Bones animation for 2D graphic

[Clokio]

I found that software really usefull. It create simple animation using bones. It's quite straightforward. There is many tutorials. You can also make lip sync. It's way superior to use bones than image by images. http://anime.smithmicro.com/index.html?gclid=CNXdwq6a9a0CFdCP7QodVC0lqw&ad=9663466452
The debut version export a .avi
WIth LS Maker you can create a image by image from that avi. Then with Photo-Paint or else remove the background then import the result in Game Editor.
The debut version is 50$ but I got it for 5$ with trial-pay, by buying a game on Game fish. I am not sure if it still work that way.
The pro version 200$ (but 130$ on Amazon) offer a export frame by frame, and can import .psd file that you can rig.

The manual contain a quick and a bigger book. There is a couple of tutorials on youtube and on their website.

But like every software there is a learning curve. But compare to learning blender, it's a piece of cake.

Have fun.

[SuperSonic]

Nice, +1

[Clokio]

I found a link to download for free (almost)- legaly own the lisence.
http://anime.smithmicro.com/trial-offer.html

Also it make point animation and layer animation.
That is how I got into animation. I hope it help someone. Don't hesitate to give me a +1

[SuperSonic]

Nice

[Clokio]

There is alot into that software to create great effect. WIth the physic engine you can create spring. Also ragdoll, ragdoll are nice when a character die or get a accident. I just made a shaky camera explosion style, it's easy (when you know).

[SuperSonic]

Yeah, anime studio has a bunch of good features. It just costs a ton =P

[Clokio]

Yeah, anime studio has a bunch of good features. It just costs a ton =P

You can get the debut almost free.

Here is what I did, on Amazon look for the pro version of the last version #7. That's the version I have. It got physic, ragdoll, export frame by frame etc...

[SuperSonic]

You can get the debut almost free.

Here is what I did, on Amazon look for the pro version of the last version #7. That's the version I have. It got physic, ragdoll, export frame by frame etc...

Yeah but I have the debut version right now and it works for what I want to do. I don't care to upgrade unless the pro something has a feature that I absolutely need

[Clokio]

Ask Anime studio pro 7 is available for 30$ on amazon, I saw it also create frame by frame particle. Also possible particles that follow the player, ex: a ship, plane etc. Also possible to create a path and combine particles and path. Everythin can be scale and rotated and export frame by frame to suite Game Editor.

I will post a video tutorial on particles.