Cartoon illustrations can be animated online.
Bring your ideas to life through online cartoon animation. Creating cartoons is not as mysterious as it may seem. The secret to making cartoons lies in a technique called "framing." Cartoonists create many copies of the same drawing, each with a slight change from the one before. As multiple copies are flashed in quick succession on the screen, it gives the appearance of motion.
No longer is it necessary to buy expensive software in order to animate cartoons. Many online sites are now available for use.
Instructions
1. Learn from the tutorial.
Find online cartooning sites using a search engine. Enter terminology such as "animation software" or "online cartooning." Watch visual demos or tutorials on the sites to give you an idea of how they work.
2. Try it before buying it.
Select the software program you want to use. If it offers a "try it and buy it" feature, test it out before purchasing.
3. Purchase access using a credit card.
Register with the website to gain access to the program. If there is a charge for using the program, pay for the subscription using a credit card or a secure online payment service.
4. Check out software's features and tools.
Learn the features and tools. Practice using them to get acquainted with what they do.
5. Plan each frame.
Develop a storyline. Plan out the action. Be specific on what you want to see as the story progresses.
6. Upload photos.
Transform your story into an animated cartoon utilizing your own drawings, characters that come with the program or outside sources such as a photo host website. Upload the images. Be sure to use photos that are free access or those for which you have copyright privileges.
7. Save the cartoon when it is done.
Resize your photos, manipulate their positions and move them along frame by frame to create action. These functions should be provided for in your program. When the frames are completed and you are satisfied with the results, save your work.
