Make Your Own Cartoon制作自己的卡通

Creating Flash animation for the internet involves a diverse set of skills, each one seemingly more important than the last.创建Flash动画,为互联网,涉及不同的一套技能,每个人似乎更重要,比去年。 Not all of these steps are required and the order listed is only a general order, but following this outline will help you create your own cartoon.并非所有的这些步骤是需要列出的顺序,只是一个一般命令,该命令,但下面的这个纲要将有助于您建立自己的漫画。

The Idea想法

Every animation starts with an initial idea, and an idea can happen at any time.每一个动画开始与一个初步的想法,一个想法可以发生在任何时间。 It’s common to carry a small notebook with you so you quickly jot down the idea when it strikes.它的共同携带一个小笔记本电脑与您,让您迅速记下的想法时,它的罢工。 If your mind typically starts to wander when you lay down to go go bed at night, keep a notebook on your nightstand.如果您的心目中,通常开始漂移当你放下去到床上,在夜间,保持笔记本电脑在您的nightstand 。 Do not wait until morning to write it down, this will only end in heartbreak.不要等到今天上午将它写下来,这将最终只会在伤心。

Music often gets your mind wandering, following the path that the lyrics take you on.音乐往往得到您的想法游荡,下列道路的歌词,带您。 Assuming you’re not operating heavy machinery, don’t be afraid to close your eyes and direct the story that’s forming in your head.假设您没有操作重型机械,不要害怕闭上眼睛,并直接故事的形成,在你的头上。 It will often lead you to an interesting place.它往往会导致你一个有趣的地方。

Script脚本

Writing a script will keep you from getting frustrated with your voice actors and them with you.写作脚本将随时向你得到沮丧与您的语音行动者和他们与您联系。 It is also a necessity the longer your animation is.这也是一个长远的必要性,您的动画。 It is recommended that you try to nail down the biggest points you know you need to make: items like plot, punchlines and any action sequences you have in mind should be scripted.因此建议您尝试钉下跌最大的点,你知道你需要作:项目一样的情节, punchlines和任何行动,序列你有记,应脚本。

Storyboards故事

While creating full blown storyboards for every animation may feel unnecessary, please take the time to at least sketch out a general plan.同时创造充分吹故事为每个动画可能会觉得不必要,请采取的时间至少素描了一个总体规划。 Even if all you do is use circles to represent your characters, at least you’ll have the knowledge of how you want to frame your animation.即使所有你要做的就是使用,各界人士代表您的字符,至少您将有知识,您要如何框架您的动画。 This knowledge can save you many hours of frustration later on.这方面的知识可为您节省了很多时间的挫折感,稍后。

Here are two sets of storyboard examples:这里有两套情节的例子:
Episode 10, set 1 10集,一套1
Episode 10, set 2 10集,一套2

Recording Voices录音的声音

There are many audio software options available for recording voices, both for the Mac and PC.有很多音频软件可供选择录制的声音,既为Mac与PC 。 It’s important to use a sound recording utility that can scrub the audio of most impurities, especially scratches.它的重要使用录音实用工具,可以擦洗音频大部分杂质,尤其是划痕。

They can be pricey, but it is also recommended that you purchase a quality preamp and condenser microphone (note that the microphone cable to connect the two is usually not included with either package).他们可以昂贵,但它也建议您购买一个优质放大器和电容器麦克风(请注意,麦克风电缆连接两个通常是不包含任何封装) 。 The long thin microphone that came with your computer is just not good enough.长薄麦克风,电脑附带的,只是还不够好。

Don’t be afraid to direct your voice actors.不要害怕直接您的声音演员。 If you have a clear vision of the emotion you’re looking for make sure you communicate that.如果您有一个明确的蓝图情感您正在寻找确保您沟通。

Here’sa more detailed introduction to voice recording:以下是更详细的介绍录音:
Voice Recording for Animation录音动画

Animatic animatic

The purpose of an animatic is to figure out pacing and timing.目的一animatic是要弄清楚起搏和时机。 An animatic is a very trimmed down version of the final animation that helps block out the key points of each scene. 1 animatic是一个非常下调版本的最后动画,帮助阻挡的要点是每一个场面。 Think of them as animated storyboards.他们认为,作为动画故事。 Often the voice work is added to help plan out the scene as that’sa key part of the pacing.往往是语音的工作是补充,协助规划出现场that'sa的重要组成部分,起搏。

Here’sa more detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to create an animatic:以下是更详细的一步一步的补习就如何创造一个animatic :
Animatic Tutorial animatic补习

Animation动画

The heart of the matter, and what I’m sure you’ve been waiting for.问题的核心,和什么我敢肯定,您一直在等待。 If nothing else, please note all the planning that goes into an animation before getting anywhere near the animation itself .如果没有其他,请注意,所有的规划,进入一个动画之前的任何地方附近的动画本身 Everything before this step is merely prep work for this stage, but those steps are extremely vital to the entire animation process.之前的所有这一步,只是准备工作,这个阶段,但这些步骤是非常重要的整个动画流程的水平。

Animation can of course be created any number of ways.动画当然可以创造任何数目的方法。 On Calico Monkey I use对染猴我使用 Toon Boom香椿热潮 (affiliate) to create animation, then import that into Flash. (子公司)来创建动画,然后导入到这一点闪光。 3D work is popular, and even claymation is digitally possible these days (I’ve read great things about三维的工作是受欢迎的,甚至claymation数字可能是这些天来(我已经阅读伟大的事情, iStopMotion istopmotion for the Mac, I hope to officially give it a try someday).适用于Mac ,我希望正式给它一个尝试总有一天) 。

There are so many new things constantly coming out in the world of animation, if you’re perfectly comfortable with the program you’re using, then you need to try harder.有这么多的新事物,不断地走出来,在世界上的动画,如果您非常舒适的程序您使用的,那么你需要更加努力。 Stretch your comfort level even farther.舒展你的舒适程度,甚至更远。 Do something new that nobody’s ever thought of before!做一些新的,没有人的想过之前! Make something amazing that the world will love, but don’t get complacent and churn out more of the same thing over and over.作出了一些令人惊讶的世界一定会喜欢,但不自满,并流失了更多相同的事,超过以上。 You have to find a way to challenge yourself every day.你必须找到一种方法,挑战自己的每一天。

Sound Effects声音效果

When collecting sound effects the best thing to do is create a complete list of all the sounds you will need, so you can check them off as you go.当收集声音效果最好的事情要做的是建立一个完整的清单,所有的声音,您将需要,使您可以检查它们赶走,因为你去。 You can either create your own sounds, or you can find them online.您可以创建您自己的声音,或您可以找到他们上网。 While there are a few free options, I really like虽然有几个自由选择,我真的很喜欢
SoundRangers.com soundrangers.com . They have a very useful Flash utility that lets you preview each sound very quickly, and the prices are very reasonable, usually under $2.他们有一个非常有用的实用程序闪光,可让您预览每一个健全的很快,价格是非常合理的,通常是根据2元。

Music音乐

Music is this far down on the list because this is where I usually start thinking about it.音乐,这是迄今为止下跌名单上的,因为这是我通常会开始思考它。 It is a very important element though, and can lead the viewer through a wide range of emotions.这是一个非常重要的因素,虽然,并带领观众通过广泛的情绪。 This is why properly pairing it with the animation can be so strong.这就是为什么适当配对,它与动画可以如此强大。

You could even consider working it into your animatics.你甚至可以考虑工作到您的animatics 。 Does it set the mood properly?是否订定的情绪,妥善? Does it take the user by the hand and say “you should be feeling joy right now”?是否采取用户的手,并说“你应该感到喜悦的权利,现在”呢?

Composite综合

Once all the elements have been created it’s time to meld them all together into one complete animation.一旦所有元素已创造了它的时间融和他们都汇集成一个完整的动画。 Toon Boom is great for this as it gives you the option of exporting to so many useful formats, including .mov which is what香椿繁荣是为这个伟大的,因为它让您选择出口这么多有用的格式,包括。 mov这是什么 YouTube在YouTube prefers, as well as the ability to import everything directly into Flash.喜欢的,以及有能力进口一切直接进入闪存。 The .mov is also the preferred format for animation festivals, a very important way to gain recognition. 。 mov亦是首选格式为动画节,一个很重要的方式获得承认。

Distribute分发

Now that your animation is perfect, it’s time to get it out there!现在,您的动画是十全十美的,它的时间,以获得它在那里! Go tell your family and friends, let them know what you’ve been working on.去告诉你的家人和朋友,让他们知道什么您一直在工作。

As mentioned, if it’sa .mov file (and under 100 megs), consider putting your animation on如上所述,如果是。 mov文件(下100 megs ) ,考虑把您的动画就 YouTube在YouTube . If it’sa Flash based .swf file, then post it on your blog and people will spread the word for you.如果是闪光的基础。 SWF文件,那么它张贴在您的博客和人民将蔓延字给你。 StumbleUpon stumbleupon is a great way to get visitors to your site (even though they may never return).是一个伟大的方式让访客到您的网站(即使他们可能永远不会再返回) 。 You can also submit it to a Flash based portal site like您也可以将它提交给闪存为基础的门户网站一样, NewGrounds newgrounds . Consider starting your own newsletter at someplace like考虑开始使用您自己的时事通讯一样,在someplace MailChimp mailchimp (affiliate) so that you can keep your loyal viewers up-to-date on your animation. (子公司) ,使您可以让您的忠实观众不断更新您的动画。 I’m sure your mom will appreciate it too.我敢肯定你的妈妈会明白它太。

Here’sa list of以下是名单 20 ways to share your cartoon 20如何分享您的漫画 with the world.与世界。

Creating a great animation takes a good amount of time, but can be done by anybody.创造一个伟大的动画需要一个良好的大量的时间,但可以做的任何人。 Do you have an animation to share?你是否有一个动画分享? Post a link to it in the comments below so that we can all see.后一个链接给它的意见,下面,让我们都可以看到。

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2 Responses to “Make Your Own Cartoon” 2反应“ ,使自己的漫画”

  1. Turale Nelson Says: 图拉莱纳尔逊说:

    How much can you make when your cartoon makes it to television?有多少可以使其当您的漫画,使电视?

  2. Will 意志 Says:说:

    @Turale, That’sa good question. @图拉莱, that'sa好的问题。 I have not had my cartoons make it onto TV yet, so I’m afraid I don’t have a good answer for you.我没有我的漫画,使之走上电视然而,所以我恐怕我手边没有一个很好的答案给你。

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