What animation software should I use? How to animate 2D class [

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This is the first thing many people ask me when they start learning animation: What is the best animation software they should use?
But like with many things in life, the answer is: It depends...
The animation software mentioned in the video:
OpentToonz
Krita
Pencil2d

[@madisoft7]

I wish I had discovered u earlier cause I've been trying to learn animation but ended up with pure mess. Glad to actually start learning now 😀

[@jacksucsatlife]

7:30 is beginning

[@dillonwright13]

I used to think software was a determining factor to how good an animation looked. Looking back on that time, I grew to realize you could have the lowest end software out there, and you could still make good animation. Hell, you could even use paper and pencil and the main determining factor to how good it looks would still be how good you are at animation.

[@fredericmanson441]

Paper and a pen are the best tools to learn and to do animation. Digital tools are, by the name, digital tools to be faster. But, as said in the vid, these digital tools won't help to produce good animation.

[@playboy8303]

Keep going brother...you're gonna inspire millions.... thanks a lot & god bless u for free tutorials

[@seth_bortner]

Super excited about this! Thanks for all youre doing!

[@user-th7cu9ll4j]

I just stumbled upon your channel and it really saved me! Thank you for the works, it really is inspiring and helpful!!

[@azmihanaazman5010]

Thank you so much for such an informative video 👍🏼

[@carolfaamausili6970]

Thank you its open a chance to me to learn about what I wanted to learn long time.

[@dianamaria2789]

thank you so so much for your videos 🌟 you`re amazing!

[@donutcare6929]

I like that you explain with simple english that easy to understand

[@giorgiaganis2570]

Good job, your videos are very useful!

[@ericjackson1337]

As a traditional artist I'm leaning towards the old paper and light box set up for lines and sketches

[@ekhazar9806]

Nice explanation, I want to learn more about 2D animation.

[@CaptainMangles]

Thank you for making these videos! How do you feel about animating with the Grease Pencil in Blender?

[@dipikamitra6214]

Thank you Sir ❤

[@fahmidachowdhury2166]

Thank you sir💖

[@hellsowner8513]

Thankuu

[@InfiniteIMAGINATION]

Thank you very match

[@triangle4studios]

Open toonz was first used by studio ghibli in for some cuts of princess mononoke. Probably one of the most legendary animated films of all time (up there with Akira)

[@triangle4studios]

I recommend huion and xp pen for drawing tablets.

[@MrMochiAmerica]

Thank you for your videos! ^-^ All my friends think they should buy expensive software to work better but we are beginners o.o

[@Immersive_Gamer]

i just use an ipad and a screen sharing app to cast my computer screen so i have a drawing display and I also made a pen with aluminium foil, tape, those cotton thingy's and a hollow pen

[@vishalgdev_]

How did you make the pen?

[@stay_coolXD]

Well i do want to know how to animate but i don't have a pc. Rip

[@blenderbay]

i use blender it has both 2d and 3d features

[@holygraphite1292]

Tell us about blender's grease pencil.

[@MusicalBlam]

Just a question. Is flipaclip good? been using it with the premium features

[@mercedeskhalsa1328]

How about Procreate? Is it a good software to use for animation?

[@yelizartretiak2912]

What about TVPaint?)

[@fo1711]

Hi, why are y ou not showing any 2d animation of your own?

[@csmation5701]

What about flipacip with premium features it is also good for beginners

[@alinageogy6713]

Hello, i have Synfig installed right now, is it alright for a beginner?

[@pushpenderrathore6136]

Can I use csp !?

[@EmphasisontheFFF]

TVPaint, easy

[@7_of_1]

I’ve been thinking about buying Moho as I am used to 3D animation with maya. Do you think any good?

[@bentheafrican]

Moho Pro is a great software

[@subhashpandey7346]

Can I make animation without any painting knowledge because it is very difficult to learn painting and then try animation .

[@AnimatorIsland]

For 2D animation you need to be good at drawing first (not necessarily painting - colors can be something you dive into later). If you want to animate without drawing skills, you could look into 3D animation and use character rigs that other artists created.

[@simplified_studios5828]

I have Adobe animate

[@CookieMonster-mc9mq]

where all mah blender folks at XD

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

I love using Epic Pen but with Windows v1903 update will not even open. I can't find any help online to get it working. Any suggestions?

[@AnimatorIsland]

A clean un- and reinstall usually helps with software that breaks after an update - ideally from a different windows admin account than the one you usually work with (this is the magic tip for broken Adobe software). I have a font manager that needs that every time after an update. Gotta test if Epic Pen is still working for me when I am back at the desk.

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

@@AnimatorIsland I had to do a clean install because I replaced my motherboard so new Windows, new everything, no Epic Pen.

[@AnimatorIsland]

Hmm can't do much better than a fresh Windows install. I checked on my PC, I got update 1903 installed since July and I can still use Epic Pen. Hopefully the developer can help you out.

[@dragonskunkstudio7582]

@@AnimatorIsland I got it working by downloading the latest version. Thanks for your help.