Access to some really great basic tutorials is somewhat lacking online (I think), so these ones should be useful for any budding young animator:

DigiCel has teamed up with Larry’s Toon Institute to bring you the best in online animation lessons. These lessons are designed to help you learn to draw and animate so you can get the most out of your FlipBook program. Larry’s Toon Institute was created by Larry Lauria, one of the most respected animators and animation teachers.

We are developing twelve lessons designed to teach aspiring animators the most important things you need to learn to become a good animator. You can order each lesson one-at-a-time, as soon as you’re ready for it. Each lesson includes PDF handouts, DigiCel Scene files and instruction videos so you can watch Larry doing exactly what you need to do to learn to animate.

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