Could you reccomend any good free programs to make 2d and 3d animations with that are relatively easy to learn and use?
Hi there! Thank you for your question.
I do know of some software that are free for 2D and 3D animation. I cannot say if they are easy to use, but I can say they have resources to help you learn them (artists also post YouTube videos to help you learn the software).
Here are some software you can take a look at:
Blender (Both 2D and 3D): Originally software to create 3D animation, Blender now lets creatives create 2D animation using the Grease Pencil tool. Both 2D and 3D are part of the Blender application once you download it.
Pencil2D (2D): Pencil2D allows you to sketch, ink and color your animation. You are able to import audio, but they recommend WAV files.
Krita (2D): Krita allows you to create 2D animation and storyboards. You are able to import audio for your animation projects.
OpenToonz (2D): OpenToonz (originally Toonz) is the software used by both Studio Ghibili and Futurama. Studios that created the films Belle and Promare also used OpenToonz.
FlipaClip (2D): While I have shared software for desktop and laptop platforms, FlipaClip is available for your mobile devices.
I hope this list helps you in learning animation. Each software listed has resources on its website for learning the program (YouTube is also a great help).
Here is my Senior Animation for University of Montana! This was a huge undertaking and a passion project for me and I hope everyone enjoys it! Animated in Toon Boom Harmony.
Me: LEOOOO!!! Put on this little hat for my first animation! Leo: NO! Me: Oh come ooooon!!! Leo: NEVER!! ◇ Here we are guys!!! My first little animation of my favourite good boy!!! I hope it turn well, I never tried one before. So enjoy my grumpy baby!!! 🎬 ◇ Software used: Photoshop for drawing and color Animation Desk @animation_desk for the video ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ ◇ #drawing #digitalart #pet #originalcharacter #illustration #characterdesign #artistofinstagram #dog #dogs #germanshepherd #puppy #video #animation #animationdesk #digitalpainting #digitaldrawing #manga #comic #comics #fakescreenshot #fakemovie #art https://www.instagram.com/p/B9s4OQFodE6/?igshid=1vz1n0jszncxu
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While you were all playing fortnight, I downloaded animation desk and made my first animation since my elementary school flip books. I'm struggling with uploading it, so here's me filming my screen. . . . #animation #animationdesk #animation #animatedcharacter #characterdesign #character #newbie #trynewthings #challengeyourself https://www.instagram.com/p/Btl_0noBcID/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5ecjxg5aww6z
I want to say thank you for visiting this blog and for following. It has been a fun year seeing amazing work from animators here on Tumblr and sharing their works with you and others.
I wish you many blessings going into 2023 and that it will open doors for you in creativity, health, and joy! Happy New Year, and continue to animate! :)
Be like the glowstick It breaks In pain Gives light Gives hope and guides It’s okay to bend It’s okay to break But snap to be great To shine bright And glow. And ask for His strength, “For there is no strength and power, except from Allah.” La hawla wala quwwata illa billah. Believe. Allah has a purpose for your pain A reason for your struggle And rewards for your patience. So break with grace “And be patient with beautiful patience.” [70:5] #iffahlukislukis #muslimah #bepatient #beautifulpatience #shinebright #likeglowstick #islamicillustration #muslimahillustration #ipadpro #adobedraw #animationdesk
Here's my newest animation. This was a sort of double project, it was a school project where we had to do ten keyframes and 12 inbetweens and also a project from @animationdesk for a character of yours playing an instrument. I choose one of my biggest characters both figuratively and literally. It was a ton of frames to work on but here's the final product. Enjoy and much love to you.
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