ALEX'S CARTOONING AND
ANIMATION

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Tips on How to Become A Great Cartoonist/Animator

What I Do

I draw cartoons and make animations. I took art classes at Montgomery College, including Animation I and II, Drawing and Design, to improve my skills. It feels fantastic to bring the characters I had invisioned to life.

Articles On Animation

What are the Five Types of Animation?

• Traditional Animation
• 2D Animation
• 3D Animation
• Motion Graphics
• Stop Motion

The 12 Principles of Animation (by Disney)

1. Squash And Stretch
2. Anticipation
3. Staging
4. Straight-Ahead and Pose-To-Pose
5. Follow Through and Overlapping Action
6. Slow In and Slow Out
7. Arc
8. Secondary Action

15 Ways to Improve Character Design

1. Improve your skills.
2. Observe real-life characters.
3. Study the psychology of movement.
4. Seek out real-world references.
5. Film yourself.
6. Keep your rig simple.
7. Form key poses first.
8. Lead with the eyes.