Karltoon

Sometimes you find some really useful stuff searching about on Google. Today I came across these free characters for use in MOHO. You can get 3 characters for 3, or get the complete pack from Patreon, which I haven't done yet. I want to check out the freebies first!

ToonBoom

Toon Boom is a type of animation software that can be used to create 2D animations. It is a powerful tool that offers a wide range of features and tools, including the ability to create characters, add movements and actions, create storyboards, and more. Toon Boom is a versatile tool that can be used by animators and graphic designers to create high-quality animations for TV shows, movies, advertisements, and other media. It is a popular animation software that is used by many professional animators and studios. Home - Toon Boom Animation

Tracing Reality: A Look at Rotoscoping in Animation

Animation breathes life into fantastical creatures and transports us to imaginary worlds. But sometimes, the most fantastical creations borrow their movements from the real world. This is where rotoscoping comes in – a technique that bridges the gap between live-action and animation, adding a touch of realism to fantastical characters. What is Rotoscoping? Rotoscoping is an animation technique where animators trace over live-action footage, frame by frame. This meticulous process captures the fluidity and natural movements of real people or objects, which are then used as a guide for animating characters. The Rotoscoping Process: Filming the Reference Footage: Animators first film live-action reference footage, capturing the desired movement or action. This footage acts as a blueprint for the animation. Tracing and Refining: Each frame of the live-action footage is projected onto a surface or digitally imported into animation software. Animators then meticulously trace over the out

Gorillaz - Clint Eastwood (Official Video)

Gorillaz are an English virtual band formed in 1998 by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, from London. The band primarily consists of four fictional members: 2-D (vocals, keyboards), Murdoc Niccals (bass guitar), Noodle (guitar, keyboards, vocals), and Russel Hobbs (drums). Their universe is presented in music videos, interviews, comic strips and short cartoons. Gorillaz' music has featured collaborations with a wide range of featured artists, with Albarn as the only permanent musical contributor. With Gorillaz, Albarn departed from the distinct Britpop of his band Blur, exploring a variety of musical styles including hip hop, electronic music and world music through an "eccentrically postmodern" approach. The band's 2001 debut album Gorillaz, which featured dub, Latin and punk influences, went triple platinum in the UK and double platinum in Europe, with sales driven by the success of the album's lead single "Clint Eastwood". Their second s

stickman created in OpenToonz

I thought I would try something different and learn OpenToonz, now that someone has taken the time to produce an OpenToonz course on Udemy. This is my first little scene created after completing 30 minutes of the course. Thanks to DarrenT for creating the course. If you are interested in Darren's course, search "A complete guide to OpenToonz for traditional 2D animation" on Udemy.com

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