Learning How to Animate with No Experience

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In this video, I show you how I learned to animate from no experience. Using simple, practical, and repeatable techniques, I was able to achieve a level of animation I only dreamed of. You can follow the exact same steps as I did to achieve similar or even better results. 💪🏼
In my last video, I learned how to draw in 7 days with no experience. Taking my drawing skills I just learned, I applied it to animation to create what you are seeing today. I couldn't even believe that I was able to reach a good level of animation in such a short period of time.
This is my very first time doing animation. If you have any tips that you would like to share, post it in the comments! It won't only be helpful for me, but for anyone else trying to improve their animation skills.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Programs/Settings
0:53 - Basics
2:50 - Upgraded Animation Setup
3:12 - Rigging/Lip Syncing
4:24 - Final Animation/Outro
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[@azhegal]

I went to school for 3 years to learn animation, failed school because of burn-out and now, 3 years later, I'm back at the beginning, trying to re-learn everything almost from scratch. Thank you for this video, it made me take some actual time to practice and try again! 😄

[@MrSmilykid]

I was in the same boat 😭. Everyone who is going through the same thing dont worry your not alone ! We got this

[@OblivionsCove]

I don't have any experience too, but one of my dream is to make mini films

[@Kaitlrnando]

@@OblivionsCove I don't have experience too but i making animations my animation upload to KZbin and my animation are Goofy ahh animations

[@good_time_guys]

I pushed hard to get the degree in 3d animation visual effects and failed to get a good break into the industry. Burned out. Left for IT work. 10yrs later. Made really good money but started feeling pull back towards animation. I have friends who are interested in animation too so the last couple years we've been playing with different animations styles and making stuff. Honestly having the artistic freedom made it appetizing again.

[@anveshaacharya5605]

All the best!

[@DarkandTwisted]

I have been animating since 2006. It's a lot of hard work, but it's fun! You did great!👍

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you!

[@samkay4037]

@@MichaelBSam it's fun when you know how to draw amd where everything goes

[@ahseymania]

I tried, but i failed, because i didn't try at first

[@samkay4037]

@@ahseymania 😂What...

[@skissors]

@@ahseymania mind-blowing moment 🤯

[@Clarkbardoone]

I’m simply amazed this time. I don’t want to animate but I like seeing the process.

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you! Yes animating can be very tedious 😅

[@whatbenanimated79]

I love doing animations. My channel is a challenge channel but I can’t help but incorporating animations into my videos. It does take an incredible amount of work though

[@sky099ssky4]

@@MichaelBSam who's micheal

[@Zapnix8]

@@MichaelBSam yeah , who is Micheal

[@arandomdudeontheinternet9310]

I think it's fun even if it takes so much time

[@pivotalpancake5454]

Kudos to him for actually saying how long the process was. As a beginner, everything takes ages to go through, and it's nice to see someone also having trouble with it for a change.

[@blitzonej884]

Its always entertaining to see beginners complain on how much time it takes, it almost never gets old.

[@samkay4037]

So true😂 I wonder if it gets better...

[@kingelder2]

every skill takes time when starting out ,I remember how long it used to me to draw a figure/person and how frustrated I got,I still get a bit annoyed but when I look back at my old drawings I can see a huge inlmprovement and start to feel a lot better

[@Mountain_2]

True. I don't do animations but only some. It takes like 30 minutes to do just a 3 SECOND animation

[@andreimanole346]

@@Mountain_2 I always like to rush things, took me 30 mins to make 17 seconds animation!

[@Mountain_2]

@@andreimanole346 well it depends what you are doing. Stickman animations are easy. So what kind of animation i just tend to use my oc in a random backround doing something those animations are 1-3 seconds long

[@chiznorasugt4389]

As someone whos always liked picking up new skills and took the position that “a jack of all trades” is more admirable than a master of one, its very obvious that you have an excellent mentality when it comes to picking up new skills and applying the proper methods in learning them. You know that learning a new hobby isnt just the fun you’re having but learning it correctly so you can have even more fun once you’ve established the basics. Brilliant video, amazing improvement and admirable as hell. Such a good job

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you, I appreciate it! 🙏🏻

[@SynthApprentice]

Specialization is for insects.

[@_divinityyy]

@@MichaelBSam hey man can you please tell me the name of the drawing tablet you were using?

[@mikkey246]

Love this comment

[@Indra_Security]

Yeah, the human being developed to be capable of doing that. I know basic programming, modelling, animating, computation, engineering, mechatronics, physiology, psychology, astrophysics, electronics, 4 languages, a bit of metereology, the mechanisms of a vehicle and how to employ the use of firearms. You can say some of these things are useless, but they're just slots on the inventory of knowledge. Most of them i've learned out of pure curiosity, and went a bit deep into what I knew. Your memory haves a estimated "storage" limit, that's when the neurons cant absorb anymore complex or intricate information, but it's extremely unlikely and nearly impossible to cross that limit, but as long as your mind still in the state then make some good use of it. Accumulation of information will eventually turn into general knowledge. Dont let blockouts inhibit you from reaching the apex of yourself. The key to consume all of this content and archive it mentally from memory is being genuinely interested and focused on what you learn, to process each tidbit of information consciously and assure you know it before proceeding to the next part. Hell, Galileo Galilei was a polymate and had knowledge on several different academic topics.

[@nathanstewart3413]

This was one of the most creative, down to earth and easy going youtube videos I've ever watched. I wish more youtubers were like you

[@deebtats]

Watched millions of videos by pro animators and no one ever mentioned these tips and how things were done ...they just simply show the drawing process and thats it...this video really helped and made it look much easier ..maybe cuz begginers understand begginers' problems so they can help better :)

[@skissors]

Wow the ending was amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing your beginner animation experience! I think all it takes is patience, effort and perseverance to stoop to that artistic level.

[@animelover3629]

I'm not even prepared to start animating yet but this video taught me more than actual tutorials have ☠️

[@michaelbennett9428]

Its a little bit weird watching this called Michael 😂😂😂😂

[@Ethan-yd4gn]

Ive always wanted to learn how to draw and animate and over the past few years ive picked up some basic skills from each area. My drawing is mega shakey though, and even though i understand a lot about the animating process, not being able to draw very obviously impedes the process. These videos honestly shocked me, because it showed me that it doesnt take weeks, months, years to learn how to draw, it just takes dedication and an open mind. Ive been practicing drawing as of late already, but this has inspired me to work at it a lot more, thank you for these crazy videos

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you for your kind words Ethan, glad you enjoyed!

[@AndrewsConsciousness]

As an aspiring animator, this was really refreshing to watch, as well as being informative. Thank you.

[@kolahtaentertainment]

This actually is an amazing piece of art. animators are so underrated. Respect to you man.

[@bitcotech]

Great video on learning to animate without experience! As someone who's always been interested in animation but never knew where to start, this video was super helpful. I love how you broke down the process step-by-step and provided useful tips throughout. Your passion for animation really shines through and it's inspiring to see how much can be achieved with dedication and hard work. Keep up the great content!

[@Descalibrado_]

Dude you really show how it must be done, dedication!

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you!

[@coldfrost]

Dude, that is the pinnacle of self learning. Great stuff

[@aj1t3sh_62]

It's just so great to see you learn. Really cool mate. Good luck on YT!

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you!

[@zeynabbendjedidi1847]

This helped me SO much, thank you! 😄

[@ifeanyiekeoma3432]

you made this thing look so simple! Thank you.

[@MichaelBSam]

My pleasure 😇

[@limonprincess]

this is hands down the best animation guide I've ever seen, thanks for making it!

[@ParasiticInfection]

I've been trying to find basic steps on animation! This is *exactly* what I was looking for! That you so much, I'll follow these steps and hopefully it'll make me better! Thank you!

[@ninja_tony]

Hey man, awesome video! I actually already know how to animate but was curious to see what you would do. It's impressive how much valuable info you managed to fit in a short video, but I'll definitely be recommending this to other newbie animators in the future. But even beyond the animation itself, your personality and the style of your video was awesome, and I can definitely see you blowing up on here someday. Best of luck to you man, keep it up!

[@reimi3183]

this tutorial makes me respect animators even more. didnt knew that animating a mouth talking was that hard

[@kanupriyavyas1531]

That was so cool. Well done man! ❤️

[@YourMom-jd6jp]

You did so well for your first time! You've inspired me to start learning as well!

[@Some_1Passing_By]

Woah you know whats interesting about this.. is how informative this is- what app, settings, what to do, tips this is the most helpful animating tutorial I’ve ever seen.

[@severdnerv]

One of the better .. simpler, quick n straight to the point tips vids for starting to learn to animate ive seen ... really liked it. Cheers man.

[@pinkmoonrabbit2072]

this is encouraging. Thanks so much man! Happy animating.

[@MichaelBSam]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@iwantparts]

Pretty good video, thanks for sharing your knowledge with those of us who’d like to take up animation as a hobby or otherwise!

[@aomich]

How did I fall in love with your channel with just one video? I am going to follow this and try to use this week to work on animating.

[@TripleSevenStars]

ive been interested in animation for years and have always admired animated works so im teaching myself how to animate!

[@SetApartArt]

Lol…cool results! Thanks for taking the time out to share a passion you have

[@charmgebriellehipona3298]

Ive been wanting to make an animation after a project from school and this really helped me start

[@riotheviolin]

i love how you set up your videos, straight to the point! and wow you learn QUICK i am amazed AND inspired. what device did you use to animate?

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you! I currently use a Huion Kamvas 16

[@lwangaoyedokou7264]

​@AnimatedWorks do you have a youtube channel ?

[@johnmaynardbaltar1342]

I am craving for more animation videos, T_T This has been a great help no cap. I am using Animate right now and I want to be better and this hits the spot. hoping for more videos like this.

[@DeathByZombieGames]

You have no idea how useful this was to me tysm

[@cocobeanz679]

i've been trying to animate for a while so this really helped. thanks!

[@laicaJoven-ev4os]

I like how creative this was

[@GerarGear]

Great video! Thank you for teaching the basics on how to animate, and your final animation was really good! :)

[@olavcoron2430]

Been thinking about trying this out, thank you for this content :)

[@thisandthatmix]

This was awesome 👏🏻 thanks for all your effort

[@huananina]

Dude, you gained a new subscriber. What a genius, fun and inspiring video! THANK YOU!

[@mauricemonye]

This is the fastest I've ever saved, liked and subscribed. It took just one video. I'm so impressed.

[@elizabeth4689]

this was super helpful as an intro - cant believe just doing the lip sync would take that long! props to you

[@jadongames777]

thank you for helping me start back up

[@Memerroni]

This super relatable and makes me want to start doing things I've never done before

[@FoodNerds]

Wow!!! This unbelievably awesome! I love animation but yes it takes sooo much time!

[@raimahossain2174]

Damnnn, that was really entertaining! The last bit made me smile as it all came together.

[@LAchives44]

nice work buddy. I'll be trying this for sure

[@the_real_big_swede3323]

i feel like your channel is proof that good content out the gate is all you need

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you! And yes, I 100% agree with you.

[@fjcanchola12]

This was awesome!! Always wanted to do something like this…no excuses!

[@IsaacUnleashed]

This video is so well done. Love it

[@roaakhaled2222]

man I love how u make seem so simple

[@seth9526]

Inspiration levels over 9000!

[@shawnmuench]

I got inspired this week and got some uh old versions of software to use and pulled out a Huion tablet from a bin. I never used it with said softwares before and it works soooo well!! I used to animate when I was in middle school and I think I'm gonna take it up again now. I always have funny poster or meme ideas and it'll be fun to actually start making things instead of having ideas and then forgetting. I think overall I just want to keep making stuff. Learn more audio production, some photoshop, some Resolve etc. In tandem with IT school I'll be a mofo in a few years and in a better position to start building side clients doing odds and ends.

[@kouthao4028]

Ahhh dang noice! I've always wanted to animate too! Thanks for showing us bro!

[@MichaelBSam]

Np, thank you for watching!

[@mattsproductions7525]

Ive been struggling with animations for long so Ill follow your steps ty for the video. Also, you got a new sub now

[@VoxSfm]

My man is the definition of grind

[@losmon1999]

this man makes animating so easy, and most people who know animation know that if you want good animation, you will really get tired doing it, I mean he really did the last scene in 14 HOURS, good job BTW

[@rkhundred6197]

I m about to start my animation journey and after watching this video man!! I cant wait

[@li82li]

this video is amazing!!! short, very informative. great job! thank you=)

[@ize2980]

Bro your videos make me see that everything is possible

[@Vex-the-partycrasher]

I’m trying to get my animation degree even tho I am still new to art my friends at I keep improving on my sketching skills. So this video really did help after I saw a shirt on KZbin saying how competitive this career is. This actually helped me calm down and helped me think on the steps I needed to take in order to get to my goal. And yea it will be painstaking to get every detail but you showed that it’s worth it! Thank you so much for making this video!

[@TheAddieDragon]

This is actually really helpful! :D

[@mrpugazh6030]

just awesome ending bro

[@summersilva4002]

Great video👏👏👏 Thank you!!

[@anushree8984]

thx this was helpful👍

[@gourobsaha8130]

Thanks! Your video content is the safest and most useful

[@wotnot4632]

That outro was so damn goood well done man!

[@zoe8734]

this is admirable!

[@danieldilai8293]

Outstanding character 🤩

[@oriarye9117]

keep it going ma man you have huge potential

[@oscar9894]

this is really nice!

[@LiterallyAlannah]

This was so funny, it made the idea of learning animation a little less stress inducing. :D

[@ruisuitadori1791]

Ive wanted to animate and i dont know how to draw so i saw your other video and just saw this one. grind starts now. My goal is to eventually animate an entire episode of jojos part 7 by myself seeing how long only lip syncing took you and how i have no experience in anything i have my work cut out for me but im confident that ill be able to no matter how long it takes

[@demonzinff5787]

thank you man,you are a legend

[@syedyuvraj6404]

This was an amazing video!

[@aspiresoundpro]

Dude I can’t believe I haven’t seen your channel yet, this is great 👍

[@Heliomation]

awesome!! ^w^ smooth animation!

[@anothaone8735]

You're so cool bro, thanks for this vid, been wanting to learn. Abt to take animation course in college, hopefully survives bro. Now, I need to learn how to draw first, thanks for inspiring me bro, means a lot. : )

[@ClarificationYoutube]

I mastered all of this, very easy, thank you!

[@Hollowdude15]

Thanks for making a video like this and good video man :]

[@carmaproductions4644]

Just starting to learn animation. Got a ball that bounces / roles for now. Gonna do the rest of the stuff you do in here

[@dayyanmisaghian6053]

Animation looks sick🔥

[@MichaelBSam]

Thanks bro!

[@Endromination]

This is so cool! I even learned from this myself!

[@ilit_drq]

First time here, impressive work!

[@sabinayasmin9096]

482th subscriber! Now, i believe, i can draw and animate too! Thank you for encouraging noobs 😁 You're awesome! Keep up the good work ❤️😍 Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩❤️

[@MichaelBSam]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@1uniqueblackdiamond]

Great video! I’ve been looking for this foreverrrrrrrr! Thank you! I even subscribed.

[@Narutogamer540]

Thank you so much it’s always been my dream to animate

[@madbase101]

Got in my recommendations and I liked your simple style I had to give a sub

[@xyz3894]

Oke will make it 😄

[@Purpleypikmin]

I just started animation and you are doing great

[@whiteroom23]

Woah , awesome

[@sochavelazquez4315]

Loved the video!!!

[@saranrajbalag4932]

Short.straight to the point.humour.subscribed.

[@cookierat3375]

Thank You So Much Bud

[@CustAndCode]

really good work, especially the end 😁

[@lovaf]

ur editing is amazing

[@acd-movies]

This was amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥