Easy 2D Cartoon Animation: Animationish Software
How to Create Animation for Kids with this Simple Cartoon Software
Jul 3, 2009
Designed by best-selling cartoonist, Peter H. Reynolds, founder of FableVision, and in association with animation software experts ToonBoom Studios, Animationish is a cartoon animation program aimed at beginners with an interest in learning how to animate.
Reynolds, author of “The Dot” and “Ish”, designed the software to appeal to the creativity of the cartoonist without the intimidating learning curve of other animation software programs such as Adobe Flash. As such, Animationish embraces Reynolds's “Ish” philosophy: that drawings need not be perfect to create original, imaginative cartoons.
Easy Animation for Kids
Reynolds calls Animationish “the world's easiest software program”, and with its colorful uncluttered interface and simple drawing tools, it certainly is easy to use. Animationish comprises 3 levels of complexity in the form of 3 separate animation platforms. These are:
- WiggleDoodleIsh: Draw, trace and animate in 3 frames using basic editing tools.
- FlipBookIsh: Use an infinite number of frames to create animation with an expanded toolset.
- AdvancedIsh: Introduces the powerful mover tool for more complex animation possibilities.
These animation platforms are ideal for creating simple cartoon movies for websites, animated electronic greeting cards, and for adding cartoons to presentations.
Animationish 2D Animation Software Features
Animationish is both Mac and Windows compatible, and features vector-based line drawing, and motion tweening with an easy to navigate interface. Other features of Animationish include:
- 3 animation skill levels with a gentle learning curve.
- Multiple export formats, including swf, mov and avi.
- Online lessons from FableVision animators.
- Compatibility with pressure sensitive digital graphics tablets.
Animationish also comes with over 50 “Inspire Me” video clips from cartoonist and Animationish creator Peter H. Reynolds.
How to Create Animation with Animationish
The most impressive feature of Animationish is the speed with which results can be achieved. By drawing a single frame of animation and tracing the drawing in the next frame with slight alterations using the simple tools Animationish provides, a cartoon takes shape very quickly.
Embracing the “Ish” philosophy is a liberating experience for even accomplished cartoonists. The confidence that comes with creating animation so quickly makes Animationish an ideal introduction to animation for children, and Reynolds is to be applauded for his passion and imagination in creating such an approachable animation package.
Buying Animationish Cartoon Software
A 15 day trial of the software is available from the Animationish website. Alternatively, Animationish can be purchased in a home edition format, retailing at $59.95 as an electronic download, or as a classroom edition for teachers who wish to introduce their students to computer animation. Pricing for the classroom edition is dependent on the number of seats required. Typically, a 10 seat license costs $499.95, while a 25 seat license retails for $999.95.
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