Learning Anime Studio

Bring life to your imagination with the power of Anime Studio with this book and ebook

Overview

• Draw and rig cartoon assets using a set of robust tools
• Breathe life into your animated productions with in-depth sets and props
• Learn tips and tricks to add appealing effects to your animated cartoons

In Detail

Anime Studio is your complete animation program to help you create cut-out, anime and other types of cartoons. You can create your own animated shorts and use Anime Studio to produce cartoon animations for film, TV, or streaming over the Web. Anime Studio is great for hobbyists and professionals alike, combining tools for both illustration and animation. With Anime Studio’s easy-to-use interface, you will be creating an animated masterpiece in no time.

This practical, step-by-step guide will provide you with a structured path for designing an animated cartoon and gives you a strong foundation to create your future projects. This book also serves as a great reference guide for Anime Studio Pro 10’s new features.

This book starts by getting you acquainted with the tools and features of Anime Studio Pro 10. You will then learn how to utilize them to create a cohesive and polished package. You will dive into the Anime Studio drawing tools, layer types, and various panels to create and rig a cartoon character as well as design background scenes and props. Everything is then combined, animated and polished. Finally, you will take everything you have created and edit it together so that it can be distributed online through websites such as YouTube and Vimeo.

What you will learn from this book

• Write outlines and screenplays for your projects
• Draw your very own cartoon character with an impressive set of draw and fill tools.
• Rig a character using the advanced bone system
• Take advantage of the different layer types such as Vectors, Bones, and Switches
• Use the Channels, Sequencer, and Motion Graph timelines to control the animation in every aspect of your production
• Create unique effects using different brushes and layer settings
• Design props and set pieces for your character to inhabit
• Combine your animated scenes with video editing software
• Render your videos for distribution on websites such as YouTube and Vimeo

Approach

Written in an easy to follow manner with practical exercises, this book takes you through every aspect of Anime Studio, guiding you to create your own original cartoon.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Stepping into the World of Animation
Chapter 2: Drawing in Anime Studio
Chapter 3: Exploring Layers and Timelines
Chapter 4: Enhancing Your Art with the Layer Settings Panel and Style Palette
Chapter 5: Bringing a Cartoon Character to Life
Chapter 6: Developing Your Cartoon’s Scenery
Chapter 7: Creating a Library of Actions and Assets
Chapter 8: Animating Your Characters
Chapter 9: Exporting, Editing, and Publishing