Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this video, we break down the animation principles and techniques used to make this fan animation of Sonic CD. I go by frame-by-frame on some of my favorite scenes, and talk about how the animator was able to create such a dynamic and snappy animation using a lower frame rate.

"Animation of Sonic CD Story" by Jonas D - youtu.be/FTbW9KT7brY?si=c9TmXKDRKBBgComk

TimeStamps:

0:00 Power of Smears
1:47 Mixed Frame Rates
4:40 Guiding The Eye
8:57 Sonic vs Metal Sonic
15:14 Animation Summary
17:02 Fan Animation Process

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