2D Action Animation - Full Process

In this video I animate a quick action shot. I got inspired by @briandemonwolf on instagram and used some of his movements as reference for the jump kick.
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What software am I using?
Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Cinema 4D (Currently with Redshift)

[@HaloWolf102]

"I'm quite interested about how we sometimes think certain tasks seem way too time consuming, when at the same time we gladly just sit down and do absolutely nothing" ~ Olof Storm 2019

[@lergus7586]

I was procrastinating doing my project and heard this. Damn.

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[@rawls101]

"It's easier to get a quick snack than to bake the cake." - Olof Storm 2019

[@rawls101]

FYI - when filling in a colour, instead of doing it by hand, you can use the magic wand tool to select the desired fill area (as long as there are no gaps in the outline). And if you're using a rough brush which gives an uneven edge to the line, after selecting with the magic wand, simply "expand selection" by a couple of pixels and then fill it in 2 or 3 times (this expands the fill a bit beyond the first click, but it stays within the wand selection). You may need to clean the edge where the fill meets the line a little bit, but it will save you a ton of time by not having to colour by hand every section.

[@OlofStorm]

@@rawls101 hey, yeah I did just that for later parts of the process. I realised quickly that it was gonna be a pain :). When filling in the liquid dude I made an action that did that. Cheers!

[@rawls101]

@@OlofStorm Awesome! Keep up the great work man!

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[@Prof.Garcia]

"Pushing that feeling away and accepting that some things actually do take time" Hardest thing to deal with when looking for results. When a 24-minute cartoon chapter takes about a month to be completed even when it's done by a whole team of specialists.

[@SILVERPYGMEES]

"i'm quite interested about how we sometimes think certain tasks seem way too time consuming, when at the same time we gladly just sit down and do absolutely nothing". Best bit of knowledge or advise on the video. I often tell myself the same thing.

[@FallenLight0]

But it's all about energy consuming and the brain trying to avoid getting tired, sitting down and do nothing is everything our brain wants.

[@fridayimp7784]

The liquid head is such an out of the box idea I love it.

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8:58 lol "I'm not sure he deserved it tho"

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I chocked when i read this comment lol😂

[@keyomobarber1777]

Right, he said it so sweet and sincere 🤣 love it

[@coolguy6433]

I like how it’s an animation tutorial, and a therapy session

[@Mj3rk3r]

Discovered your page a few months back when I was in a dark place (with beinga creative) and I can't say how grateful I am for your work and tutorials. From Kenya with love. This one is amazing.

[@OlofStorm]

Thanks a lot! Happy I can be helpful in that way! Keep creating! :)

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We Kenyans are everywhere lol.

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@@leonbosire378 Kenyans are amazing, just like every other human beings in this planet. We just have bad governance and leadership.

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[@gabilish_ART]

This was the very first animation that inspired me to become an animator and i just happened to bump into this video again🙂

[@kaelaian21]

Sometimes I tend to get down and work on this 2 minute 2D animation clip I've always tried to work on and every time I feel already exhausted even before I begin....the fact that you make this looks so simple and attractive to do has now made me to push the ego aside and work on this film...Pray for me Olof😭😭

[@johnnytk6936]

only 5 seconds in the video & it was already satisfying. That sound effect was such a cherry on top of that fluid animation.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

Never thougth one would use Photoshop for this. Now with aweseom looking Grease Penicl in blender.

[@befrey]

i actually started using photoshop to for animating, because of the ease of drawing and sketching.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

@@befrey Yeah more tools and brushes and so. I dont do sketches or anything related, so ican really give good feedback. I just saw amazing stuff made with the tool and because the 2d can also be transform to 3d or used in 3d makes it quite handy.

[@RomboutVersluijs]

PS nice tips, i was figuring out how you made it possible to draw on each frame. hahaha very nice. I do understand if Photoshop feels so at home one does not easily switch programs.

[@befrey]

@@RomboutVersluijs Photoshop supports a bit in animation , but drawing in Adobe flash or animation is a pain..

[@RomboutVersluijs]

@@befrey hahah yeah i remember flash painting tools. I used it to make website and banners and such. I was always baffled how people could handle its WICKEd drawing tools. So weird when your used to illustrator or so.

[@nochill9475]

The time, patience and dedication any artist must have. That 1 second clip, took hours to produce. Before the background, the music, the speech and rendering. Bravo Sir.

[@wirelesmike73]

I'm diggin' your style, brother. It has a classic look with a modern edge. Very cool work here. Subscribed.

[@jlibinatv]

"I'm quite interested about how we sometimes think certain tasks seem way too time consuming, when at the same time we gladly just sit down and do absolutely nothing" I opened photoshop and adobe animate right after I heard you say this, damn right in the feels. We're such lazy and boring creatures.

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It's way more complex than we just being lazy

[@HaloWolf102]

Escaping reality, and numbing the mind to forget about the stresses in our life and the state of the world is not entirely a bad thing. But it's only a bandaid.

[@hookedj7184]

Not only animation lessons, but also life lessons. Thanks a lot!

[@thezebraboy]

Dude, Olof Storm, you have changed my life. Thanks and cheers!

[@tyrewallace6123]

That was absolutely outstanding! I hope to get this comfortable with animating fight scenes soon. Thnx for creating this video/animation

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1.4K LIKES 0 DISLIKES???!!!! Damn you have a good audience!

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You jinxed it.

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@@MindToMade nah i actually wrote it when it already had 1 dislike, but i saw it before with 0.

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Wait are you a 13 year old cuz that would a ..... Ummm weird coincidence

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@@udaykiranpanjala2710 why would i be 13?

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Randomly watching at 2.48am. getting art tips and life tips. wow, what a twofer.

[@thatpersonyoudidntknowexis149]

That's a very good advice on time. I always feel down when I take too long to finish an animation. But when I'm not working, I can take a whole day on reading, playing, using my phone or just lazing around. I feel more excited to work now. Thank you very much for this.

[@AdrianVirlan]

RESPECT! Not only for the amazing animation itself but also for putting this video together with such an great explanation of your process. I absolutely love the flow in your videos. I always struggle to explain exactly how I create my art in my videos, since most of the techniques I use become like a second nature in time and I don't even notice. Thank you for sharing your wisdom :D

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Life gems and art gems.

[@jfcomposition]

2:32 your words are gold. Only concentrate on work dont waste time✌🏻

[@chelsichica4321]

Glad i found this at almost 1 in the morning, really breaks down the process and shows how much effort is required to get animation done

[@Nintendude.]

"It's always easier to get the quick snack then to bake the cake." I compare cartoons as a cake in someway as well. We all like it and enjoy consuming it... some would like to make one as well... but very few put there time and effort in learning in how to make one. And once it finish it will be enjoyed by many... hopefully.

[@j.b.n.1492]

If Bob Ross made rad animations. The pace and your commentary are great, nice to watch something form and hear what problems come up and how they were solved.

[@EasyCartoonDrawingTutorials]

So helpful to see it broken down like this. Many decisions are put into making this quick and snappy animation.

[@ioanaburaga]

I really love to believe on purpose. I found you explaining the things that I had in my mind and in the same time you are giving me such much power of believing. I know you have more experience, but the key for experience is the rule of double P : practice and patience.

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Im saving this for inspiration, I love the style and everything

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thx to u. and thx to your honey fof being there to help bettering things and give birth to awsome works of art

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That's amazing , truly appreciated That's how it works , new for me Absolutely love this

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I’m going to get cancelled for saying this but Olof Storm will become 21’st century Bob Ross

[@befrey]

Really good flow and feel of power, thanks for showing.

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Too good

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your tutorials are amazing I've learned so much from you ❤❤❤

[@scottbotmilton]

this was honestly the most informative video for me yet. It is so awesome to see that whole process. thank you for sharing

[@mdsanima]

WOW! very cool stuff here! I love your style so much! Keep going and good luck!

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This should be made into a full length kung-fu movie or something, very visually pleasing!

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I always wanted to get into animation, but never really thought I could, because it takes so much time to get good at it, and I don't know If I can with my work life balance. But your video really did inspire me.

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You can do it ! Just schedule an hour or even 30 mins a day to learn something. Yes it's a lot but its even more to the one who never starts 😊

[@Rohit-xc3tl]

@@makeoversbymeme2077 hey which software is he doing

[@makeoversbymeme2077]

@@Rohit-xc3tl sorry. Just saw tbis. He's using photoshop, after effects, premiere and Cinema 4d. Yeah, its a lot lol. But you can use 1 software

[@Rohit-xc3tl]

@@makeoversbymeme2077 oh I have blender and I thought he used that 😁

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[@FarzeenAzhar]

Came for the animation , stayed for his vibe

[@pharoahfinale1183]

I would love to see a whole serious with those two characters

[@layzdood]

Everything that you say in this video are exactly the things that I needed to hear right now. Thanks a miliion!

[@joshuaedley5191]

amazing I will be studying this stuff for my future project.

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[@asici2]

i'm a creative director. I adore to work with 2 monitors and follow your videos while i make my work. They are so inspiring. thanks.

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This is so sick! I'm so happy I found your channel

[@LTRX_]

Olof Storm, a man who has a lot of wisdom up his mind.

[@bananabike279]

2:50 Huh, I've never thought it that way... I guess I have more time to work on art / animation then I thought! Thanks, that was really inspirational!! Also, MAN I love that smear on the leg right when it hits the other guy!!

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woooooow i wish a fully detail video about adrawing and annimation

[@DeVaunToon]

That impact on the kick though.....

[@CheapModuleMusic]

came here for tutorial, stayed for the inspirational quotes

[@amardikaarifinnoor1315]

I love how it is changing into philosophical thoughts the more into the video

[@tusharytoonz3395]

"I'm not sure he deserves it though" 😂

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I don’t know why but I just find these type of videos so amusing😌

[@allensomseb6133]

I must say...! You are an amazing animator!!! Would be cool to give us a tutorial, on one by one process of how you use all the software from like A-Z...!

[@theartbox1481]

Yes

[@NateEjobsonComicArtist]

agreed

[@__Time__clock]

Amazing i have seen this for the first time

[@EidorianKun]

I can practice on this! It’s cool that everything you say makes sense.

[@Walktheline1]

you make it look so easy. very thank ful you shared the process. u are awesome

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love these vids. Big love

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Just awesome

[@Mono_Autophobic]

Him : photoshop , premiere , after effects , C4D and makes a good quality animation Me : PS , premiere , AF , C4D , blender , Media encoder , illustrator, FL studio 20 and cannot even make a stick man Moral : Use MS Paint

[@wendellpo3814]

Lol why even use paint you could just make a flip book

[@sammandid739]

Same dude! I'm trying to learn, our school provided us with a bundle of Adobe but we only use animate cc butttt I'm trying to learn as much as I can out of all Are you using it for fun?

[@Mono_Autophobic]

@@sammandid739 yeah I made few animations and post on newground but turns out my drawings are awful

[@sammandid739]

@@Mono_Autophobic xDD relatable, it's so much technique and shit you just need to read or watch and learn. Vector art looks easy but I'm absolutely shit at it.

[@MerrickBrewer]

Absolutely awesome... MORE!!!!!!!

[@vianvalentine]

It's called butterfly twist kick

[@eyetasteonly]

This app name

[@Abdullah_muslim1]

Actually it's a btwist side kick

[@Abdullah_muslim1]

Or butterfly twist sidekick

[@sundaydonutfilm]

I just watched this and I love it and got inspired again!

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Bro.... One subscriber added 😍

[@davidosmachine]

Powerful proverb 💯 it gives me courage to work more and have patience

[@illy_is_me1007]

These brushes look very beautiful , may I ask where did you get them or what are they?

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Love your work ..

[@simasvictor]

Dude, you just saved my life hahahahahahahhah thanks a lot for the videos

[@zhorky]

Oh... a new video? Here we go! :)

[@musaadmohammed1169]

“This is not for my upcoming film” Why not😞☹️

[@jeanardcontentvillarina1761]

It would be cool if he made it into a short film.

[@OlofStorm]

Haha this was just a test I did :)

[@lifeisgood5287]

you're an amazing animator and teacher! Thanks so much for your sharing!

[@babyguitar1404]

This is so cool. If i may ask, how long did it take to render this scene, and where did you render it in after effects or photoshop?

[@ishmaeltitus4651]

I think he said photoshop

[@jttrevathan2218]

Words of wisdom. Thank you

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THE BEST KZbinR ♥

[@MasterKolla]

Bro You Are The Real Artist.. Great Work.. I Can't Draw Like This..

[@bearba9s]

very motivating video. keep it up. how long did it take you to finish this?

[@AtLaude]

Great workflow and awesome result man, the kick + the zoom in turned out extra powerful!

[@OlofStorm]

Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@buda5310]

Damn he literally kicked his face off 😂😂

[@Igor_ok]

Красивый и привлекательный дизайн персонажей. Аккуратно сделанная работа и ничего лишнего. Спасибо. Beautiful and attractive character design. Neatly done work and nothing superfluous. Thanks.

[@itst0asty290]

Not sure if you’re gonna see this but how did you learn anatomy when it comes to drawing

[@harzan21]

beautiful

[@kitten911]

"Im not sure he deserved it tho"

[@pak2339]

Man i was searchin for this type of video for so long thx

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Someone give me a wacom please 😥 I want to make my 2D animation Thanx alot you inspire me 💓

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Huion is cheaper tho

[@hatemfennier8556]

@@p1ntu_ thanx bro

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@@hatemfennier8556ur welcome

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@@Nduluechinenye i think it's difficult 🤔

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Marry that girl, the zoom idea is fire!

[@Roam-de-route]

You are a man with a very particular set of skills , this animation is amazing. I love seeing you modeling houses in 3D especially , if you don't mind please do more of those and a tutorial on making nodes for 3D textures would be very much appreciated , You've inspired me to delve into 3D and given me more motivation for animation

[@kaizerroshdecastro7492]

Having a game with this animation. Bests the odds

[@MatveySudomoykin]

wonderful video! thanks for psychology bits and commentary about whole process not just silent timelapse

[@alias_peanut]

I don't know why is so hard to find ur channel every time

[@doiceslife8374]

Sketching each sequence of a action scene kinda helps out getting the idea on how to do it in real life

[@opendstudio7141]

Nice results, which is what counts cause animation is extremely challenging on many levels. :) You have your workflow - tool usage refined and tweaked quiet well.

[@tatsuoishima]

That is not only awesome, but it is inspiring indeed!!! I wouldn't even thinking of drawing smth like this cause I thought it would take me a week to make it, but you said it was several hours! WOW!! Thank you and all the best to you man!!!

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Wow I can't believe it took me so long to subscribe to this channel, your videos are amazing bro

[@muhdmizan5003]

so awesome, tq for the good tutorial sir..... gonna try and follow your step by step

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Genius

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This narrative is exactly what I needed to hear in my senior year of art school.. subbed

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Amazing work, great work, great channel.....continuing