AV-Labor (Workshop 2D Digital Animation Workshop with Krita)

This workshop offers an introduction to the fundamentals of 2D digital animation using Krita, a free and open-source software for digital painting and animation. Participants will learn the basics of the software as well as essential animation principles through hands-on exercises. Together, we will explore the basics of digital drawing and animation techniques to create simple animated sequences frame by frame. No previous animation experience is required.

What to Bring:
– Laptop computer
– Drawing tablet (recommended), or an iPad that can be connected to and mirrored on the computer. Alternatively, a mouse or trackpad can be used for simpler drawings and exercises.
– Krita installed and ready to use. Please download and install Krita

Paula Ábalos is a visual artist based in Leipzig, Germany. After completing her studies in Visual Arts (major in painting) at Universidad Finis Terrae in Santiago, she pursued the Meisterschüler program in Media Arts at the Academy of Visual Arts Leipzig (HGB), under the supervision of Prof. Clemens von Wedemeyer.