Learning to make animation videos can be a rewarding and creative endeavor.

1. Define Your Goals:
   • Determine what type of animation you want to create (2D, 3D, stop-motion, etc.).
2. Learn the Basics:
   • Start with the fundamentals of animation, including the principles of animation (e.g., timing, spacing, squash and stretch).
   • Study the history of animation and learn from classic animated films and shorts.
3. Choose Software and Tools:
   • Select animation software or tools that match your goals and budget. Some popular options include Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony (2D), Blender (3D), and Dragonframe (stop-motion).
   • Familiarize yourself with the chosen software through tutorials and practice.
4. Storyboarding:
   • Plan your animation by creating a storyboard or animatic to visualize the sequence of scenes and actions.
5. Character Design and Development:
   • If your animation includes characters, design and develop them with distinctive features, personalities, and backstories.
6. Create Assets:
   • Create or import the necessary assets, such as characters, backgrounds, props, and sound effects.
7. Animation Techniques:
   • Learn animation techniques specific to your chosen style (e.g., keyframe animation, rigging, frame-by-frame animation, or stop-motion puppetry).
   • Practice basic movements like walking, running, and facial expressions.