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Timing & Squash and Stretch

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The Hidden People

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Solid Drawing & Slow in and Slow out

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How to Draw a Character Turnaround

on September 26, 2020

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Who are you?

on September 26, 2020

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The smartest dog in the world

on September 24, 2020

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FREE Moho Characters

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!

Domain name change

Please note that the domain for this website is now https://www.karltoon.co.uk Previously, we were www.macdonut.co.uk which is still running, but under a different guise.

Building Strong Storyboards: The Blueprint for Captivating Animation

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Animating, an AI's poem

The art of animating brings life to the page, A magical transformation, a wondrous sight to see. With just a few simple lines and strokes of color, A world of imagination comes to life. From characters with big expressive eyes, To creatures that defy the laws of physics, Animation brings to life the impossible, And allows us to escape into fantasy. With each frame and each movement, The animator weaves a story. Bringing characters to life with emotion and flair, And inviting us to join them on their journey. So here's to the art of animating, A magical medium that continues to captivate and inspire. May it continue to bring joy and wonder to all who behold it, And may its creative spark never fade. ~A.I. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

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