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

Unveiling the Person Within: Techniques for Capturing Likeness and Expression in Portraits

The human face is a captivating landscape, brimming with intricate details and subtle expressions that tell a story. Capturing this essence in a portrait is a rewarding challenge for artists of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned sketcher or a curious beginner, mastering the art of portrait drawing allows you to not only reproduce physical features but also breathe life and emotion into your artwork. Building the Foundation: Understanding Facial Anatomy Before diving into shading and details, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the basic structure of the human face. Think of the face as a collection of geometric shapes – the oval for the head, circles for the eyes, a triangle for the nose, and a curved line for the mouth. Understanding the underlying bone structure and muscle placement allows you to create a portrait with realistic proportions and depth. The Art of Observation: Capturing Individuality No two faces are exactly alike. This is what makes portrait dr

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

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