Drawing Animation Guides

Simple tips to help you prepare a drawing, choose a good starting picture, and get an animation you will be happy to share.

• How to Photograph a Drawing

  Take a clear photo or scan of your artwork so the lines, colors, and full picture are easy to see.

• What Drawings Work Best?

  Learn which kinds of drawings make good starting points and what to look for in the finished animation.

• How to Animate a Doodle

  A doodle does not need to show a recognizable character. Loose lines, shapes, and colors can be the starting point for an animation.

• How to Animate a Hand-Drawn Character

  Prepare a hand-drawn character for animation while keeping its face, colors, clothing, and personality recognizable.

• Animate More Than One Character

  Tips for animating a drawing with several people, animals, or characters in the same scene.

• AI Animation and Frame-by-Frame Animation

  Understand the difference between creating a short AI animation from one drawing and making every movement by hand.

• Keeping the Original Drawing Style

  Learn what helps an animated drawing keep its original lines, colors, proportions, and handmade character.