Learn the exact 7-step “Ladder Method” that took me from a complete beginner to building an award-winning streaming platform — and do it with my personal one-on-one guidance.
I always wanted to become an animator as a child, but living in South Africa, I had no access to any opportunities.
In 2017, I stumbled across a YouTube video — and that childhood dream came alive again.
I started my animation journey for the first time… I had never animated before!
Three years later, I founded my own streaming platform — Tween Xstream — which has gone on to win numerous awards and international recognition, including:
🏆 2 Afri-Indie Music Awards
🏆 3-time winner of the Reallusion Animation @ Works Contest
🏆 2-time nominee at the Red Letter Awards in Tennessee, USA
🏆 Awarded Best Christian Youth Platform 2023 in the UK by Innovation in Business
How did I go from never animating before to an award-winning platform in just a few short years?
Through a powerful system I developed called the Ladder Method — a 7-step framework (with 2 key support pillars) that can take anyone from total beginner to confident creator.
Now, I’m opening the doors so you can do the same in just 13 weeks.
By the end of Animation Acceleration, you’ll go from never animating before to producing your very own animation web series — complete with storyboards, voice acting, sound design, and character animation.
This isn’t another “watch and hope” course.
It’s a guided transformation, combining expert training, personal coaching, and community accountability.
Duration
Average Cost
Learning Style
Project Output
Flexibility
Real-World Experience
❌ 2 - 4 years
❌ $25,000 – $60,000+ (tuition only)
❌ Large classes, limited personal attention
❌ Academic assignments
❌ Fixed schedule
❌ Minimal until graduation
✅ 13 weeks
✅ $5,000 once-off (or 3-month plan)
✅ 1-on-1 weekly coaching with expert guidanc
✅ Your own web series from start to finish
✅ Learn at your own pace with full support
✅ Create and publish real animation content
Your Step-by-Step Climb to Animation Success
Think of your animation journey like climbing a ladder. Every rung represents a step closer to your dream — but if the ladder isn’t built right, you’ll keep slipping, getting frustrated, or even give up halfway.
The Ladder Method gives you seven solid rungs — clear, actionable stages that guide you from confused beginner to confident animator. Each rung is placed exactly where it needs to be, helping you climb higher without ever losing your balance.
But a ladder is only as strong as its supports. That’s why the Ladder Method has two side rails — your guiding supports that keep the entire ladder sturdy and dependable. These supports represent continuous guidance and creative practice — helping you stay focused, motivated, and always moving upward.
With this structure, you’re not guessing your next move. You’re climbing with confidence, one solid step at a time, until you reach the top — your ultimate creative success.
Structured weekly video training that walks you through each of the 7 steps of the Ladder Method — from learning the fundamentals to creating your first animation scene.
Personalized coaching sessions every week where we review your progress, answer questions, and fine-tune your projects so you grow with confidence.
Weekly exercises and assignments to put everything you learn into action.
Join a private community of fellow animators where you can share your progress, ask questions, and get feedback.
(Introduced after Week 13 to help you continue growing with ongoing support!)
You’ll also get access to PDFs, ebooks, and online courses — including story structure templates, Pixar’s storytelling rules, animation workflow charts, and more.
"I highly recommend working with Eon for animation coaching. We've been working together for about four months and he has made it possible for me to learn what I could never understand on my own.
Eon has taught me step-by-step about the animation pipeline, storyboarding, animatics, and the importance of the not-so-glamorous steps involved.
He works at my pace and gives me exercises to practice when I get stuck... well worth it!"
"Hi my name is Jop I’m a 17 year old Music Producer and about one year and a half ago i started to learn Cartoon Animator 4.
Thanks to Eon I am learning new things all the time and improving my animations, Cartoon Animator 4 skills, and all the Pre Production Step like writing and storyboarding. Eon is always giving feedback and helping improve my animations so I wanna thank him for that!
I can highly recommend the Start Animating Membership Plans or any of his Courses, YouTube Videos and Resources he includes with all of his educational content.
Eon de Bruin
Eon de Bruin, an award-winning animator from South Africa, rekindled his childhood dream of animation in 2016. With a passion for helping aspiring animators, he shares his expertise through online courses, a YouTube channel, and his streaming platform, Tween Xstream, inspiring creators to bring their stories to life.
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The full 12-week Animation Acceleration experience, including one-on-one coaching, all resources, bonuses, and lifetime access to materials is:
💰 $5,000 USD
You can choose:
One-time payment of $5,000
Or split into 3 monthly payments
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By the end of Animation Acceleration, you won’t just create an animation — you’ll understand how to think and work like a true animator.
Here’s what you’ll walk away with:
✅ A solid understanding of animation fundamentals — timing, spacing, poses, and movement.
✅ Full mastery of the 12 Principles of Animation, the foundation of every great animated film and series.
✅ A clear grasp of the entire animation process — from concept and scripting to storyboarding, animating, and exporting.
✅ Hands-on experience through guided exercises that help you apply what you learn each week.
✅ Your very own 1-page script and first animated scene, bringing your ideas to life.
✅ A completed animation project you can proudly showcase in your portfolio.
✅ The confidence and roadmap to begin your own animation web series.
✅ And most importantly — a lifelong framework (the Ladder Method) that you can apply to any animation software or style as you grow.
Now you can do it in 13 weeks — with me guiding you every step of the way.