Hello! It's buckwheat.

Seoul National University Department of Electrical and Information EngineeringI was an engineering student studying at, but after graduation, I've been on the path of painting. I have worked as a webtoon writer and have serialized Naver brand webtoons, etc., and currently I'm focusing on creating emoticons.

I didn't even major in painting at first, and I started this path without knowing anything about emoticons, but now I'm like an engineering student (?) We know all the ways to make the job as easy and efficient as possible. 😎✨

Based on this experience, I'll show you how to make animations easily and easily, even for those who are new to emoticons, without complicated theory or background knowledge!

Also, if you have followed the course to the end, you will also learn tips and advanced procedures for creating emoticons that even professional emoji writers don't know.

What I know All about creating emoticonsI included it in this course. Even if you don't know anything about emoticons right now, if you've completed the course Pro-level expertsI'm confident that it will be! 😄

Let me introduce some of the emoticons I've created!

Let's play bear, Iguaticon, Little boy, buckwheat, spook These are my IPs of all kinds, etc. The picture, concept, and features all look different, right? There may also be emoticons that have caught your eye while using KakaoTalk.

▶ The most popular soba_Kakao emoji

Since I was able to successfully handle not only cute characters, but also emoticons that focus on various concepts, I'll tell you my own way of thinking about characters and concepts that you can't hear anywhere else.

I am Omphangi I'm also working as an emoji animator. Cute Omphang animation too Clip studioIt's made of 🎶

What kind of program is Clip Studio?

Clip studioThe most emoticon artists agree The best emoji makerThis is it! 😍💕

If you really want to learn how to make emoticons properly, Clip Studio is the best choiceIt can be said that.

Clip Studio is a program for drawing with a pen similar to Cytool and Photoshop.

Compared to Photoshop The interface Simple and intuitiveSo it's easy to learn,

It is equipped with various functions to assist animation, making it much more advantageous for working with moving emoticons.

Above all, Clip Studio's 'vector layer'The function called makes it very easy to work with moving emoticons.

Let me briefly show you some of the advantages of vector layers.

↑ Even if you don't draw a beautiful line because you can't draw a picture well, you can fix the line to create a clean picture.

↑ Even after completing the drawing, the line drawing Color, thickness, typeYou can adjust it.

Also, the picture doesn't break even if you rotate and zoom to your heart's content, so you can easily use a single line drawing for the entire animation.

How about, isn't it really fascinating?

What are the advantages of this class?

When emoji artists around me see me working in Clip Studio, they say, “No, there's a way like this?!” There are many people who are surprised. 😲

No matter what I do Tech studentAs much as Ini, others don't know Know-how to work efficientlyI think they've developed a lot.

Actually, these know-how shouldn't be easily disclosed 😅, but in this class 101 lesson, I did my best to generously capture everything I know. ✌✌

When I created this course, my goal was to make people who don't know anything about emojis become an emoji maker with the same skills as me if they only take this course and master it.

More than just emulating the emoticons you imagine in your head, you can create emoticons faster and more efficiently in a professional way If you want to become a master of making emoticons I recommend my course with confidence! 😎✨

I just had a dream of making emoticons without any background knowledge Emoji dream treeFrom you guys,

I have experience releasing emoticons, but I had some difficulties in the process Existing emoji artistEven listen!

The main features of my course are the structure of lectures, from beginners to intermediate-advanced students, and various practical know-how. 😊

What you can learn in this class

1) Planning an emoji

The point is that it's not all about having characters! Let's look at the characteristics and trends of the emoji market, and clearly determine the characteristics and direction of my emoticons and aim for approval. I'll show you how to put a competitive edge in my emoticons, how to think of a message, and how to make the most of the 24 types.

2) Draw characters with Clip Studio

How do I draw a cute character? From white and soft characters to animals and humanoid characters! I'll tell you how to create the various characters and what aspects they consider when drawing. Create your own character to work with emoticons, and even learn how to draw and color clean lines with the help of tools.

3) Create animated emoticons

With this class, you'll learn the best way to create animated emoticons with Clip Studio. There are no complicated theories, so don't worry. Let's take a look at the basics of animation and features that make it easy to create an animation that feels like a hand drawing without having to draw all the cuts.

I'll also introduce some effects that you might be curious about, such as how to make your cheeks and ears look plump, how to express characters that move fast, and how to draw flabby hair and tails.

You can also see how various effects such as hearts, notes, sparkles, lines, and dust are produced.

We'll cover not only static text, but also various ways to easily create vibrant text, such as text flowing sideways and text that feels like it pops out.

4) Working on the final file

After receiving approval for KakaoTalk emoticons, after working hard on the animation, I will create the final file in webp or psd file format instead of a GIF. It's a tedious task that usually takes an hour, but with Clip Studio shortcuts and simple self-made autoactions, you can pick it up in just 10 minutes! I'll show you how to finish it.

Emoticon artist Soba's hands-on compression lecture!

From newbies to established artists! I've really captured everything I know for those who dream of becoming an emoticon artist.😇

Are you ready to join me in the fascinating world of creating emoticons? 😆

Let's meet in class!