Hands-On Experience

Get practical training covering the entire animation pipeline, from development to post-production.

Professional Portfolio

Create an original animated short film and build a standout portfolio to kickstart your career.

Career Readiness

Prepare for roles in animation studios as visual development artists, animators, writers, and artists using AI tools.

About the Course

Join our 12-week intensive program designed to equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in animation production using AI. Dive deep into traditional animation principles, enhanced by cutting-edge AI tools, and prepare for real-world challenges in the industry. Our program culminates in the creation of an original animated short film and a professional portfolio that will set you apart in the competitive job market. Take the first step towards your dream animation career today!

About the Creator

Carl Reed has built a career producing award-winning content. As the founder of Composition Media, Carl's mission is to amplify underrepresented voices and redefine storytelling through groundbreaking, inspiring projects. Prior to founding Composition Media, Carl co-founded Lion Forge Comics and Lion Forge Animation, serving as president and Chief Creative Officer. Under his leadership, the company grew from fledgling startup into the largest black-owned publisher and animation studio. His collaborations with industry giants like Disney, HBO MAX, Nickelodeon, and Sony Pictures Animation have resulted in numerous accolades, including the Academy Award-winning short film "Hair Love" and the Emmy-winning “Sesame Street: The Power of We" animated special, among many others.

Curriculum

12 Chapters · 110 Lessons

  1. 1

    Animation Deep-dive

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      Lecture: Animation Fundamentals

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      Chapter 1 - Entertainment Industry Overview

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      Recording 1: Animation Fundamentals

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      Animation Pipeline In-Depth

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      Chapter 2 - Production Pipeline

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      Recording 2: Animation Pipeline In-Depth

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      Assignment 1: Film study

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      Short Film Workshop

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      Chapter 3 - Short Films

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      Short Film Storytelling Checklist

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      Assignment 2: Short Film Concept Pitch

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      Recording 3: Short Film Workshop

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      Technical Setup & Organization

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      Recording 4: Technical Setup & Organization

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      Quiz 1: Animation Fundamentals

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      Slides: Animation Fundamentals

  2. 2

    Prompting

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      Mastering AI Prompts (Part 1 of 2)

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      Slides: Mastering AI Prompts (Part 1 of 2)

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      Recording 5: Mastering AI Prompts (Part 1 of 2)

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      Mastering AI Prompts (Part 2 of 2)

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      Recording 6: Mastering AI Prompts (2 of 2)

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      Slides: Mastering AI Prompts (Part 2 of 2)

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      Cinematography Quick Reference Guide

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      Traditional Filmmaking Cameras and Lenses- Complete Guide

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      Working session: Prompt Library Creation

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      Recording 7- Working Session: Prompt Library Creation

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      Slides- Working Session: Prompt Library Session

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      Assignment 3: Defining Five Key Moments for Your Capstone

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      Assignment 4: One Scene, Three Stories: Exploring Cinematic Style

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      Assignment 5: Template-Based Story Exploration

  3. 3

    Asset Generation

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      Creating Consistent Assets

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      Recording 8: Creating Consistent Assets

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      Character Development

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      Recording 9: Character Development

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      Slides: Character Development

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      Environment and Prop Creation

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      Assignment 6: Environment and Prop Creation

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      Recording 10: Environment and Prop Creation

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      Short Film Work Session

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      Assignment 7: Generating Key Frames

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      Recording 11: Short Film Work Session

  4. 4

    Storyframes

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      Directing Animation

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      Recording 12: Directing Animation

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      Assignment 8: Storyboarded Scene

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      Storytelling Workshop

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      Recording 13: Storytelling Workshop

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      Working Session: Storyboard Creation

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      Recording 14: Working Session - Storyboard Creation

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      Work Session: Storyframe Composition

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      Recording 15: Work Session - Storyframe Composition

  5. 5

    Client Briefs

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      Recap Lecture

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      Recording 16: Recap Lecture

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      Work Session: Client Brief 1

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      Recording 17: Work Session - Client Brief 1

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      Work Session: Client Brief 2

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      Recording 18: Work Session- Client Brief 2

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      Work Session: Client Brief 3

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      Recording 19: Work Session - Client Brief 3

  6. 6

    Image-to-Video (I2V)

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      Image-to-Video Techniques (I2V)

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      Recording 20: Image-to-Video Techniques

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      Advanced I2V

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      Recording 21: Advanced I2V

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      I2V Working Session

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      Recording 22: I2V Working Session

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      Work Session: Client Brief 4

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      Recording 23: Work Session - Client Brief 4

  7. 7

    I2V Continued

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      Advanced I2V Generation Techniques

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      Recording 24: Advanced I2V Techniques

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      Week 7: Advanced I2V Generation Techniques

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      Image Editing Mastery

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      Recording 25: Image Editing Mastery

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      SLIDES: Image Editing Mastery

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      Multi-Model I2V Experimentation

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      Recording: Multi-Model I2V Experimentation

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      Image Editing Workshop

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      Recording 26: Image Editing Workshop

  8. 8

    Video-to-video (V2V) and Lipsync

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      Video-to- Video (V2V) Fundamentals

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      Recording 27 Video-to-Video V2V Fundamentals

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      Video-to-Video Fundamentals (V2V)

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      Lipsync Fundamentals

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      Recording 28: Lipsync Fundamentals

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      SLIDES: Lipsync Fundamentals

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      Workshop: V2V Transfers

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      Recording 29: V2V Transfers Workshop

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      Worskhop: Lipsync Fundamentals

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      SLIDES: Workshop - Lipsync Fundamentals

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      Recording 30: Lipsync Fundamentals Workshop

  9. 9

    Refinement and Compositing

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      Capstone Work Session

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      Recording 31: Capstone Work Session

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      Revision Techniques

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      Individualized Capstone Revision Sessions

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      Sound Design Fundamentals

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      Recording 32: Sound Design Fundamentals

  10. 10

    Refinement and Quality Control

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      Fixing Common Quality Issues

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      Recording 33: Fixing Common Quality Issues

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      Upscaling and Frame Interpolation

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      Recording 34: Upscaling and Frame Interpolation

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      Quality Control Standards and Processes

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      Recording 35: Quality Control Standards and Processes

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      Capstone Work Session

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    Quality Control & Finalization

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      Portfolio Preparation and Capstone Work Session

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      Recording 36: Portfolio Preparation and Capstone Workshop

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      Portfolio Completion and Capstone Work Session

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      Portfolio Completion and Capstone Work Session

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      Recording 37: Portfolio Completion and Capstone Work Session

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      Portfolio Completion and Capstone Work Session

  12. 12

    Portfolio Completion & Professional Presentation

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      Industry Presentation & Career Development

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      Industry Presentation & Career Development pass: 470480

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      Industry Presentation & Career Development pass: 473304

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      Industry Presentation & Career Development pass: 619084

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