Learn 2D effects!

A recent post over on Cartoon Brew (www.cartoonbrew.com) just alerted me to a new online course in 2D VFX animation, from ex Disney animation effects animator, and online web animator Adam Philips. 2D effects is one of the Harriet animation art forms to master, and there is also one book series that I can think of that covers the subject, (Joseph Gilland's Elemental Magic) unlike the wealth of books and media available for character animation. The course is 3 months long, and only costs $24 a month, or roughly 87 cents a day. The subscription is cancellable at any time, and you still get access to the months worth of material you paid for. Month one starts of slow, covering topics like lightning bolts, small flames and smoke, month two takes it up a notch and moves on to ripples, dust and surface tension. Month three covers flames, steam, and how to add lot and shadow to your 2d animation. I think I know what I'll be doing once I graduate. Find out more about the course, and more about Adam Philips and his work here: http://bitey.com/2010/08/bca-fx/ EDIT: Adam Philips has since said the course is currently up to six months in length, and will keep going until he runs out of content.