Update! Genete, one of the Synfig Gods and all around great guy, did some research and found out that there is a glitch that’s broke with the new version and they are looking into repairing it. I’ve been following Genete’s brilliance since my early Moho days. I can’t thank him enough for taking the time […]
Flower Tutorial Hick Up (AVERTED) Read More »
I actually found these notes I created in 2010 for creating a cut-out character taken from the tutorial on the Synfig site. I’ll read and try my notes first and see if they actually work:) Here are the notes that I made. If I need to add to them, I will. I’ll be taking more
Notes for Cut-Out Animation Step-by-Step Read More »
I’m nervous about relearning Synfig. I know that it probably won’t take long to get back up to speed, but I know how much time I invested the last time. So, this morning I’m going to try to get back on track. Just so that I don’t forget anything again, I’m going to take notes.
Excited About New Sketches Read More »
Here is the frontal view. This morning I started sketch what the rotation looks like. I don’t know if I’m going to have a facial profile. So far I like Misty with indication of a nose using a shadow. That gets kind of messed up when she turns to a profile. The sketch so far
Starting the Body Rotation Chart Read More »
Simple as it seems, it’s still nice to have everything charted out on paper to see the progress. I’m excited to get started on new elements in between setting up my taxes for my accountant.
Here is the front view of Misty now finished up for mouths. I’ll be working on a three-quarter view next. I have to also start designing outfits. Currently, she’s only wearing underwear:)
Mouth Chart: Added Mouths Read More »
I don’t know why I didn’t start making these charts sooner. At a glance you can see what you’re missing.
Eye Chart for Misty Read More »
Here is a JPG of the frontal mouth shots that I’ve done for Misty so far. I’m also going to make charts for eyebrows, eyes and body parts so I have a full inventory. It will help to see what I still need to collect. I’m making the charts in Scribus, which is similar to
Mouth Charts: Front View Read More »
Nameless For the past two years, I’ve been working on this character with more stops than starts. While creating this character for an animation, I was missing two major parts, a name and a plot. The only thing I had was the look. She didn’t have an identity but her presence was persistent. She lingered in the back
