Learn how to use Animate’s vector based tools to design, fill and polish your own character while applying proper layer hierarchy. This character design can then be taken further for rigging and animation, if you desire. The following topics we will cover include:
Using the various vector tools in Animate.
Working with beziers, points and bendable lines.
Inking a full character from an existing sketch.
Filling in objects using the Paint Bucket’s various features.
Shading and Highlighting with the Brush.
Masking eyes and mouth.
Proper layer organization for easier rigging.
Other tips and tricks for designing cartoon characters.
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