Adobe Fresco is a free design application available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Learn how to use it to create characters for your animations!
Learn how Fresco operates, what the tools do and what special features the app has
Designing characters with animation in mind requires multiple layers and pieces to be effective. We keep this concept front and center, showing you what layers you should have and the best way to lay them out.
Once you finish this course you have a number of options for rigging and animating your character. The character PSD can be imported and broken down into individual layers with most animation software correctly handling the layout.
Learn how to get Fresco, access settings and course files.
Here we will cover some basics regarding tools and other Fresco features to lay the groundwork for our own projects
Layers are important to consider, not only for design organization, but for the type of art you wish to create. In addition, masking and Blend Modes are also possible to use.
From sketch to final touches, this section covers how to draw a simple cartoon character in Fresco. The key here is how we assemble our layers and prepare groups. You will learn best practices here.
In this section we will go deeper with the character by adding clothing details, highlights, texture and explore how to assemble groups that can be used as switches in animation.
What good is a character without a background or set to act in? Here we use the perspective tools, along with watercolor brushes, to create a simple set for an animated scene
Here we showcase different animation apps with our newly designed Fresco assets.
Final thoughts on Fresco