An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In part 7 add more realism to our character with secondary animations. We addd a little bit of random motion since in real life people never stand 100% still. Also, we animate her chest to simulate some breathing and make her hair swing a bit when she is walking.

Super cool 360º music video created using SkyBox Studio. We suspect this might become a trend!

Nice animated typeface series using Ouroboros by Sylk

Dope music video using AE Pixel Sorter by super talented Simon Bronson

An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In part 6 we extend the rig for our baby buggy such that the buggy wiggles automatically when it is moving.

Nice art piece using Explode Shape Layers and pt_Multiplane by Henning M. Lederer

Great character animation using RubberHose by Seth Eckert and Jeremy Booth at The Furrow

An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In part 5 we create the rotating wheels of the baby buggy. They rotate automatically when you move the character. And even the highlights on the spokes fade in and out naturally when the wheels are rotating.

Fun spot using PuppetTools by Adel Sanoussi

Excellent character design and animation by Superfiction

In this quick tutorial learn how to recreate a famous Giacomo Carmagnola image using AE Pixel Sorter in After Effects

Superb FUI design using Plexus, Explode Shape Layers and many other aescripts tools by the super talented Duncan Elms at Animal Logic VFX.

An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In part 4 you learn all about Zorro, the layer tagger. This tool is very helpful, whenever you have an After Effects project with lots of layers.

Nice design using Plexus on this explainer video by Eric Mc Guire

Top notch work in Andrew Embury's new reel using Explode Shape Layers, KeySmith and many other aescripts tools. By the way, Andrew is becoming part of the aescripts family, please extend him a warm welcome!

Another excellent spot from the super talented Tony Zagoraios that includes a free project download that includes his custom created typeface animation:  Space, Be Inspired

Amazing music video with fantastic color grading and effects using Variable Diffusion by Joe Sill and Luc Delamare

An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In part 3, we create an automated walk cycle with iExpressions. You just need to keyframe the position of the character and the iExpressions-based rig animates the legs and the body automatically such that the character is walking.

Fantastic animation on this promo for the upcoming Blend festival using Newton and Ray Dynamic Color by Sander van Dijk and other super talented animators who are putting together the Blend conference in Vancouver.

An in-depth 8 part series to create a highly automated rig to animate 2D characters for cartoons in After Effects. The rig is based on iExpressions 2 and the puppet tool. It features an automated walk cycle, automatically rotating wheels, secondary animations and much more.

In part 2, we connect the skeleton to our character using the puppet tool. You learn the basics, but also some advanced tips for this workflow. For example, you learn how to achieve that puppet pins on the skirt of the character are influenced by the bones of both legs simultaneously.