new opportunities, and create stunning projects, Toon Boom Cut-Out Animation is the key to making it all happen!

Why You Need This Course
The animation industry is evolving rapidly, and companies are looking for prepared and qualified professionals. Cut-out animation has gained popularity due to its efficiency and high-quality output. Mastering this technique in Toon Boom will open doors to:

Career Opportunities: Big animation companies are on the hunt for experts who know how to create dynamic, professional animations. This course prepares you to work for renowned companies or land successful freelance projects.
Challenging Projects: Learn how to use the most powerful tools in the industry to create complex, high-quality character animations, all within Toon Boom.
Increased Earning Potential: By mastering professional cut-out animation, you can increase your market value and become a sought-after expert in a high-demand field.
Stand Out in the Market: Become an incredibly valuable professional by mastering Toon Boom. This is your chance to stand out and be recognized for your technical and creative abilities.

What You'll Learn

In this course, we focus on Actions, the essential technique for bringing characters to life in the purest Disney and Cartoon Network style. You'll learn how to create fluid, expressive, and dynamic movements that give your characters personality and emotion.

From walk cycles and jumps to expressive gestures and reactions, you’ll master the principles of character animation, making them feel alive and engaging. Whether you're animating for games, series, or films, this course will equip you with the skills to create professional-quality character actions using Toon Boom Harmony.

Cut-Out Animation Basics: Understand the core principles and how to apply them efficiently within Toon Boom.
Character and Scene Development: Learn how to design and animate characters from start to finish, creating complete, polished projects.
Advanced 2D Animation Techniques: Dive into Toon Boom’s tools to create smooth, complex, and visually captivating animations.
Professional Rigging: Discover how to rig your characters like a pro to achieve seamless, natural movements in your animations.
Industry Strategies: Learn how to work with tight deadlines, manage your projects, and deliver high-level results that will impress clients and employers.

Why Choose This Course?

Hands-On and Straight to the Point: No endless theory. Each module is designed to be directly applicable to your work.
Market-Ready Preparation: This course is tailored to get you ready for real-world animation industry demands, offering relevant and up-to-date learning.
Exclusive Mentorship and Tips: With the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll get access to insider techniques and strategies that will make a difference in your projects.

Who Am I to Teach You?

I’m Edson Camacho, an animation instructor who began my journey under the mentorship of a director from Mauricio de Sousa Animation Studios and an instructor who worked as an animator for Disney. I’ve also learned from other industry leaders, gaining insights that have shaped my expertise. Now, I’m here to pass that knowledge on to you. I’ve designed this course to equip you with the skills you need to become a professional cut-out animator and take your career to the next level.

This Course is For You If...

You’re passionate about animation and want to learn a cutting-edge technique that’s highly in demand in the industry.
You have experience in animation but want to refine your skills and become an expert in Toon Boom’s cut-out style.
You’re looking for new professional opportunities and want to enhance your portfolio with 2D animations that stand out.

Don’t Miss Out! The market is more competitive than ever, and this course is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for to elevate your career. Gain the skills that employers are looking for and start creating high-quality animations that will open doors for you!

Sign up now and start your journey toward mastering cut-out animation!

Who this course is for:

Perfect for beginners looking to dive into Toon Boom Cut-Out animation with step-by-step guidance.
Ideal for aspiring animators who want to master 2D animation and character rigging.
Great for creative professionals aiming to enhance their animation skills with Toon Boom.
Suitable for hobbyists interested in learning how to create professional-quality animations.

Toon Boom Cutout Animation: Get Hired by Animation Studios

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Course content

Introduction8 lectures • 27min

Toon Boom Rigging Essentials8 lectures • 24min

Toon Boom Library3 lectures • 12min

Toon Boom Master Controller4 lectures • 13min

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