How to Create an Animated Flash Cartoon
Have you ever wanted to create your very own animated cartoon? Well, now's your chance! In this robust series we will go from start to finish on how to create your very own Flash animated cartoon. Steps will include scripting, drawing, animating, pacing, using audio and exporting the project for the world to see. By the time you are done with this series, you will have a strong understanding of the Flash interface, cartoon design and animation.
About the Author
My name is Chad Troftgruben and I specialize in different types of multimedia design, including Flash animation, live action film and video tutorials. I have been working in Flash since 2002 and have dabbled in live action film throughout most of my career. In 2008 I started taking the techniques I learned through the years and applying them to video tutorials. Since then I have been creating video lessons for YouTube, LearnKey and other venues.
Outlining Your Ideas
Part 1 of 33In this lesson we go over the importance of outlining, scripting and creating a storyboard for your cartoon.
Created by: ctroftgruben
Length: 8:27
Table of Contents (6)
Chapter 1: Introduction
Time in Video: 0:00
Chapter 2: How to Outline
Time in Video: 0:43
Chapter 3: Intro to Screenwriting
Time in Video: 2:33
Chapter 4: Using Celtx
Time in Video: 4:14
Chapter 5: Storyboarding
Time in Video: 6:42
Chapter 6:
Time in Video: 8:18
Drawing Your Character's Face
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Part 2 of 33Learn how to start your cartoon character in this tutorial.
Created by: ctroftgruben
Length: 16:33
Table of Contents (9)
Chapter 1: Drawing the Head
Time in Video: 1:20
Chapter 2: Drawing the Ear
Time in Video: 3:44
Chapter 3: Drawing the Eyes
Time in Video: 4:49
Chapter 4: Drawing the Nose
Time in Video: 8:14
Chapter 5: Drawing the Mouth
Time in Video: 9:40
Chapter 6: Drawing the Eye Brows
Time in Video: 10:14
Chapter 7: Drawing the Hair
Time in Video: 11:56
Chapter 8: Drawing a Chin
Time in Video: 15:03
Chapter 9: Complete
Time in Video: 16:22
Drawing Your Character's Body
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Part 3 of 33We give our new character a body in this lesson.
Created by: ctroftgruben
Length: 15:43
Table of Contents (8)
Chapter 1: Drawing the Neck
Time in Video: 0:00
Chapter 2: Drawing the Torso
Time in Video: 1:18
Chapter 3: Drawing an Arm
Time in Video: 3:14
Chapter 4: Making the Second Arm
Time in Video: 7:03
Chapter 5: Drawing the Legs
Time in Video: 9:18
Chapter 6: Drawing the Feet
Time in Video: 11:33
Chapter 7: Adding Details to Body
Time in Video: 13:09
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Time in Video: 15:16
Drawing Your Background, Part 1
Part 4 of 33In this lesson we design and set up an environment for our character to interact with. In Part 1 we set up the Stage and draw out the sky, hills and road.
Created by: ctroftgruben
Length: 15:34
Table of Contents (4)
Chapter 1: Setting up the Stage
Time in Video: 0:00
Chapter 2: Making the Sky
Time in Video: 1:55
Chapter 3: Creating the Hills
Time in Video: 6:53
Chapter 4: Building the Road
Time in Video: 10:30
Drawing Your Background, Part 2
Part 5 of 33In Part 2 of designing our environment, we finish off the backgroud by adding some clouds, a tree and a moon.
Created by: ctroftgruben
Length: 18:36
Table of Contents (4)
Chapter 1: Drawing Clouds
Time in Video: 0:00
Chapter 2: Creating the Moon
Time in Video: 4:46
Chapter 3: Making a Tree
Time in Video: 8:20
Chapter 4: Conclusion
Time in Video: 18:26
This tutorial software is amazing! I can see so many uses for this where I work.
Jeany Ramasco, Ocala, FL
Contents of Series
Part 1
Outlining Your Ideas
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