How to Draw Animatable Characters in Adobe Animate — Setup, Tools & Head Sketch (Part 1) Incredible Tutorials 2026-09-20 | How to Draw Animatable Characters in Adobe Animate — Setup, Tools & Head Sketch (Part 1)
Adobe Character Animator - Is It Right For You? Incredible Tutorials 2020-05-29 | Adobe Character Animator is unique for it's ability to animate with a camera and mic. But is it right for you? This video covers various aspects of the software.Interested in learning more? Check out my FREE course which goes over the animation apps I currently use and teach: toonfiles.com/which-animation-software-is-right-for-youMore more Character Animator courses, check out this page: toonfiles.com/character-animator
Adobe After Effects with DUIK - Is It Right For You? Incredible Tutorials 2020-05-22 | In this video we overview the DUIK plugin for After Effects, which allows bone-like rigs and animation.Interested in learning more? Check out my FREE course which goes over the animation apps I currently use and teach: toonfiles.com/which-animation-software-is-right-for-youMore more After Effects courses, check out this page: toonfiles.com/after-effects
Adobe Animate - Is It Right For You? Incredible Tutorials 2020-05-15 | In this video we go over what I consider pros and cons to Adobe Animate.Interested in learning more? Check out my FREE course which goes over the animation apps I currently use and teach: toonfiles.com/which-animation-software-is-right-for-youMore more Animate courses, check out this page: toonfiles.com/adobe-animate
Moho Pro - Is It Right For You? Incredible Tutorials 2020-05-08 | In this video we take a moment to examine the strengths and weaknesses of Smith Micro's Moho Pro.Interested in learning more? Check out my FREE course which goes over the animation apps I currently use and teach: toonfiles.com/which-animation-software-is-right-for-youMore more Moho courses, check out this page: toonfiles.com/moho-anime-studio
Creating Camera Movements in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2020-03-24 | View all 10.5 hours of this course and gain access to exercise files: toonfiles.com/assembling-an-animated-moho-productionWith the camera tool, we can pan, zoom in and smash cut to build excitement and tension.
Building Animated Smoke in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2020-03-17 | View all 10.5 hours of this course and gain access to exercise files: toonfiles.com/assembling-an-animated-moho-productionParticles, such as smoke, can be a great way to build atmosphere and add visual pizzazz to your scene. In this video we take a look at one we can build and animate clouds of smoke using Moho's Draw and Transform Layer Tools.
Working with Audio Tracks in Moho Incredible Tutorials 2020-03-10 | View all 10.5 hours of this course and gain access to exercise files: toonfiles.com/assembling-an-animated-moho-productionIn this video we take a look at how to arrange audio tracks in Moho to set up proper animation timing for lip syncing, key actions, sound effects and more.
Assembling 2D Moho Rigs in 3D Space Incredible Tutorials 2020-03-03 | View all 10.5 hours of this course and gain access to exercise files: toonfiles.com/assembling-an-animated-moho-productionIn this video we begin setting up our first main scene by arranging items in 3D space and establishing start keys with the bone tool.
Animating a 3D Ship in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2020-02-25 | View all 10.5 hours of this course and gain access to exercise files: toonfiles.com/assembling-an-animated-moho-productionIn this video we go over how to construct a scene using a 3D space ship. This will act as the opening shot to help establish the setting our protagonist finds himself in.
Differences Between Moho Actions Copies and References Incredible Tutorials 2019-12-14 | Here we take a moment to clarify the differences between inserting copies and references of actions inside of Moho Pro. #Moho #Animation #Tutorial
Adding Mouth and Hand Smart Bones to Moho Rig Incredible Tutorials 2019-12-07 | Here we add some additional features, such as hand and mouth dials, to our Moho rig to help with implementing actions.#Moho #Animation #Tutorial
Organizing Moho Pro Actions with Folders Incredible Tutorials 2019-11-23 | With Moho Pro 13, similar to layers, we can organize actions with groups. Here we go through that process. #Moho #Animation #Tutorial
Explanation of Action Types in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2019-11-16 | In Moho Pro, there are three main action types: Morphs (steps or poses), Smart (corrections and control dials) and Regular (animated). In this video I explain the differences and which action suits certain tasks best. #Moho #Animation
Building a Characters Eyes in Adobe Animate Incredible Tutorials 2019-11-02 | Order Designing Vector Characters in Animate CC to learn how to design a character from start to finish and receive 20% off: toonfiles.com/designing-vector-characters-in-adobe-animate?coupon=20OFFANDESIGNIn this video we build up the pieces of the eye so we can move on to masking and duplicating.
Filling in Character Pieces in Adobe Animate Incredible Tutorials 2019-10-19 | Order Designing Vector Characters in Animate CC to learn how to design a character from start to finish and receive 20% off: toonfiles.com/designing-vector-characters-in-adobe-animate?coupon=20OFFANDESIGNHere we use the Paint Bucket Tool to start filling in the line work for our character.
Working with Snap to Objects in Adobe Animate Incredible Tutorials 2019-10-11 | Order Designing Vector Characters in Animate CC to learn how to design a character from start to finish and receive 20% off: toonfiles.com/designing-vector-characters-in-adobe-animate?coupon=20OFFANDESIGNIn this video we go over how to effectively use Snap to Object before diving into more complicated exercises.
Outlining a Characters Torso in Adobe Animate Incredible Tutorials 2019-10-05 | Pre-order Designing Vector Characters in Animate CC to learn how to design a character from start to finish and receive 20% off: toonfiles.com/designing-vector-characters-in-adobe-animate?coupon=20OFFANDESIGNIn this Animate CC tutorial we use the Line Tool to design and mold the line work for our character's torso.
Overview of Adobe Animates Design Tools Incredible Tutorials 2019-09-28 | Pre-order Designing Vector Characters in Animate CC and receive 20% off: toonfiles.com/designing-vector-characters-in-adobe-animate?coupon=20OFFANDESIGNIn this video we take a look at the design tools inside of Adobe Animate. This will allow us to get our feet wet before we dive in and tackle designing the character.
Sketching Phonemes with the Moho 13 Bitmap Brush Incredible Tutorials 2019-09-20 | In this video we go through and sketch out eight mouth poses for the purpose of animation using Moho 13's bitmap tools.Enroll in the full course and gain access to source files:Toon Files: toonfiles.com/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13Udemy: udemy.com/course/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=MyZi5pyQmTg
Limitations and Quirks Regarding Moho 13s Bitmap Tools Incredible Tutorials 2019-09-06 | In this video I outline some limitations and quirks to be aware of when designing with Moho 13's new bitmap tools.Enroll in the full course and gain access to source files:Toon Files: toonfiles.com/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13Udemy: udemy.com/course/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=MyZi5pyQmTg
Filling with the Moho 13 Bitmap Tools Incredible Tutorials 2019-08-30 | In this lesson, with the ink lines in place, we proceed with the process of filling in our base colors.Enroll in the full course and gain access to source files:Toon Files: toonfiles.com/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13Udemy: udemy.com/course/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=MyZi5pyQmTg
Inking with Bitmap Tools in Moho 13 Incredible Tutorials 2019-08-23 | Learn how to use Moho 13's Bitmap tools with my new course (launches August 28th, 2019): toonfiles.com/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13 - Course will also be available on my YouTube membership program and Udemy!In this tutorial we reference a sketch we designed in Moho to start the process of laying down our final ink lines. This involves using multiple image layers, the brush, and paint bucket tools.
Bitmaps in Moho 13: Sketching a Face Incredible Tutorials 2019-08-17 | More info for this course can be found here: toonfiles.com/designing-bitmap-characters-in-moho-13. The course will release on YouTube and Udemy near the end of August, as well.With Moho 13 you can now use bitmap tools to draw anything from scratch! In this video we focus on sketching out a head using an existing reference.
Creating Head Turns Using Joysticks n Sliders Incredible Tutorials 2019-08-03 | Learn how to create a simple step based head turn using the Joysticks 'n Sliders plugin for After Effects!Looking to build a character in Duik with the assistance of Joysticks 'n Sliders? Check out the full course on these platforms:Toon Files: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-with-duik-and-joysticksUdemy: udemy.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-with-duik-joysticks-n-slidersJoin us to get course access on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCbJZ9FkAKB5SPatwTRZz6WA/join
Refining Duik Motions in After Effects Incredible Tutorials 2019-07-19 | To view all the lessons for this subject: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-with-duik-and-joysticksYou can easily refine Duik rigs by customizing some basic settings. In this video I go over a some of these settings you can apply for refinement.
Creating Movable Eyes With Duik and Joysticks n Sliders Incredible Tutorials 2019-07-10 | To construct an entire Duik rig with the assitance of Joysticks 'N Sliders: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-with-duik-and-joysticksWith After Effects, using either Duik or Joysticks n' Sliders, we can create a controller which easily allows us to animate the pupils. This can help with with animation and make the process quicker as it cuts out the process of digging through layers to locate a position key.
Attaching Layers to a Skeleton with Duik in After Effects Incredible Tutorials 2019-07-03 | Enroll in the full course: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-with-duik-and-joysticksOnce you have a skeleton in place, Duik allows for auto-rigging and easy layer attachment. This will allow you to connect your artwork to bones to start the process of rigging. Some refinements may be needed after attaching layers to the bones.For more files and courses: www.toonfiles.com
Assembling a Hominoid Skeleton with Duik in After Effects Incredible Tutorials 2019-06-27 | Sign up for the full course here (launches July 3rd, 2019): toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-with-duik-and-joysticksCreating bone structures in Duik is easy with all the built in templates. Here we will use the Hominoid template to set things up for rigging and animation.For more design and animation tutorials: toonfiles.com
Applying Flat Colors to Designs in Procreate Incredible Tutorials 2019-06-14 | To view this full course: toonfiles.com/drawing-adorable-animals-in-procreateWith Procreate you can easily apply colors to enclosed shapes in a non-destructive way. This video shows you how.For more tutorials visit: www.toonfiles.com
Painting Seamless Textures with Symmetry Tools Incredible Tutorials 2019-06-06 | View the full 3D set building course: toonfiles.com/building-3d-sets-from-in-moho-proWhen working with 3D models, like when in Moho, it's best to use textures that don't break, allowing for a seamless look. In this video I quickly demonstrate how you can set up a symmetry based texture using Procreate on the iPad Pro. You don't' need Procreate to do this. Many apps, including Photoshop, allow for this functionality.For more tutorials and files: toonfiles.com
Adding Basic Camera Blurs in After Effects Incredible Tutorials 2019-05-23 | A simple thing we can do to quickly enhance a scene is add some depth of field. In this video, we go through this process using the Camera Lens Blur effect.View the full course here: toonfiles.com/enhancing-animated-scenes-in-after-effects
Rigging Puppet Pins with Multiple Comps in After Effects Incredible Tutorials 2019-05-16 | In this short tutorial I demonstrate how you can quickly set up a base Puppet Pin rig in After Effects using multiple compositions. For more on this subject, check out our FREE course: toonfiles.com/puppet-pin-rigging-in-after-effects
Creating a Simple Particle Stream in After Effects Incredible Tutorials 2019-05-08 | By using After Effects' amazing particle plugins, we can animate out some sparks to help add danger and excitement to any animated shot.Learn how to enhance scenes like this, rig characters and build 2D and 3D sets with my Moho animation bundle! toonfiles.com/moho-image-animator-bundle?coupon=30OFFMOHOBUNDLE
Turning Yourself into a Cartoon with Adobe Character Animators Characterizer Incredible Tutorials 2019-05-01 | With the Characterizer feature in Adobe Character Animator, you can record yourself and build a puppet using a series of styles. The feature can track phonemes and build a library of mouth poses and emotions within a couple minutes. This is a great option if you want to jump in and animate without a lot of setup.Looking to animate in Adobe Character Animator? Check out my full course here: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-recording-in-adobe-character-animator
Separating Vectors into Other Layers in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2019-04-25 | Sometimes when designing and drawing you may find you need to separate some elements after the fact. This video demonstrates how to effectively do this without breaking the original design.Sorry for the delay with this week's tutorial! I was having internet issues and unable to upload on Wednesday like usual. But better later than never, right?To view this full course on Moho character rigging and animation: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-vectors-in-moho-pro
Sketching a Cartoon Body in Procreate Incredible Tutorials 2019-04-18 | Last week I posted a video on how to sketch a character's head. This week we focus on the body. If you would like to learn the process from beginning to end, including inking, coloring, adding highlights, sketching head turns and more, check out this link: toonfiles.com/designing-animatable-characters-in-procreateLooking for a more robust Moho learning experience? Check out this bundle that includes four courses on character design, rigging, scene design and more: toonfiles.com/moho-image-animator-bundle
Sketching Out Phonemes for an Animatable Character Incredible Tutorials 2019-04-10 | In this lesson we sketch out the common phonemes used when lip syncing characters in various animation software like Moho, Animate CC or Character Animator.To view this entire course, which covers full character design for animation: toonfiles.com/designing-animatable-characters-in-procreate
Establishing Proper Layer Hierarchy for Animatable Characters Incredible Tutorials 2019-04-04 | Check out this full course and learn how to design a character from scratch! toonfiles.com/designing-animatable-characters-in-procreate?coupon=25OFFPSDDESIGNHere we take a moment to talk about the importance of laying out layers when planning to animate a character.
Creating a Symbol for Head Turns in Adobe Animate Incredible Tutorials 2019-03-28 | View the full course: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-in-adobe-animateBy organizing our head into different symbols, we can choose when we want the phases to come into play.For my lessons and files: toonfiles.com
Anchoring Moho Characters with Target Bones Incredible Tutorials 2019-03-20 | To view this full course: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-vectors-in-moho-proTarget bones are used to anchor down areas of the rig, such as the feet. This can create a more grounded look, allowing to bend knees without the feet moving. You can tie targets anywhere you want with this anchor-like functionality.For more files and courses: toonfiles.com
Sketching out a Cartoon Fish Incredible Tutorials 2019-03-13 | This is one part of a 5 hour course. View the course here: toonfiles.com/drawing-adorable-animals-in-procreateIn this lesson we do a rough sketch of a cartoon fish. To view how we polish the sketch, apply ink, color and more, be sure to check out the full course!For more files and courses: toonfiles.com
Quick Overview of Procreates Design Tools Incredible Tutorials 2019-03-06 | This is one part of a multipart course. Learn how to draw and create cute characters: toonfiles.com/drawing-adorable-animals-in-procreateIn this video we go over some basic tools and features that is offered in Procreate. Procreate is an iPad Pro design app used to draw anything you wish! It's great for animated and design productions, be sure to check it out!For more courses and files: toonfiles.com
Adding a Vignette in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2019-02-28 | View the full course and gain access to source files: toonfiles.com/building-image-based-backgrounds-in-moho-pro?coupon=40OFFIMGBGSHere we learn how to create a quick vignette effect to build atmosphere and add focus.More courses and files: toonfiles.com
Modifying Behaviors in Adobe Character Animator Incredible Tutorials 2019-02-21 | To view the full course and access source files: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-recording-in-adobe-character-animator?coupon=25OFFCHLearn how to control limb movements, wind physics, eye gazes and more using Adobe Character Animator's universal behaviors!More more courses: toonfiles.com
Building 3D Set Pieces in Moho/Anime Studio Incredible Tutorials 2019-02-13 | View the full course here: toonfiles.com/building-image-based-backgrounds-in-moho-pro?coupon=IMGBGSMOHOIn this tutorial we take a look at how we can build a simple 3D table in Moho and implement it into a scene.For more animation course and assets: toonfiles.com
Designing and Masking Eyes in Moho Incredible Tutorials 2019-02-07 | To view this course and gain access to Moho files: toonfiles.com/designing-characters-in-moho-proBy using the masking features in Moho, we can set up the eyes for a clean design and easy animation.More courses and files: toonfiles.com
Adding Dragger Handles to Character Animator Puppets Incredible Tutorials 2019-01-31 | To view this full course and gain access to source files: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-recording-in-adobe-character-animatorDragger handles, coupled with the Dragger behavior, allow us to drag and move any part of the rig we choose. But like pins, layer independence plays a big role in dragger functionality.For more courses and files: toonfiles.com
Interpolating Vector Based Mouths in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2019-01-24 | View the full course and gain access to exercise files: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-vectors-in-moho-proStarting with the base masked mouth, we can toggle on Interpolated Sub-Layers for automatic animation between posed. Just be sure to refrain from adding or removing points between poses.For more courses and files check out toonfiles.com
Using Smart Warp Meshes for Image Based Hair in Moho Pro Incredible Tutorials 2019-01-19 | Learn how to rig an image based character in Moho Pro: toonfiles.com/rigging-and-animating-psds-in-moho-proThe character in this lesson is made up of images. So to apply dynamic bone movements, we will need to take advantage of Smart Warp meshes for binding.To access over 20 hours of animated lessons and files, visit: toonfiles.com
Using Depth Sort to Build 3D Moho Sets Incredible Tutorials 2019-01-16 | Check out the full course: toonfiles.com/building-3d-sets-from-in-moho-proWhen working with 3D Layers, enabling Depth Sort is recommended for a few reasons. This lecture details those reasons as well as shows how to make the conversion.For more courses and assets for Moho, Character Animator and After Effects: toonfiles.com
