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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.
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.
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.
Lighting can make or break an animation. It’s not just about visibility—it’s about storytelling. Subtle shifts in light shape emotions, set the mood, and highlight key moments. In our latest article, we dive into the full lighting process, from concept to final render.
Animators use basic physics and mechanics principles they can bend for a more stylized look. In this article, we go through a few examples of physics and mechanics principles to better put words on animation techniques to create more engaging stories.
In this article, we explore 16 animation techniques to make your work more engaging. It usually doesn’t take much to get it right, but the devil is in the details and a single edit can make your animation memorable.
As our invisible eyes, the camera in animation has an active role. By meticulously controlling its movement, animators achieve a variety of effects to engage the viewers―far beyond simply showing us what's happening on screen, it's a powerful storytelling tool often unseen.
