Creative Tips & Practice Ideas

Sometimes, the hardest part is just knowing what to make. Here you’ll find practical exercises, bite-sized projects, and creative prompts that help you build skills while keeping the fun alive. From your first bouncing ball to quirky short scenes, you’ll have a constant stream of ideas to keep your animation muscles active.

How to Create a Short Looping Animation

Creating a short looping animation is one of the best beginner exercises. Learn what loops are, why they matter, and how to make your first one today.

The Best Animation Challenges to Join Online

Online animation challenges are one of the best ways to stay motivated and grow your skills. Here are some of the top challenges you…

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How to Make an Animated GIF in Less Than an Hour

You don’t need drawing chops to start animating. Explore beginner‑friendly paths—3D, stop motion, puppets, and more—and build real skills fast.

How to Create a Simple Walk Cycle

Want to improve your animation skills fast? Learn how to animate a simple walk cycle—even as a beginner. This guide breaks it down step…

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How to Animate a Bouncing Ball (Step-by-Step)

The bouncing ball is animation’s core exercise. This clear step-by-step guide walks you through timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and testing your animation.