At 1/26/10 05:03 PM, citricsquid wrote:
This has always baffled me: From my (albeit minimal) flash usage I've never been able to make proper clean lines, using pen or brush they never look like proper lines, like the ones that are used in things like
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/52 4391
Do you know what I mean? If so, how is it done? Is there some magic setting I can't find? :-o
At 1/26/10 04:46 PM, TomFulp wrote:
Maybe long-term we should call these AMA topics. Like "Jazza AMA" for example...
one whiff of a good idea and you're all over it!
good question!
the annoying answer is twofold, FIRST is time and practice. i'd bet if you watch some of happy harry's older work the lines would be far less neat. it's a process of getting used to the program itself, and how you meld with it.
another part of the answer CAN (not must) involve a drawing tablet. again, that's not to say having a tablet will make you instantly a clean line drawer. they take a few months to get used to also.
the short answer is just work on it and it will come (people HATE that answer). luis doesnt even use a tablet and he's got clean lines, so it's less problems with flash, it's more how we understand how to most naturally communicate with the program. i hope it helps.
also, i got a PM from Twilight who wrote:
"What do you suggest a beginner to work on first, animation wise?"
i think that depends on the animator and what their strengths are. someone like james farr (xombie series) had the art abilities from the get go but learning to animate more fluidly was more of a process of time.
my personal opinion would be to not worry too much on the technicalities of animating and focus more on making FUN and enjoyable projects and the rest WILL COME as the inspiration keeps flowing.
the first charlie the unicord episode for example, while far from an animation masterpiece, was funny and entertaining. watch the latest one and there are a LOT more fancy things to look at. you mind will compensate for what you dont know over time, just get some ideas going!!