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FluttershytheKind In reply to MalimarTheMage [2015-07-09 01:13:05 +0000 UTC]

I use Adobe Flash CC to animate my work ^_^ I export a swf from flash and bring the swf into AE CC and render it over the paper effects as an .mov file ^_^ then I import that quicktime into Photoshop CC and save for web as an animated gif ^_^ There may be a better way to make the gif, but thats the best way I've found to export a high quality gif ^_^ 

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MalimarTheMage In reply to FluttershytheKind [2015-07-09 04:52:50 +0000 UTC]

Okay, that helps a lot I wasn't aware that .mov files could be imported to Photoshop.
You could probably save yourself some work and just make a layer with the paper texture in Flash instead of exporting it to AE. But I haven't personally used AE yet, so that might not be better after all

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FluttershytheKind In reply to Funinightmare [2015-06-28 04:06:09 +0000 UTC]

"FIIIIIIDGET!!!" xD 

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Funinightmare In reply to FluttershytheKind [2015-06-29 00:26:02 +0000 UTC]

- *stumbles off the wagon* what? am going, am going!

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FluttershytheKind In reply to Hatoyahoshi [2015-06-27 14:11:28 +0000 UTC]

I animated it in Adobe Flash CC ^_^ and I used After Effects and Photoshop to make the gif 

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Hatoyahoshi In reply to FluttershytheKind [2015-06-27 14:13:31 +0000 UTC]

Uugh I wish I could afford a program like that

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the-mysterious-ponyX In reply to Hatoyahoshi [2015-06-27 19:49:17 +0000 UTC]

 "in-ter-net"

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Hatoyahoshi In reply to the-mysterious-ponyX [2015-06-27 21:34:53 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I know about the whole torrenting shit. However with doing that you gotta crack the program and it's a pain in the ass.

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FluttershytheKind In reply to Hatoyahoshi [2015-06-27 22:17:03 +0000 UTC]

I'm not sure what your budget is, but the entire CC suite is available for 49.99 a month ^_^ If you're able to save enough for a few months and then do a couple commissions each month, they do sort of pay for themselves ^_^ 

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Hatoyahoshi In reply to FluttershytheKind [2015-06-28 17:17:24 +0000 UTC]

*Sigh* I would but I'm still a minor with no credit card.

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FluttershytheKind In reply to alorix [2015-06-26 16:16:45 +0000 UTC]

I would say that this took me about 6 hours to do ^__^ I love doing roughs more than cleaned up animation as well ^^ If I were to clean this up it could take me 3 or 4 weeks, just because it is about 300 different drawings, and clean up needs to be so precise. There used to be positions within animation called the rough keyer and the rough inbetweener. Clean up artists came later in the pipeline. I don't know how prevalent they are anymore though.

I will tell you this: As a television animator I do get to do this kind of animation at first. When I get a scene I do all the acting in these roughs, Then I normally have a 2D puppet that I then move over my drawings like a map, so the fluidity is still there, and cleanup doesn't take too long because much of the puppet can be reused from frame to frame ^_^ 

I definitely still encourage you to be an animator though, even if you don't prefer the clean art style ^_^ You never know what kind of style will be thrown at you at a studio, or what project will come next, so its always a fun learning experience. ^_^ 

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alorix In reply to FluttershytheKind [2015-06-28 17:13:05 +0000 UTC]

That actually doesn't seem like a long time at all! I could do that! maybe...with enough practice...eventually...eeecchhh...
Really? that sounds familiar. Been a while since i've had an animation class.

You're a tv animator? Awesome! which show?

I'm most experienced with photoshop. is that an ok program to use?

Also THANK YOU SO MUCH for responding!

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FluttershytheKind In reply to alorix [2015-07-06 03:59:11 +0000 UTC]

I'm sure you could do it if you set your mind to it ^_^ Practice makes you better every time <3 

And yes I am ^_^ Although I keep it a secret which ones I work on, at least for the time being ^_^ I can say though, that it isn't My Little Pony unfortunately ^^ 

And Photoshop is a fine program to use, it has a relatively well rounded animation tool, but I recommend Flash for digital animation ^_^ Its affordable, unlike ToonBoom, and really well designed. I've used Photoshop for the cleanup on my Style Dialogue animation ^_^ Flash is great for roughs, but Photoshop lends its self to more stylistic clean ups ^_^ Flash is good for either roughs like this one, or crisp cleanup, like Flutterbat Swoon, or at least thats what I've found from working in them  

And you're more than welcome! I'm sorry that this reply was late If you have any other questions though, I'd be happy to answer them for you ^_^ All the best!

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alorix In reply to FluttershytheKind [2015-07-06 04:34:39 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely. Thats kinda the only rule for art almost. XD

Its ok. I'm very excited for you regardless. Hope its fun.

I haven't used flash a lot. Like, Photoshop I've used for the past...7 years? maybe? So Its totally second nature to me. But If you think Flash would be much better than I can certainly give it a try. 
I'm not too concerned right now with clean lines. My first 'big' (lol yea right) animation would be something like this.

 A very sketchy cheap, easy kinda thing.  I know a lot of youtuber animators used flash, but i never could figure it out. Maybe its cause i had more access with photoshop.

ITs ok. I'm sure you've been busy. And I probably will have a lot of questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and responding.  

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