Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I tested the most popular free AI animation tools to bring one of my drawings to life — and what happened surprised me. In this video, I compare AI animation tools like Sora, VO2, HeyGen, and Kling against traditional frame-by-frame animation using Procreate Dreams. You'll see what worked, what failed, and why I eventually animated everything by hand.
If you're exploring AI animation, using ChatGPT for art, or trying to decide between Procreate Dreams and AI-generated workflows, this video offers an honest, side-by-side look at each approach — including full behind-the-scenes breakdowns.
Previous Video : youtu.be/vTstLBO4O4k
AI animation tools tested.
• Sora • VEO2 • HeyGen • Hedra • Kling • PixVerse
► Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Getting Started (Previous Video optional) And Why I made this video.
00:54 – Sketching the Character
01:18 – Traditional Pencil Sketch
01:40 – Digital Sketch
01:57 – Procreate Inking & Layer Setup
02:33 – Testing Sora (AI Animation #1)
03:00 – Testing Veo 2 Google AI Studio
03:28 – Use ElevenLabs.io
03:38 – Testing Leonardo.Ai
03:49 – Testing Hedra.com
04:07 – Trying HeyGen.com
04:26 – Testing KlingAI.com
04:51 – Trying PixVerse.ai
05:17 – Realization, of time Wasted
05:20 – Back to Procreate App
05:39 – Drawing Break down, animation Prep.
06:28 – Using Procreate Dreams
06:47 – Adjusting Mouth for lip-sync
07:04 – Keyframing
07:12 – FlipBook Mode
07:33 – The Final "Human-Made" Animation
07:52 – Final Thoughts: AI vs Human-Made Animation
► What You'll Learn
• How to animate your drawings using Procreate Dreams
• Honest comparison of free AI animation tools
• How to structure animation layers (eyelids, mouth shapes, background, etc.)
• Tips for syncing voiceover with frame-based animation
• Why human-created animation still holds value
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I tested the most popular free AI animation tools to bring one of my drawings to life — and what happened surprised me. In this video, I compare AI animation tools like Sora, VO2, HeyGen, and Kling against traditional frame-by-frame animation using Procreate Dreams. You'll see what worked, what failed, and why I eventually animated everything by hand.
If you're exploring AI animation, using ChatGPT for art, or trying to decide between Procreate Dreams and AI-generated workflows, this video offers an honest, side-by-side look at each approach — including full behind-the-scenes breakdowns.
Previous Video : youtu.be/vTstLBO4O4k
AI animation tools tested.
• Sora • VEO2 • HeyGen • Hedra • Kling • PixVerse
► Chapters
00:00 – Intro
00:40 – Getting Started (Previous Video optional) And Why I made this video.
00:54 – Sketching the Character
01:18 – Traditional Pencil Sketch
01:40 – Digital Sketch
01:57 – Procreate Inking & Layer Setup
02:33 – Testing Sora (AI Animation #1)
03:00 – Testing Veo 2 Google AI Studio
03:28 – Use ElevenLabs.io
03:38 – Testing Leonardo.Ai
03:49 – Testing Hedra.com
04:07 – Trying HeyGen.com
04:26 – Testing KlingAI.com
04:51 – Trying PixVerse.ai
05:17 – Realization, of time Wasted
05:20 – Back to Procreate App
05:39 – Drawing Break down, animation Prep.
06:28 – Using Procreate Dreams
06:47 – Adjusting Mouth for lip-sync
07:04 – Keyframing
07:12 – FlipBook Mode
07:33 – The Final "Human-Made" Animation
07:52 – Final Thoughts: AI vs Human-Made Animation
► What You'll Learn
• How to animate your drawings using Procreate Dreams
• Honest comparison of free AI animation tools
• How to structure animation layers (eyelids, mouth shapes, background, etc.)
• Tips for syncing voiceover with frame-based animation
• Why human-created animation still holds value
*** VALUE FOR VALUE ***
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► WHAT I USED (affiliate links):
■ Apple iPad Pro : amzn.to/4kuNXI3
■ Apple Pencil Pro : amzn.to/4kkkRLh
■ Apple Multiport Adapter : amzn.to/4dK675Z
■ SketchBoard Pro Amazon Link : amzn.to/3NvcEFW
■ Sketchboard Pro for iPad Discount Link : https://shop.sketchboardpro.com?ref=artismia
■ USE CODE: ARTISMIA at checkout.
■ *** Sketchboard Pro for iPad Review Video*** : youtu.be/ce_yWR4px68
■ Elevenlabs.io (affiliate link) • try.elevenlabs.io/artismia
► My Amazon Storefront: amazon.com/shop/artismia
Other Gear I use.
■ Sony a6300 : amzn.to/3TQ3kAr
■ Sony a6700 : amzn.to/4jlqYxJ
■ Blue Yeti X Mic : amzn.to/3Z7ipPI
■ RØDE Wireless Micro : amzn.to/3F2yTll
■ Logitech MX Master 3S Mouse : amzn.to/4m3K26h
■ Godox ES45 Key Lights :amzn.to/3vnKwhC
#AIanimation #procreate #ProcreateDreams #HandDrawnVsAI #DigitalArt #AnimationTutorial #ChatGPTArt #SoraAI #Veo2 #HeyGen #KlingAI #FrameByFrameAnimation #lipsynctutorial #Artismia
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