ANIMATE How-To Videos & Articles

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How to ease motion when animating in Flash CS4

Ease motion when animating in Flash CS4

In this Adobe CS4 project tutorial, designer David Stiller works with the new Flash CS4 motion editor and its easing functions to adjust the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,083

How to start animating in modo 301

Start animating in modo 301

This quick 3D software tutorial provides a ramp up into using the modo 301 animation tools. If you haven't animated in modo 301 yet, this ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to use anticipation when animating in Maya

Use anticipation when animating in Maya

In this 3D software lesson we will learn about anticipation - one of the 12 principles of animation and how to apply it to animating in Maya ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to start animating using the basics in Adobe Flash CS4

Start animating using the basics in Adobe Flash CS4

This video tutorial will show you how to start animating using the ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
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How to work with the camera when animating in Bryce

Work with the camera when animating in Bryce

LEarn how to use the camera when creating animation in Bryce. This tutorial covers how to view your objects in camera mode, how to make the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by skyd1vers121 | Comments 0
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How to use Flash to draw and animate

Use Flash to draw and animate

This Flash tutorial gives detailed steps for creating and animating a character.

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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 2,734

How to animate floating text in Adobe Fireworks and Flash

Animate floating text in Adobe Fireworks and Flash

Tom Green demonstrates this floating text technique by cutting the ...more

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Curated 5 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to animate text & handwriting in Adobe After Effects

Animate text & handwriting in Adobe After Effects

Corey Barker demonstrates a technique for animating text using the ...more

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How to become a cartoon animation master

Become a cartoon animation master

Want to become a cartoon master? Want to make your own animations? Well, you've found the right place! This cartooner's free online ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to create a mystery text effect in Adobe After Effects

Create a mystery text effect in Adobe After Effects

Learn how to create this mystery text effect by animating layer styles ...more

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How to animate pivots in modo 301

Animate pivots in modo 301

modo provides a seamless method for animating pivots. This makes tricky animation tasks simple. Watch this tutorial and learn how and why to ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to make a 3D eclipse animation in Photoshop CS4 Extended

Make a 3D eclipse animation in Photoshop CS4 Extended

Learn about some of the advanced features in Adobe Photoshop CS4 ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 6,909

How to model a stingray in Houdini 9

Model a stingray in Houdini 9

These two Houdini 9 lessons illustrate a valuable and efficient means of modeling an animated surface in a manner not generally considered ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to use keyframe animation in Final Cut Express

Use keyframe animation in Final Cut Express

Animate clips by simply changing an attribute of the clip over time. You can easily animate your clips using the viewer, which allows you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to animate on motion paths in Maya

Animate on motion paths in Maya

In this lesson we will learn how to use a motion path to drive a sled's animation in Maya. Animating on motion paths is an easy way to get ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
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How to animate opacity in Adobe After Effects

Animate opacity in Adobe After Effects

Get started using Adobe After Effects with the help of The New Boston! This beginner's tutorial is bound to ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to animate Photoshop layers in Motion 3

Animate Photoshop layers in Motion 3

One of the best features of Apple's Final Cut Studio is the graphics interface feature Motion. With its ability to create and edit motion ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to animate pivots in modo

Animate pivots in modo

Devolped by the same team of engineers responsible for LightWave 3D, modo, lowercase, delivers the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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How to perform basic animation in Adobe After Effects

Perform basic animation in Adobe After Effects

Get started using Adobe After Effects with the help of ...more

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Curated 6 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
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How to use the Ken Burns Effect in Motion 3

Use the Ken Burns Effect in Motion 3

One of the best features of Apple's Final Cut Studio is the graphics interface feature Motion. With its ability to create and edit motion ...more

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Roly-Poly Bridge

Heatherwick Studio's London based rolling bridge is an engineering marvel. Lots of fun, and immensely satisfying to watch (via YouTube, assuming you can't see it in person). From Heatherwick Studio: ...

Master Nerd Births Perfect Copy Cat Bot

Can't help but smile at this goofy, endearing nerd "master" (Vitalijus Rodnovas) guiding his copy-cat protege robot (coined Waldo). The rig allows Waldo to mimic Rodnovas' body movements in ...

Building-Sized Überorgan Emits Heavenly Music and Farts

Tim Hawkinson is an artist who truly inspires. The Los Angeles based artist creates complex, whimsical sculptures with simple mechanics and basic materials. One of his most notable pieces is the ...

Super Slim and Sexy Xbox Mod

iPods are getting smaller and smaller each year. Why not Xbox? Bandit5317 has made an 1-inch thick Xbox. The ultimate Xbox mod: super slim. Pay attention, Microsoft. The "Xbox Micro" has a ...

Laser Coil Gun Shoots Bullets on Pure Electricity

Wow, kudos to Daniel Eindhoven for his incredible laser-lit coil gun. This bad boy shoots bullets on pure electricity and can shoot up to 85 km/hr. Daniel's specs: Fully semi-automatic, up to 14 shots ...

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