Animation Tutorials

 Animation Tutorials

March 25th 2024 - Luke Bettano


    The video above outlines the basics of using photoshop to animate. It introduces the idea of creating symmetrical frames using duplication, so you can have the exact same thing as your previous frame, in order to make it cohesive. Photoshops tools, can be used to alter an image in any way imaginable allowing for a lot of possibility. I have experience with editing photos and illustrating, not animation, but I can use my knowledge of the tools for animation. That being said I anticipate difficulty with the tediousity of the process, and there some limitations described In the video. If you want to add something to an animation you have to add it to every layer. The software does have a video editing tool to solve this, but it appears to be harder to use than most animations softwares. Photoshop appears to be great for more casual short and simple animations.


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    The video above had similar introductions to the other video but focused more on combining frames, which looks to be difficult. Transitions is something that is apart of making an animation flow. For example, the video shows the idea of making a fading effect by lowering the opacity of different layers each frame, while transitioning to new subjects. This seems like a nice starter way to use photoshop to animate. In addition, it very importantly shows how to alternate between primary and secondary animations, which looks very useful. Animation is clearly something that requires patience, and using the features that the software offers you.


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    The video above shows how to draw more fluid motions as opposed to quick motions, showing that in photoshop taking your time produces more detailed results. It shows how to use loop playback tools, to create a gif like animation. It also shows how to manage layers, and go back in and edit more efficiently. It also shows how to group clips, and covers some of the things introduced in the other videos. I look forward to seeing my creation in photoshop, even though managing so many layers and frames will be difficult.

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