![[OLD VERSION 1.4] Basics of OpenToonz - How to animate 2D animation class [#003] @AnimatorIsland](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/drXtrLPJ2uw/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
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In this video you will learn how to get started with OpenToonz. We take our first steps with the brush, selection, control and pump tool and learn the basics of how drawings, the timeline and colors work in OpenToonz
WATCH THE UPDATED VERSION: youtube.com/watch?v=L72Ix0abQ8E
😍 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/animatorisland
Sign up for class and get the bonus video: animatorisland.com/2d
Saving projects in a custom location: youtu.be/m1gKqVIUHSY
In this video you will learn how to get started with OpenToonz. We take our first steps with the brush, selection, control and pump tool and learn the basics of how drawings, the timeline and colors work in OpenToonz
![[OLD VERSION 1.4] Basics of OpenToonz - How to animate 2D animation class [#003]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/drXtrLPJ2uw/mqdefault.jpg "[OLD VERSION 1.4] Basics of OpenToonz - How to animate 2D animation class [#003]
WATCH THE UPDATED VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L72Ix0abQ8E
😍 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/animatorisland
Sign up for class and get the bonus video: https://animatorisland.com/2d
Saving projects in a custom location: https://youtu.be/m1gKqVIUHSY
In this video you will learn how to get started with OpenToonz. We take our first steps with the brush, selection, control and pump tool and learn the basics of how drawings, the timeline and colors work in OpenToonz")
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This time we will start storyboarding the scene from our character animation project. This will be the base for our animatic, which we will then turn into a fully animated scene.
Read the script here: https://github.com/Creanimo/mysticulous-scripts/blob/main/drafts/scene-goblins-steals-from-turnip-sheep.pdf
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We continue making concept art for our animated fantasy series collecting many ideas for appealing character designs that are great for animation.
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Today we have a glimpse at important moments in early animation history. By learning what obstacles and struggles the first animators had to overcome we can learn a lot about how we should approach improving our films and animations.
Working on a fun character animation. With wizard kitty!
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![[Live] Wizard Kitty Animation - Coloring](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hSCqD7WyTwk/mqdefault.jpg "[Live] Wizard Kitty Animation - Coloring
In this live stream we continue to animate and paint the wizard kitty character animation
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![[Live] Working on 2D animation in Harmony](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hzpC1-bkIWw/mqdefault.jpg "[Live] Working on 2D animation in Harmony
FREE 2D animation class: Free 2D class: https://animatorisland.com/2d
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![[Live] 11 Second Club - April 2021 Animation Critiques](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/i1nwLmafpSU/mqdefault.jpg "[Live] 11 Second Club - April 2021 Animation Critiques
In this animation critique live stream we have a closer look at some animation entered in the 11 Second Club competition for April 2021. There is a lot to observe and learn about strong posing, clear timing and clever ideas to set up characters and situations
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