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March 25, 2025
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Cartoon Animator anyone?

  • March 25, 2025
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Hi.
I am researching different software. I am relatively new to 2D animation. While I am willing to put the work in, I am also looking for something with a relatively fast learning curve while getting optimal results.

I am currently learning Adobe Character Animator for making 2D animations with multiple characters. A little time consuming...

Anyone have any thoughts on Cartoon Animator 5? I have read so many horrible old reviews. I am wondering if they have improved any. I know they rig differenlty and don't use vectors. You also have to pay a ton for add-ons. I have heard horrible things about their customer service. In fact I have tried to contact them with pre-sale questions and have been unsuccessful. I guess I am looking for anything positive with this software/company.

Also any thoughts on Mojo or Toon Boom Harmnony? These are the top 3 that come to mind.


I'm not trying to knock Adobe down. But I am looking for a 2D animator that doesn't require a degree in graphic design. I do know Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, pretty well. But not a pro by any means. And I can't draw, so that can present as an obstacle. I rprimarly rely on premade artwork.

Thank you for any input.

 

Correct answer TheOriginalGC

It's been around in one form or another for a couple of decades. It's not too dificult to pick up and some parts of it (rigging, lip sync from audio) are very similar to Character Animator. I think it's best used as a tool for bringing animation to the web - it can create sprite sheets and texture atlases and it can be used with HTML5 and Canvas to create full-fledged interactive content. For animation itself, it still relies heavily on its roots as Flash. I guess it really depends on what you're trying to create. I know of at least one studio (Late Night Cartoons, Inc.) that uses Character Animator to create short animations for Stephen Colbert's show.

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TheOriginalGC
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TheOriginalGCCommunity Expert
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March 25, 2025

Don't forget about Adobe Animate.

    zoka46294508
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    March 26, 2025

    I know about this software. I have not tried it, because I actually thought it would be more time consuming.  From the reading I have done, it seems that Character Animator is the faster option.

    Does Animate have a large learning curve? Is it good for making animation scenes? Or just characters?

     

    TheOriginalGC
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    TheOriginalGCCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    March 26, 2025

    It's been around in one form or another for a couple of decades. It's not too dificult to pick up and some parts of it (rigging, lip sync from audio) are very similar to Character Animator. I think it's best used as a tool for bringing animation to the web - it can create sprite sheets and texture atlases and it can be used with HTML5 and Canvas to create full-fledged interactive content. For animation itself, it still relies heavily on its roots as Flash. I guess it really depends on what you're trying to create. I know of at least one studio (Late Night Cartoons, Inc.) that uses Character Animator to create short animations for Stephen Colbert's show.

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