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21: Frame-by-Frame 2D Animation for Beginners

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In this tutorial, we’ll elevate our bouncing ball by giving it emotions  and character , transforming it from a simple, lifeless object into a lively, animated entity. Our goal is to create the illusion of a smart , animated life form, rather than just a ball that bounces aimlessly. We want to develop a lifelike entity, similar to the red ball animation example above. What is a Character? First things first, let’s define what a character is. In animation, a character is an entity that possesses traits and skills , allowing it to move and behave like a real-life intelligent being. Characters can range from simple to complex in appearance, but don’t be fooled by their looks; a character can have traits and skills that make it smart, wise, and sometimes even powerful within a story. For insights into designing a character’s traits and skills, check out " Mastering the Art of Traits and Skills in Character Design: for Your Story, Novels, Comics, Animation, Movies, and Games ." Th...
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From hand-drawn illustrations to frame-by-frame 2D animation

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As I promised from previous tutorial . On this article collection series, I will cover on how to Export the animation into a video or movie . How to apply cel shading to an image sequence, especially from hand-drawn images created by traditional animators, similar to the red ball sample animation in the cartoon motion style above. Yes, not every animator has computer skills, so the best approach for some studios is to hire traditional animators who create animation image sequences frame-by-frame or draw images on paper using a lightbox to reference previous frames. Lightbox Lightbox If you don’t want to buy a lightbox, you can use a flat, transparent window in your house. Just remember to draw mostly during the day or at night with a well-lit garden lamp. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to clean up lines from scanned images or images taken with a digital camera or smartphone. Sample Image For example, here’s a hand-drawn image by an animator taken with a digital camera, similar to ...
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