How do I turn my drawing into an anime?

regi222 · Post by **regi222** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:02 pm

I'm really sorry if this is a ridiculous question but I can't find anything anywhere that shows me how to make my drawing into an anime.
I scanned a drawing, brought it up on AS, did the masking thing and traced it.. i don't even know if thats what i'm supposed to be doing but, like i said, I can't find anything showing/telling me how.
I want to be able to put the bones in so i can animate it.

AmigaMan · Post by **AmigaMan** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:33 pm

If you have the software you also have the manual that includes tutorials that will teach you almost all that you need to know. Click on the HELP menu at the top of the work area.

neeters_guy · Post by **neeters_guy** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:49 pm

After you've read and done all the tutorials in the manual, read the posts by forum member kellz5460. He is doing a ton of anime style work and has posted much about the techniques he uses.

edit:
To set your mind straight about "anime" vis-a-vis "animation", you might want to read this thread:
Has anybody actually made anime/manga with anime studio?It's not about techniques specifically, just a way to think about learning animation.

jonbo · Post by **jonbo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:02 pm

I also suggest that you look at the characters from the content library to see how they're constructed.

regi222 · Post by **regi222** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:58 pm

Like i said.. I went through the tutorial. I went through everything the software gave me. I can't find anything about making your drawing animated.. Can someone just give me a better hint on how to go about it. PLEASE!

Maybe someone here fancy's helping someone out..?

regi222 · Post by **regi222** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:01 pm

It wont let me access the bones for my drawing.. That's what I need, I'm sure.

jonbo · Post by **jonbo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:11 pm

All right, I'll help you. First what version are you using? Debut or Pro? AS5,6,7,or 8? Have you created a bone layer in the layer palette and dragged your drawings into it? Are you on frame zero? Are you using vector shapes or images? The easiest thing to do is to upload your anime file to a file sharing site like Mediafire and then post the link for it here so we can check it out. Also there is a bunch of video tutorials in the tips and techniques section of the forum. A couple of them are for beginners. Try these first:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BJC1aGqE1g

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzjqoJcpSIc

regi222 · Post by **regi222** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 5:47 pm

See this is what i needed.. i don't know how to get to the bones.. i mean, you do them first? I know how to use them with the characters that are pre-made, I just can't figure out how to combine them with my drawing.
I'm using AS pro 8.
I actually just found some more info in the tutorial I didn't see..
This tutorial is kinda rum-do, weird to follow.. I'm more of a "monkey see, monkey do" kinda girl.

Thank you so much

jonbo · Post by **jonbo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:04 pm

Did you get what you needed REGI222 or do you need more info?

regi222 · Post by **regi222** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:06 pm

actually that tutorial on youtube you sent me was perfect!!
thank you so much.

jonbo · Post by **jonbo** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:09 pm

ur welcome, that's what here for

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