I have created a series of tutorials for how to create a sprite character in order to do sprite animation.
The tutorials are free and are located at http://youtube.com/SpriteAnimationTutor
These are directed for people who already know the software. I created them so I can help those working with me learn this new style of animation which is really popular online.
-Kedric
Sprite Character Tutorial
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