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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!

Krita - Tutorial for Beginners in 14 MINUTES! [ COMPLETE ]

A very useful tutorial if you want to learn the basics of Krita quickly. Krita is a free and open-source digital painting and illustration software application. It was developed by the Krita Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes the use of free and open-source software in the arts. Krita is designed to be used by artists, illustrators, and graphic designers, and it offers a wide range of features for creating digital paintings, illustrations, and other types of digital art. Some of the features of Krita include support for multiple layers, a customizable interface, a range of brush engines and brush settings, support for creating custom brushes, and the ability to import and export various file formats. Krita is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. https://krita.org/

Cartoon Animator 5 Tutorial - EPS Import & Animated Character Setup

A useful tutorial, if not a little fast and furious, illustrating the new Spring feature in Cartoon Animator 5.

50 Animation Practice Ideas: From Basic to Advanced

Here are 50 ideas to help you hone your animation skills, ranging from beginner-friendly exercises to more advanced challenges: Basic Animation Principles: Bouncing Ball: Animate a ball bouncing realistically, focusing on squash and stretch. Falling Object: Animate an object falling with proper weight and acceleration. Arc Animation: Practice drawing smooth arcs with your lines, crucial for fluid movement. Anticipation: Animate a character preparing to jump, showing anticipation of movement. Follow-Through: Animate a character's body continuing to move after an action. Slow-in and Slow-out: Animate an object's movement accelerating and decelerating smoothly. Secondary Action: Animate subtle movements alongside the main action, adding life to characters. Exaggeration: Practice exaggerating movements for comedic or dramatic effect. Character Design: Create a range of characters with distinct personalities and appearances. Lip Sync: Animate a character's mouth movi

Now You're Talking (1927): A Hilarious Guide to Early Telephone Etiquette

In 1927, telephones were still a relatively newfangled invention. While the basic idea of picking up a receiver and talking wasn't a mystery, proper phone etiquette was far from established. Enter "Now You're Talking," a delightful animated short from Fleischer Studios (the creators of Betty Boop!) that combined humor and live-action to teach viewers the dos and don'ts of phone use. Animation Meets Instruction "Now You're Talking" is more than just a dry instructional film. The animation is where the short truly shines. The telephones themselves are brought to life, transforming from everyday objects into expressive characters. The poor receiver gets yanked around by a careless user, while the transmitter recoils in horror at loud yelling. It's a clever and funny way to get the message across. A Glimpse into the Past The film also offers a fascinating glimpse into telephone technology of the era. We see rotary phones haven't quite taken hol

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