Creating a 6-month study plan to enhance your pixel art with camera movement, animation,

and effects similar to the style seen in games like "The Last Night" can be quite an endeavor.
You'll need to focus on various aspects of 2D animation, lighting, reflection, and simulating
camera movements within a 2D space. Here's a rough weekly plan to get you started:

Month 1: Basics and Pre-Production

- Week 1: Introduction to Blender and Photoshop integration.
- Week 2: Basics of pixel art animation in Photoshop.
- Week 3: Understanding cinematography basics - camera movements.
- Week 4: Storyboarding and planning animated scenes.

Month 2: Animation Foundations

- Week 5: Learning 2D animation principles.
- Week 6: Practicing simple animations - making pixel art move.
- Week 7: Advanced pixel art animation techniques.
- Week 8: Introduction to FX layering in pixel art.

Month 3: Simulating Depth and Movement

- Week 9: Parallax scrolling and creating depth.
- Week 10: Simulating camera pans and zooms in 2D.
- Week 11: Introduction to lighting in pixel art.
- Week 12: Advanced lighting techniques - dynamic and cinematic lighting.

Month 4: Reflection and Refinement

- Week 13: Simulating reflections in pixel art.
- Week 14: Refining animations and effects.
- Week 15: Introduction to compositing in Blender.
- Week 16: Advanced compositing techniques for pixel art scenes.

Month 5: Project Development

- Week 17: Starting a mini-project to combine all techniques.
- Week 18: Implementing complex camera movements in your project.
- Week 19: Fine-tuning lighting and reflections.
- Week 20: Adding environmental effects (fog, rain, glows).

Month 6: Finalization and Polish

- Week 21: Detailed project review and critique.
- Week 22: Optimizing animations and effects.
- Week 23: Polishing your final project - focus on quality.
- Week 24: Presentation of your project and gathering feedback.

Remember, this is a high-level plan and should be adapted to your personal pace of learning
and the complexity of the scenes you want to create. Some weeks might require additional
resources or time depending on how in-depth each subject is.

Resources:
- Online tutorials specific to 2D animation and pixel art in Blender and Photoshop.
- Books or guides on cinematography.
- Pixel art communities and forums for feedback and critique.
- Blender and Photoshop's user manuals and forums for technical support.

Tips:
- Set personal deadlines to keep on track.
- Avoid cramming; quality learning takes time and practice.
- Regularly test your skills with mini-projects.
- Keep up-to-date with game development trends and artistic techniques.
- Don't be afraid to seek help from the online community or find a mentor.
- Assess your progress at the end of each month and adjust your study plan if necessary.