Best Practices for your Animation / VFX Productions and news about CGWire Kitsu
Sign up nowWelcome to our latest CGWire and Kitsu update! Over the past three months, we’ve been hard at work, and we’re excited to share all the progress, new features, and improvements we’ve made.
Smear frames are the secret to creating fast, dynamic motion in animation. This article explores how animators use them in 2D and 3D work, with tips to bring energy and speed to your scenes.
Stepped animation allows animators to highlight essential movements by focusing on keyframes first, saving the finer details for spline animation later. Discover how this approach, using step mode in digital content creation tools, streamlines workflow and perfects timing for impactful animation.
Choosing the right laptop for animation can be daunting with so many options and specs to consider. This guide breaks down the essentials—from CPU power to screen resolution—to help you find the best laptop for your animation needs, even on a budget.
Color is a powerful tool in character design, setting the tone for personality and making characters instantly recognizable. This article dives into color theory and essential principles animators use to create impactful color palettes, from symbolic choices to practical tips for harmonious design.
Explore the art of 2D animation, where movement and storytelling come to life through techniques like computer animation, stop motion, and motion graphics. From concept to final output, this post breaks down the key stages that make each project unique and engaging.
Creating an animated film? Even a 10-second animation takes hours to plan. Animatics help refine animations without the high cost. Learn all about how animators use and create animatics in our latest post!
What makes animated characters’ dialogue look real? Our latest article dives into the art of lip-syncing, exploring how animators match mouth movements with dialogue. From dialogue prep and phoneme analysis to keyframes, rendering, and QA, discover the process behind lifelike animation.
Tobie Lolness TV series, a 26x26 project, involved four different studios and required tight collaboration between all stakeholders. This is why they chose Kitsu for their project.
