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2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Try It Free Try It Free

2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Try It Free Try It Free

2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Try It Free Try It Free

2D character animation is one of the significant kinds of animation popularly used for creating animated movies, marketing videos, cartoons, advertisements, educational content, corporate presentations, video games, etc.

With the popularity of video content, more and more businesses tend to use animation for promotion, as they magnify conversion rates by 20%. Some companies hire 2D character animation services; others try to make them online with software help.

In this article

01 [What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?](#Part 1)

02 [2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks](#Part 2)

03 [An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online](#Part 3)

04 [5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates](#Part 4)

Part 1 What is 2D Character Animation and What Does 2D Animation Do?

2D animation is identified by having its characters and objects created in a 2D space. It means that they only have height and width to specify.

However, 2D animation is considered a traditional style, known from the 1800s. Initially, it was designed by merging the frames in which one drawing was followed by another and making them different; every second consists of 24 frames.

We all remember the classic Disney animations. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Little Mermaid, Bambi, etc. They are some of the highly famous 2D animation styles.

With the advancement of computer technologies, this process also got digitized through various 2D character animation software.

In this guide, we’ll talk about everything relatable to 2D character animation, and let’s proceed with the expert tips and tricks to create inspirational style within animation character 2D.

Part 2 2D Character Animation Tips and Tricks

01Look for a real-time reference

Using a real-world reference for 2D character animation can help you effectively animate faces. For example, when studios collaborate with voice-over artists, they often record their facial movements. It further helps 2D animators to ensure their expressions get captured convincingly.

If it seems impossible, you can consider using your face, so you have something to refer back to. You could also use a mirror and utter the words your character will speak. It will display the correct animated expressions.

02Observe real life

You need to use observation a lot more. One of the primary aspects of 2D character animation is bringing life to animate objections. Therefore, you must carefully consider how emotion can get portrayed and select each movement accordingly.

Take time watching how people in real-life environments talk and interact with each other, how they express emotions, how they move, etc. Please don’t spend much time doing this, as it is valuable to research.

03Simplicity is the key

2D character animation is never complex compared with 3D. Think carefully before creating a scene too complicated. You must not include too much information, which is hard to digest, and you may even find yourself compromising the scene’s realism. Try not to heavy the stage with too many pose changes or other elements, and keep it genuine.

04Draw animation again and again

Drawing animation consumes a lot of time. You can’t complete it within one day, so you better know deep down that one task only can be done after you have revamped it various times. For 2D character animation, you may need to draw objects on paper several times.

You can’t master the skill of animation character 2D quickly. Luckily, all pains will be relieved someday.

05Feedback is important

Feedback is an essential element of artistic development. It’s wise to actively seek out feedback from familiar figures who can help you enhance. Naturally, we may see work we have invested a great deal of time and effort indifferently to someone not so involved in the creative process. Feedback can equate to a valuable learning opportunity that will assist you produce the results hit the spot much more appropriately.

Part 3 An Ultimate Guide to Create 2D Character Animation Online

Let’s now look at making an illustrated 2D character animation move on a screen.

While there are nearly numerous options for 2D character animation tools and software, this tutorial will animate a character in Adobe After Effects.

Steps to create 2D character animation After Effects

01Step 1: Download and Install Duik

You need to install the Duik animation plugin for Adobe After Effects to simplify the whole process. You can animate and rig characters’ entire limbs with Duik using just the placement of their feet and hands.

While this isn’t an essential step, it can be valuable for beginners, as you’ll see in this tutorial. Luckily, Duik is available for free from Rainbox Laboratory.

02Step 2: Design Your Character

You need a moving character before you’re able to start animating. You can create this character in Adobe Illustrator and import it into After Effects.

Try creating a straightforward character with an aim on the character’s limbs.

In the example mentioned below, you can see that the body is a very rudimentary shape—a circle—with long legs that make it simple to consider the animation process.

Check the character’s joints. Making a round joint between the lower and upper parts of the legs, for instance, will help the character move more smoothly.

03Step 3: Make and Import Your Character Artwork

Now, you’ll need to make a few final adjustments before moving your character artwork. Break your character out into layers firstly. Every section of the character that will move independently needs a separate layer.

So, layers include his circular body, face, and the leg’s segments (i.e., lower leg, upper leg, and foot).

To import your character artwork, go to File, click the Import tab, and choose your character file. Ensure that you need to import it as a composition to ensure it includes the layers you just created.

04Step 4: Establish Initial Character Rigging

Now, the 2D character animation is almost over by the initial rigging.

Firstly, lower the opacity of all your layers to above 50% to see the critical joints within the character.

Next, you must ensure that the joints hinge in the ideal direction. It’s simple to do with the anchor point tool. For each character’s layer, place the anchor point at the center of gravity for each layer of the 2D character animation.

The anchor point would probably go between the eyes for the layer of the face (i.e., the nose, eyes, and mouth). For each legs’ section, hold the anchor point where the leg will hinge (e.g., the anchor point would be at the highest point for the leg’s upper portion, where it meets the body).

Then, use the parent tool to join the limbs’ sections. For instance, the parent of the foot would be the lower leg, and the upper portion is the parent of the lower leg.

It makes sure that the leg moves together as one unit with multiple hinge points.

Finally, use the Duik toolbar to create character controllers. Controllers control the rotation and position of critical elements within your character. For the ankles of the 2D character animation, you would select the controller that encompasses both the rotation and position.

05Step 5: Create Your Rig

Use the Duik toolbar to create a rig. Select each layer from the extremities inward from each limb, lasting with your controllers.

You would select the ankle for a leg, followed by the upper portion, the lower leg, and conclusively, the controller at the ankle. Then, select auto-rig within the Rigging area of the Duik toolbar.

The entire leg will move when you move that ankle controller. If your character contains them, repeat the process for the other leg, along with other limbs.

Before proceeding, test the limbs to make sure they hinge and move correctly. You need to adjust the opacity of the character back to 100% once you are satisfied with the movements.

06Step 6: Start Animating Your Character

You can begin animating after completing a rig. First, create keyframes—the ending and beginning points of the character’s movement. The character’s legs are at their most magnified are thus the endpoints for a walk cycle. Make sure that the beginning and ending of keyframes are identical to get an ideal loop.

Start adding in-between frames from there, like when one leg crosses over the other in the middle of a walking stride.

Moreover, you can add ‘easing” to the animation via 2D character animation After Effects’ Easy Ease tab, located under the Animation button, and Keyframe Assistant.

It will smoothen the transition between the keyframes. You will have a primary walking sequence at this instance.

Now, you can make further refinements to add detail and secondary movement, like a bobbing motion of the head. You can also modify elements like the keyframe velocity, further smoothing out the animation.

As you practice, you’ll get a better feel for your animation preferences and develop more advanced realistic 2D animation character design capabilities.

Part 4 5 Great 2D Character Animation Templates

1 – FrameStory Character Animation Toolkit

2 – Explainer Video Character Animation ToolKit

3 – 2D Character Animation After Effects Template

4 – Character Animation ToolKit

5 – Rigged Character Animation Mockup Template

Given above is a list of the best 2D character animation templates worth considering. Yet, if you are tired of using After Effects Templates, why not select Wondershare Filmora Template Mode?

It is a brand-new mode recently launched by Filmora to ramp up your story. It is a simplistic way to use compared with After Effects.

****Wondershare Filmora Video Editor Template Mode**

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

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For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora Template Mode is a bold breakthrough that helps you create incredible videos in a minute. Forget about dragging n dropping the video clips into a timeline; Filmora template Mode provides you a new way of generating videos automatically by using various stylish video templates.

Steps to create a stunning animated video in 3 levels

01Step 1: Choose a template

Pick up a video template that best suits your needs.

02Step 2: Import Media

Import at least three video clips or images and let AI assist you in ramping the production process without hassle.

03Step 3: Export Project

Export media among multiple social media platforms.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Understanding 2D character animation tips and tricks

● A step by step guide to creating 2D character animation online

● Five best 2D character animation templates

● The best alternative of using the Template mode directly within the Wondershare Filmora

Finding The Best Animated Profile Picture Maker

DP Animation Maker Tutorial for Finding The Best Animated Profile Picture Maker

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Social media is getting more and more competitive, and it’s crucial to make a good first impression. Animated profile pictures grab the user’s attention and give the added boost that helps you become different in a good way.

This article will show you the ten top animated profile picture makers using which you can create awesome profile pictures with ease.

In this article

01 [What does “PFP” mean?](#Part 1)

02 [The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures](#Part 2)

03 [What Happens if You Make Animated Video Instead of Pictures?](#Part 3)

Part 1 What does “PFP” mean?

PFP stands for “Picture For Profile” or, more commonly, “Profile Picture.” It is the first thing people see when they visit your profile on a social networking website. The profile owners typically upload their own images on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others at different times during the year or when anything significant happens.

Adding a photo gives your followers a chance to put a face to the name and an idea of what you look like. This allows them to better relate to you and creates a strong foundation for conversations and any other type of interactions.

Part 2 The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures

Animated profile pictures add fun and steal the show when you add them to your social accounts. What’s more, it can be much easier to create a WhatsApp animated profile picture when you’re using the right tool. Here in this post, we present you with the ten best animated profile picture makers for your reference and use.

01Canva

Canva lets you make an animated profile picture as simple as “drag and drop” without any creativity. Canva’s unique WYSIWYG animation technique makes it very straightforward to create your own avatar - making awesome animated gifs has never been simpler.

The UI is simple enough that even the smallest of details are well thought out. The captions are editable, so you easily customize the words appearing in each awesome gif.

Canva, one of the best animated profile picture makers, is a great alternative for those who prefer to work and create using the browser and without downloading and installing any software. You can also access Canva directly from any mobile device or tablet, making it convenient for you to share creative greetings and social media posts with your friends and loved ones.

●Pros:

● A near-unlimited number of stunning pre-built templates for a wide range of usage

● Beautiful and easy-to-use application interface

● The tool gets frequent bug fixes and updates with the latest features and even more templates

Cons:

● The free plan comes with a pretty meager cloud storage capacity

● No vector design is possible

● Lack of the ability to connect more than one Facebook login for those who handle personal and business pages separately

02Placeit

Are you looking for an easy way to make a simple but effective WhatsApp animated profile picture? Go to Placeit.net, and be creative with its wide range of customizable attractive pre-built templates.

Templates are hand-drawn and professionally designed. With thousands of animated templates, you can create a profile picture in a jiffy. Placeit lets you post fun and exciting photos that attract attention and grow your fanbase in no time.

Make your profile picture come to life with this one-of-a-kind animated profile picture maker! Using its proprietary image editor, you will be able to spread smiles, laughter, surprise, and much more right in seconds.

Pros:

● The overall UI is fairly streamlined – making an animated profile picture should take more than just a few clicks

● From color schemes to changing text fonts – everything is customizable

● Templates are ultra-high-quality

Cons:

● A bit expensive monthly plan

● Pay-per-item cost is definitely not affordable

● No option to add your own custom font

03PicMonkey

PicMonkey is a powerful yet simple online photo editor that lets you showcase your creativity and brand through animated profile pictures, cover photos, advertisements of all kinds, and more. In addition to its easy-to-learn features, PicMonkey offers endless possibilities for amateurs and professionals alike!

To be a meaningful part of the social media world, creating your own profile picture is not only fun but also a smart way to show your individuality. And with PicMonkey’s image editor, crafting the perfect profile picture doesn’t have to be complicated. With over 15 million users, PicMonkey is a leading photo editing software that has been helping individuals create drool-worthy designs in minutes.

Pros:

● The interface is user-friendly, and the tool offers an easy-to-learn feature set

● With a plethora of customizable in-built templates, you can generate some fresh animated profile pictures every time you try the app

● The developer keeps the tool updated with new resources and features always

Cons:

● You cannot work on more than one template simultaneously

● Lacks a proper and detailed user guide with useful tips

● Without paying for the Pro version, you can’t access some super-handy basic features

04Powerpuff Yourself

Are you looking for an easy way to make your own avatar? Powerpuff Yourself is a user-friendly tool that produces realistic anime avatars based on your photos. The features that you can expect are –

● Anime avatars, each with six different skin tones.

● Female or male avatars,

● Unique background based on your answers to the questions, and

● About 70 different hairstyles.

Make your very own anime avatar with this cute animated profile picture generator by simply selecting mouth, eyes, glasses, hair, and dress for your preferred character. After choosing the scene for the background, answer some questions about yourself and press the button to create your avatar!

Pros:

● Choose from a variety of combinations of face, eyes, hairstyles, clothes, and accessories

● Share your fresh customized avatar with just a single click

● Available in all major languages

Cons:

● No option to upload your own custom design

● The generated avatar can’t be white-labeled as the end result gets saved with the CN logo

● While the background can be animated, you are not allowed to animate the main character

05Pixlr

Change the way you see yourself on social networks With Pixlr. It is a free online profile picture maker, tablet, and mobile photo editor with all the amazing editing features one can expect only from professional tools like Photoshop. Ever wonder how your photos would look in black-and-white or what that flower in your hand looks like as a cartoon? Go to pixlr.com, log in with Facebook to create your free account, and you will be surprised by what you can do with its host of powerful self-edit features.

Complete your online persona with the help of Pixlr, now available on browser, Android, and iOS! Use the Pixlr app to take a picture and then, with a few taps or mouse clicks, enhance and decorate it. Add funny text, use special effects filters, crop and rotate, remove red-eye - it’s all there in one app! Make an impact with your profile picture and be recognized as an expert in your field.

Pros:

● Offers a simple yet powerful browser-based graphics editing experience

● A great collection of multipurpose templates designed to keep the modern social platforms in mind

● Plenty of super useful features are available in the free version

Cons:

● Some annoying glitches in the middle of editing while shifting from one tab to another

● A fair number of options work slowly due to bugs that need to be ironed out

● The doodle tool offers no “brush” feature

06Animate Me

Animate Me is a new application for iPhone that assists you with creating animated images. It has an easy-to-use interface to make animations with photos so that you can design your own animated image in a jiffy without any hassle.

The tool has two modes to create images. One of the modes is Edit mode, where you can edit your work immediately after you finish drawing. And another is Camera mode, which allows you to make a hand-drawn animation out of videos already shot. This dp animation maker tutorial can be easy for you to understand.

Touch, draw and share your animation - with Animate Me, there is no longer any need for professional graphics tools. Create animation from your photos, GIF files, or live camera action with just a touch, and share it with family and friends by email, message or post it to your Facebook wall.

Pros:

● Straightforward user interface

● Add images from your device or Facebook album or choose one from the app’s pre-built collection

● Add exciting cool features and cute sounds to your images

Cons:

● The free version of the tool has a limited number of options

● Frequent updates come with new bugs

● Some users complained of “bad words” even in the kid’s voice

07Picstun

Do you want to make awesome animated videos with your photos easily? Picstun is the best photo animator app in the Android market which can add powerful video effects to a picture free and instantaneously. It produces beautiful cartoon effects for your photos and video, allowing you to tell animated video stories in gorgeous styles instead of sharing static pictures.

You can learn this simple yet professional photo animator easily. Users of PicStun are able to create an animated video with a variety of over 3,000 pictures in various topics and animation effects.

The best thing about this application is that you can use your gallery images, too, on which the animation will be superimposed. There are many other nifty features in this next-generation picture animation maker tool. For instance, adding text, effects, music, and more right onto your pictures is possible directly from the application interface.

Pros:

● A wide range of animation effects are available

● Allows you to preview the result before you finally save it and share the same with the world

● One-click social network sharing

Cons:

● The application often crashes when trying to import multiple images into it

● A limited number of effects beg for an update with fresh animation possibilities

● Lacks proper instructions for the new users

08Loopsie

Loopsie allows you to create picture animation using your own photos. Add emojis, text, drawings, and speech bubbles to your photos in a matter of seconds to create amazing GIF images that can be used for messages or for sharing.

Are you tired of boring photos? This animated profile picture maker lets you animate your images! Just add one of the characters to your photo and give them an animated life. Loopsie supports video creation too! Add video clips and photos, pick a theme for your video, and Loopsie will do the work for you. Now, you can also hashtag on Facebook or Twitter to show off your design like the pros!

Pros:

● An easy-to-use interface offers a short learning curve

● The resolutions of end-results are readily social media compatible

● Can share on all major social networking sites directly within the app

Cons:

● While it allows the user to import their own videos, they get ranked randomly inside the app

● A new user can find it a little difficult to use the software without enough instruction set

● Recent updates added too many gimmicky filters without actually improving the experience much

09PFPmaker

PFPmaker is the original animated profile picture maker that allows adding eye-catching animations to your profile images on major social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. With PFPMaker, creating personalized animated gifs of yourself is a piece of cake. Simply decide what you want in your animation, upload some images (or take from the in-built collection inside the app), and PFPMaker will make it happen.

Increase your brand awareness, get more likes and shares, and drive more traffic to your website - all by making custom animated profile pictures using PFPmaker. Now you can create a professional identity in a matter of seconds and acquire new followers, fans, or customers!

Pros:

● Generates strikingly gorgeous animated profile images in seconds

● Its AI-powered background removal tool works awesomely well

● Loads of customization option makes this a cool nifty tool

Cons:

● No native Android or iOS app is available; everything is browser-based

● Competitors offer more animation possibilities

● While users can request a specific feature, it gets implemented rarely

10Animated GIF Maker

Animated GIF Maker is an online tool to create animated gif pictures from the user’s photos and images. The tool can convert image files up to 6MB in size, with a maximum of 5 frames. However, files greater than 3MB in size will not be displayed on the result page

Make a photo animation! Upload your own images, and Animated Gif Maker will merge them into a cool animated GIF. You can use this tool to create an animated profile picture for your social page or just have fun making short videos with your friends’ photos. Adjust the file format, resize the image and add text to your new animated picture – whatever way you want to customize the result is possible by this little tool!

Pros:

● Allows a user to upload more than one file at the same time

● Images can be converted into multiple formats easily

● Cropping and resizing the uploaded pictures is a breeze

Cons:

● File upload size restricted to 6 MB

● No native smartphone app

● The browser-based interface offers limited functionalities

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Keeping your Facebook, Twitter, and other social profile photos fresh is vital if you want to make a good impression.

● Or perhaps you just want to have an image that is up to date and relevant. But have you ever tried to use an animated profile picture maker?

● If not, this is the right time you choose from one of our preferred tools from this article and surprise your friends with your new whatsapp animated profile picture today.

Try It Free Try It Free

Social media is getting more and more competitive, and it’s crucial to make a good first impression. Animated profile pictures grab the user’s attention and give the added boost that helps you become different in a good way.

This article will show you the ten top animated profile picture makers using which you can create awesome profile pictures with ease.

In this article

01 [What does “PFP” mean?](#Part 1)

02 [The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures](#Part 2)

03 [What Happens if You Make Animated Video Instead of Pictures?](#Part 3)

Part 1 What does “PFP” mean?

PFP stands for “Picture For Profile” or, more commonly, “Profile Picture.” It is the first thing people see when they visit your profile on a social networking website. The profile owners typically upload their own images on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others at different times during the year or when anything significant happens.

Adding a photo gives your followers a chance to put a face to the name and an idea of what you look like. This allows them to better relate to you and creates a strong foundation for conversations and any other type of interactions.

Part 2 The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures

Animated profile pictures add fun and steal the show when you add them to your social accounts. What’s more, it can be much easier to create a WhatsApp animated profile picture when you’re using the right tool. Here in this post, we present you with the ten best animated profile picture makers for your reference and use.

01Canva

Canva lets you make an animated profile picture as simple as “drag and drop” without any creativity. Canva’s unique WYSIWYG animation technique makes it very straightforward to create your own avatar - making awesome animated gifs has never been simpler.

The UI is simple enough that even the smallest of details are well thought out. The captions are editable, so you easily customize the words appearing in each awesome gif.

Canva, one of the best animated profile picture makers, is a great alternative for those who prefer to work and create using the browser and without downloading and installing any software. You can also access Canva directly from any mobile device or tablet, making it convenient for you to share creative greetings and social media posts with your friends and loved ones.

●Pros:

● A near-unlimited number of stunning pre-built templates for a wide range of usage

● Beautiful and easy-to-use application interface

● The tool gets frequent bug fixes and updates with the latest features and even more templates

Cons:

● The free plan comes with a pretty meager cloud storage capacity

● No vector design is possible

● Lack of the ability to connect more than one Facebook login for those who handle personal and business pages separately

02Placeit

Are you looking for an easy way to make a simple but effective WhatsApp animated profile picture? Go to Placeit.net, and be creative with its wide range of customizable attractive pre-built templates.

Templates are hand-drawn and professionally designed. With thousands of animated templates, you can create a profile picture in a jiffy. Placeit lets you post fun and exciting photos that attract attention and grow your fanbase in no time.

Make your profile picture come to life with this one-of-a-kind animated profile picture maker! Using its proprietary image editor, you will be able to spread smiles, laughter, surprise, and much more right in seconds.

Pros:

● The overall UI is fairly streamlined – making an animated profile picture should take more than just a few clicks

● From color schemes to changing text fonts – everything is customizable

● Templates are ultra-high-quality

Cons:

● A bit expensive monthly plan

● Pay-per-item cost is definitely not affordable

● No option to add your own custom font

03PicMonkey

PicMonkey is a powerful yet simple online photo editor that lets you showcase your creativity and brand through animated profile pictures, cover photos, advertisements of all kinds, and more. In addition to its easy-to-learn features, PicMonkey offers endless possibilities for amateurs and professionals alike!

To be a meaningful part of the social media world, creating your own profile picture is not only fun but also a smart way to show your individuality. And with PicMonkey’s image editor, crafting the perfect profile picture doesn’t have to be complicated. With over 15 million users, PicMonkey is a leading photo editing software that has been helping individuals create drool-worthy designs in minutes.

Pros:

● The interface is user-friendly, and the tool offers an easy-to-learn feature set

● With a plethora of customizable in-built templates, you can generate some fresh animated profile pictures every time you try the app

● The developer keeps the tool updated with new resources and features always

Cons:

● You cannot work on more than one template simultaneously

● Lacks a proper and detailed user guide with useful tips

● Without paying for the Pro version, you can’t access some super-handy basic features

04Powerpuff Yourself

Are you looking for an easy way to make your own avatar? Powerpuff Yourself is a user-friendly tool that produces realistic anime avatars based on your photos. The features that you can expect are –

● Anime avatars, each with six different skin tones.

● Female or male avatars,

● Unique background based on your answers to the questions, and

● About 70 different hairstyles.

Make your very own anime avatar with this cute animated profile picture generator by simply selecting mouth, eyes, glasses, hair, and dress for your preferred character. After choosing the scene for the background, answer some questions about yourself and press the button to create your avatar!

Pros:

● Choose from a variety of combinations of face, eyes, hairstyles, clothes, and accessories

● Share your fresh customized avatar with just a single click

● Available in all major languages

Cons:

● No option to upload your own custom design

● The generated avatar can’t be white-labeled as the end result gets saved with the CN logo

● While the background can be animated, you are not allowed to animate the main character

05Pixlr

Change the way you see yourself on social networks With Pixlr. It is a free online profile picture maker, tablet, and mobile photo editor with all the amazing editing features one can expect only from professional tools like Photoshop. Ever wonder how your photos would look in black-and-white or what that flower in your hand looks like as a cartoon? Go to pixlr.com, log in with Facebook to create your free account, and you will be surprised by what you can do with its host of powerful self-edit features.

Complete your online persona with the help of Pixlr, now available on browser, Android, and iOS! Use the Pixlr app to take a picture and then, with a few taps or mouse clicks, enhance and decorate it. Add funny text, use special effects filters, crop and rotate, remove red-eye - it’s all there in one app! Make an impact with your profile picture and be recognized as an expert in your field.

Pros:

● Offers a simple yet powerful browser-based graphics editing experience

● A great collection of multipurpose templates designed to keep the modern social platforms in mind

● Plenty of super useful features are available in the free version

Cons:

● Some annoying glitches in the middle of editing while shifting from one tab to another

● A fair number of options work slowly due to bugs that need to be ironed out

● The doodle tool offers no “brush” feature

06Animate Me

Animate Me is a new application for iPhone that assists you with creating animated images. It has an easy-to-use interface to make animations with photos so that you can design your own animated image in a jiffy without any hassle.

The tool has two modes to create images. One of the modes is Edit mode, where you can edit your work immediately after you finish drawing. And another is Camera mode, which allows you to make a hand-drawn animation out of videos already shot. This dp animation maker tutorial can be easy for you to understand.

Touch, draw and share your animation - with Animate Me, there is no longer any need for professional graphics tools. Create animation from your photos, GIF files, or live camera action with just a touch, and share it with family and friends by email, message or post it to your Facebook wall.

Pros:

● Straightforward user interface

● Add images from your device or Facebook album or choose one from the app’s pre-built collection

● Add exciting cool features and cute sounds to your images

Cons:

● The free version of the tool has a limited number of options

● Frequent updates come with new bugs

● Some users complained of “bad words” even in the kid’s voice

07Picstun

Do you want to make awesome animated videos with your photos easily? Picstun is the best photo animator app in the Android market which can add powerful video effects to a picture free and instantaneously. It produces beautiful cartoon effects for your photos and video, allowing you to tell animated video stories in gorgeous styles instead of sharing static pictures.

You can learn this simple yet professional photo animator easily. Users of PicStun are able to create an animated video with a variety of over 3,000 pictures in various topics and animation effects.

The best thing about this application is that you can use your gallery images, too, on which the animation will be superimposed. There are many other nifty features in this next-generation picture animation maker tool. For instance, adding text, effects, music, and more right onto your pictures is possible directly from the application interface.

Pros:

● A wide range of animation effects are available

● Allows you to preview the result before you finally save it and share the same with the world

● One-click social network sharing

Cons:

● The application often crashes when trying to import multiple images into it

● A limited number of effects beg for an update with fresh animation possibilities

● Lacks proper instructions for the new users

08Loopsie

Loopsie allows you to create picture animation using your own photos. Add emojis, text, drawings, and speech bubbles to your photos in a matter of seconds to create amazing GIF images that can be used for messages or for sharing.

Are you tired of boring photos? This animated profile picture maker lets you animate your images! Just add one of the characters to your photo and give them an animated life. Loopsie supports video creation too! Add video clips and photos, pick a theme for your video, and Loopsie will do the work for you. Now, you can also hashtag on Facebook or Twitter to show off your design like the pros!

Pros:

● An easy-to-use interface offers a short learning curve

● The resolutions of end-results are readily social media compatible

● Can share on all major social networking sites directly within the app

Cons:

● While it allows the user to import their own videos, they get ranked randomly inside the app

● A new user can find it a little difficult to use the software without enough instruction set

● Recent updates added too many gimmicky filters without actually improving the experience much

09PFPmaker

PFPmaker is the original animated profile picture maker that allows adding eye-catching animations to your profile images on major social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. With PFPMaker, creating personalized animated gifs of yourself is a piece of cake. Simply decide what you want in your animation, upload some images (or take from the in-built collection inside the app), and PFPMaker will make it happen.

Increase your brand awareness, get more likes and shares, and drive more traffic to your website - all by making custom animated profile pictures using PFPmaker. Now you can create a professional identity in a matter of seconds and acquire new followers, fans, or customers!

Pros:

● Generates strikingly gorgeous animated profile images in seconds

● Its AI-powered background removal tool works awesomely well

● Loads of customization option makes this a cool nifty tool

Cons:

● No native Android or iOS app is available; everything is browser-based

● Competitors offer more animation possibilities

● While users can request a specific feature, it gets implemented rarely

10Animated GIF Maker

Animated GIF Maker is an online tool to create animated gif pictures from the user’s photos and images. The tool can convert image files up to 6MB in size, with a maximum of 5 frames. However, files greater than 3MB in size will not be displayed on the result page

Make a photo animation! Upload your own images, and Animated Gif Maker will merge them into a cool animated GIF. You can use this tool to create an animated profile picture for your social page or just have fun making short videos with your friends’ photos. Adjust the file format, resize the image and add text to your new animated picture – whatever way you want to customize the result is possible by this little tool!

Pros:

● Allows a user to upload more than one file at the same time

● Images can be converted into multiple formats easily

● Cropping and resizing the uploaded pictures is a breeze

Cons:

● File upload size restricted to 6 MB

● No native smartphone app

● The browser-based interface offers limited functionalities

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Keeping your Facebook, Twitter, and other social profile photos fresh is vital if you want to make a good impression.

● Or perhaps you just want to have an image that is up to date and relevant. But have you ever tried to use an animated profile picture maker?

● If not, this is the right time you choose from one of our preferred tools from this article and surprise your friends with your new whatsapp animated profile picture today.

Try It Free Try It Free

Social media is getting more and more competitive, and it’s crucial to make a good first impression. Animated profile pictures grab the user’s attention and give the added boost that helps you become different in a good way.

This article will show you the ten top animated profile picture makers using which you can create awesome profile pictures with ease.

In this article

01 [What does “PFP” mean?](#Part 1)

02 [The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures](#Part 2)

03 [What Happens if You Make Animated Video Instead of Pictures?](#Part 3)

Part 1 What does “PFP” mean?

PFP stands for “Picture For Profile” or, more commonly, “Profile Picture.” It is the first thing people see when they visit your profile on a social networking website. The profile owners typically upload their own images on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others at different times during the year or when anything significant happens.

Adding a photo gives your followers a chance to put a face to the name and an idea of what you look like. This allows them to better relate to you and creates a strong foundation for conversations and any other type of interactions.

Part 2 The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures

Animated profile pictures add fun and steal the show when you add them to your social accounts. What’s more, it can be much easier to create a WhatsApp animated profile picture when you’re using the right tool. Here in this post, we present you with the ten best animated profile picture makers for your reference and use.

01Canva

Canva lets you make an animated profile picture as simple as “drag and drop” without any creativity. Canva’s unique WYSIWYG animation technique makes it very straightforward to create your own avatar - making awesome animated gifs has never been simpler.

The UI is simple enough that even the smallest of details are well thought out. The captions are editable, so you easily customize the words appearing in each awesome gif.

Canva, one of the best animated profile picture makers, is a great alternative for those who prefer to work and create using the browser and without downloading and installing any software. You can also access Canva directly from any mobile device or tablet, making it convenient for you to share creative greetings and social media posts with your friends and loved ones.

●Pros:

● A near-unlimited number of stunning pre-built templates for a wide range of usage

● Beautiful and easy-to-use application interface

● The tool gets frequent bug fixes and updates with the latest features and even more templates

Cons:

● The free plan comes with a pretty meager cloud storage capacity

● No vector design is possible

● Lack of the ability to connect more than one Facebook login for those who handle personal and business pages separately

02Placeit

Are you looking for an easy way to make a simple but effective WhatsApp animated profile picture? Go to Placeit.net, and be creative with its wide range of customizable attractive pre-built templates.

Templates are hand-drawn and professionally designed. With thousands of animated templates, you can create a profile picture in a jiffy. Placeit lets you post fun and exciting photos that attract attention and grow your fanbase in no time.

Make your profile picture come to life with this one-of-a-kind animated profile picture maker! Using its proprietary image editor, you will be able to spread smiles, laughter, surprise, and much more right in seconds.

Pros:

● The overall UI is fairly streamlined – making an animated profile picture should take more than just a few clicks

● From color schemes to changing text fonts – everything is customizable

● Templates are ultra-high-quality

Cons:

● A bit expensive monthly plan

● Pay-per-item cost is definitely not affordable

● No option to add your own custom font

03PicMonkey

PicMonkey is a powerful yet simple online photo editor that lets you showcase your creativity and brand through animated profile pictures, cover photos, advertisements of all kinds, and more. In addition to its easy-to-learn features, PicMonkey offers endless possibilities for amateurs and professionals alike!

To be a meaningful part of the social media world, creating your own profile picture is not only fun but also a smart way to show your individuality. And with PicMonkey’s image editor, crafting the perfect profile picture doesn’t have to be complicated. With over 15 million users, PicMonkey is a leading photo editing software that has been helping individuals create drool-worthy designs in minutes.

Pros:

● The interface is user-friendly, and the tool offers an easy-to-learn feature set

● With a plethora of customizable in-built templates, you can generate some fresh animated profile pictures every time you try the app

● The developer keeps the tool updated with new resources and features always

Cons:

● You cannot work on more than one template simultaneously

● Lacks a proper and detailed user guide with useful tips

● Without paying for the Pro version, you can’t access some super-handy basic features

04Powerpuff Yourself

Are you looking for an easy way to make your own avatar? Powerpuff Yourself is a user-friendly tool that produces realistic anime avatars based on your photos. The features that you can expect are –

● Anime avatars, each with six different skin tones.

● Female or male avatars,

● Unique background based on your answers to the questions, and

● About 70 different hairstyles.

Make your very own anime avatar with this cute animated profile picture generator by simply selecting mouth, eyes, glasses, hair, and dress for your preferred character. After choosing the scene for the background, answer some questions about yourself and press the button to create your avatar!

Pros:

● Choose from a variety of combinations of face, eyes, hairstyles, clothes, and accessories

● Share your fresh customized avatar with just a single click

● Available in all major languages

Cons:

● No option to upload your own custom design

● The generated avatar can’t be white-labeled as the end result gets saved with the CN logo

● While the background can be animated, you are not allowed to animate the main character

05Pixlr

Change the way you see yourself on social networks With Pixlr. It is a free online profile picture maker, tablet, and mobile photo editor with all the amazing editing features one can expect only from professional tools like Photoshop. Ever wonder how your photos would look in black-and-white or what that flower in your hand looks like as a cartoon? Go to pixlr.com, log in with Facebook to create your free account, and you will be surprised by what you can do with its host of powerful self-edit features.

Complete your online persona with the help of Pixlr, now available on browser, Android, and iOS! Use the Pixlr app to take a picture and then, with a few taps or mouse clicks, enhance and decorate it. Add funny text, use special effects filters, crop and rotate, remove red-eye - it’s all there in one app! Make an impact with your profile picture and be recognized as an expert in your field.

Pros:

● Offers a simple yet powerful browser-based graphics editing experience

● A great collection of multipurpose templates designed to keep the modern social platforms in mind

● Plenty of super useful features are available in the free version

Cons:

● Some annoying glitches in the middle of editing while shifting from one tab to another

● A fair number of options work slowly due to bugs that need to be ironed out

● The doodle tool offers no “brush” feature

06Animate Me

Animate Me is a new application for iPhone that assists you with creating animated images. It has an easy-to-use interface to make animations with photos so that you can design your own animated image in a jiffy without any hassle.

The tool has two modes to create images. One of the modes is Edit mode, where you can edit your work immediately after you finish drawing. And another is Camera mode, which allows you to make a hand-drawn animation out of videos already shot. This dp animation maker tutorial can be easy for you to understand.

Touch, draw and share your animation - with Animate Me, there is no longer any need for professional graphics tools. Create animation from your photos, GIF files, or live camera action with just a touch, and share it with family and friends by email, message or post it to your Facebook wall.

Pros:

● Straightforward user interface

● Add images from your device or Facebook album or choose one from the app’s pre-built collection

● Add exciting cool features and cute sounds to your images

Cons:

● The free version of the tool has a limited number of options

● Frequent updates come with new bugs

● Some users complained of “bad words” even in the kid’s voice

07Picstun

Do you want to make awesome animated videos with your photos easily? Picstun is the best photo animator app in the Android market which can add powerful video effects to a picture free and instantaneously. It produces beautiful cartoon effects for your photos and video, allowing you to tell animated video stories in gorgeous styles instead of sharing static pictures.

You can learn this simple yet professional photo animator easily. Users of PicStun are able to create an animated video with a variety of over 3,000 pictures in various topics and animation effects.

The best thing about this application is that you can use your gallery images, too, on which the animation will be superimposed. There are many other nifty features in this next-generation picture animation maker tool. For instance, adding text, effects, music, and more right onto your pictures is possible directly from the application interface.

Pros:

● A wide range of animation effects are available

● Allows you to preview the result before you finally save it and share the same with the world

● One-click social network sharing

Cons:

● The application often crashes when trying to import multiple images into it

● A limited number of effects beg for an update with fresh animation possibilities

● Lacks proper instructions for the new users

08Loopsie

Loopsie allows you to create picture animation using your own photos. Add emojis, text, drawings, and speech bubbles to your photos in a matter of seconds to create amazing GIF images that can be used for messages or for sharing.

Are you tired of boring photos? This animated profile picture maker lets you animate your images! Just add one of the characters to your photo and give them an animated life. Loopsie supports video creation too! Add video clips and photos, pick a theme for your video, and Loopsie will do the work for you. Now, you can also hashtag on Facebook or Twitter to show off your design like the pros!

Pros:

● An easy-to-use interface offers a short learning curve

● The resolutions of end-results are readily social media compatible

● Can share on all major social networking sites directly within the app

Cons:

● While it allows the user to import their own videos, they get ranked randomly inside the app

● A new user can find it a little difficult to use the software without enough instruction set

● Recent updates added too many gimmicky filters without actually improving the experience much

09PFPmaker

PFPmaker is the original animated profile picture maker that allows adding eye-catching animations to your profile images on major social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. With PFPMaker, creating personalized animated gifs of yourself is a piece of cake. Simply decide what you want in your animation, upload some images (or take from the in-built collection inside the app), and PFPMaker will make it happen.

Increase your brand awareness, get more likes and shares, and drive more traffic to your website - all by making custom animated profile pictures using PFPmaker. Now you can create a professional identity in a matter of seconds and acquire new followers, fans, or customers!

Pros:

● Generates strikingly gorgeous animated profile images in seconds

● Its AI-powered background removal tool works awesomely well

● Loads of customization option makes this a cool nifty tool

Cons:

● No native Android or iOS app is available; everything is browser-based

● Competitors offer more animation possibilities

● While users can request a specific feature, it gets implemented rarely

10Animated GIF Maker

Animated GIF Maker is an online tool to create animated gif pictures from the user’s photos and images. The tool can convert image files up to 6MB in size, with a maximum of 5 frames. However, files greater than 3MB in size will not be displayed on the result page

Make a photo animation! Upload your own images, and Animated Gif Maker will merge them into a cool animated GIF. You can use this tool to create an animated profile picture for your social page or just have fun making short videos with your friends’ photos. Adjust the file format, resize the image and add text to your new animated picture – whatever way you want to customize the result is possible by this little tool!

Pros:

● Allows a user to upload more than one file at the same time

● Images can be converted into multiple formats easily

● Cropping and resizing the uploaded pictures is a breeze

Cons:

● File upload size restricted to 6 MB

● No native smartphone app

● The browser-based interface offers limited functionalities

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Keeping your Facebook, Twitter, and other social profile photos fresh is vital if you want to make a good impression.

● Or perhaps you just want to have an image that is up to date and relevant. But have you ever tried to use an animated profile picture maker?

● If not, this is the right time you choose from one of our preferred tools from this article and surprise your friends with your new whatsapp animated profile picture today.

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Social media is getting more and more competitive, and it’s crucial to make a good first impression. Animated profile pictures grab the user’s attention and give the added boost that helps you become different in a good way.

This article will show you the ten top animated profile picture makers using which you can create awesome profile pictures with ease.

In this article

01 [What does “PFP” mean?](#Part 1)

02 [The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures](#Part 2)

03 [What Happens if You Make Animated Video Instead of Pictures?](#Part 3)

Part 1 What does “PFP” mean?

PFP stands for “Picture For Profile” or, more commonly, “Profile Picture.” It is the first thing people see when they visit your profile on a social networking website. The profile owners typically upload their own images on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others at different times during the year or when anything significant happens.

Adding a photo gives your followers a chance to put a face to the name and an idea of what you look like. This allows them to better relate to you and creates a strong foundation for conversations and any other type of interactions.

Part 2 The 10 Best Animated Profile Picture Makers for Making awesome profile pictures

Animated profile pictures add fun and steal the show when you add them to your social accounts. What’s more, it can be much easier to create a WhatsApp animated profile picture when you’re using the right tool. Here in this post, we present you with the ten best animated profile picture makers for your reference and use.

01Canva

Canva lets you make an animated profile picture as simple as “drag and drop” without any creativity. Canva’s unique WYSIWYG animation technique makes it very straightforward to create your own avatar - making awesome animated gifs has never been simpler.

The UI is simple enough that even the smallest of details are well thought out. The captions are editable, so you easily customize the words appearing in each awesome gif.

Canva, one of the best animated profile picture makers, is a great alternative for those who prefer to work and create using the browser and without downloading and installing any software. You can also access Canva directly from any mobile device or tablet, making it convenient for you to share creative greetings and social media posts with your friends and loved ones.

●Pros:

● A near-unlimited number of stunning pre-built templates for a wide range of usage

● Beautiful and easy-to-use application interface

● The tool gets frequent bug fixes and updates with the latest features and even more templates

Cons:

● The free plan comes with a pretty meager cloud storage capacity

● No vector design is possible

● Lack of the ability to connect more than one Facebook login for those who handle personal and business pages separately

02Placeit

Are you looking for an easy way to make a simple but effective WhatsApp animated profile picture? Go to Placeit.net, and be creative with its wide range of customizable attractive pre-built templates.

Templates are hand-drawn and professionally designed. With thousands of animated templates, you can create a profile picture in a jiffy. Placeit lets you post fun and exciting photos that attract attention and grow your fanbase in no time.

Make your profile picture come to life with this one-of-a-kind animated profile picture maker! Using its proprietary image editor, you will be able to spread smiles, laughter, surprise, and much more right in seconds.

Pros:

● The overall UI is fairly streamlined – making an animated profile picture should take more than just a few clicks

● From color schemes to changing text fonts – everything is customizable

● Templates are ultra-high-quality

Cons:

● A bit expensive monthly plan

● Pay-per-item cost is definitely not affordable

● No option to add your own custom font

03PicMonkey

PicMonkey is a powerful yet simple online photo editor that lets you showcase your creativity and brand through animated profile pictures, cover photos, advertisements of all kinds, and more. In addition to its easy-to-learn features, PicMonkey offers endless possibilities for amateurs and professionals alike!

To be a meaningful part of the social media world, creating your own profile picture is not only fun but also a smart way to show your individuality. And with PicMonkey’s image editor, crafting the perfect profile picture doesn’t have to be complicated. With over 15 million users, PicMonkey is a leading photo editing software that has been helping individuals create drool-worthy designs in minutes.

Pros:

● The interface is user-friendly, and the tool offers an easy-to-learn feature set

● With a plethora of customizable in-built templates, you can generate some fresh animated profile pictures every time you try the app

● The developer keeps the tool updated with new resources and features always

Cons:

● You cannot work on more than one template simultaneously

● Lacks a proper and detailed user guide with useful tips

● Without paying for the Pro version, you can’t access some super-handy basic features

04Powerpuff Yourself

Are you looking for an easy way to make your own avatar? Powerpuff Yourself is a user-friendly tool that produces realistic anime avatars based on your photos. The features that you can expect are –

● Anime avatars, each with six different skin tones.

● Female or male avatars,

● Unique background based on your answers to the questions, and

● About 70 different hairstyles.

Make your very own anime avatar with this cute animated profile picture generator by simply selecting mouth, eyes, glasses, hair, and dress for your preferred character. After choosing the scene for the background, answer some questions about yourself and press the button to create your avatar!

Pros:

● Choose from a variety of combinations of face, eyes, hairstyles, clothes, and accessories

● Share your fresh customized avatar with just a single click

● Available in all major languages

Cons:

● No option to upload your own custom design

● The generated avatar can’t be white-labeled as the end result gets saved with the CN logo

● While the background can be animated, you are not allowed to animate the main character

05Pixlr

Change the way you see yourself on social networks With Pixlr. It is a free online profile picture maker, tablet, and mobile photo editor with all the amazing editing features one can expect only from professional tools like Photoshop. Ever wonder how your photos would look in black-and-white or what that flower in your hand looks like as a cartoon? Go to pixlr.com, log in with Facebook to create your free account, and you will be surprised by what you can do with its host of powerful self-edit features.

Complete your online persona with the help of Pixlr, now available on browser, Android, and iOS! Use the Pixlr app to take a picture and then, with a few taps or mouse clicks, enhance and decorate it. Add funny text, use special effects filters, crop and rotate, remove red-eye - it’s all there in one app! Make an impact with your profile picture and be recognized as an expert in your field.

Pros:

● Offers a simple yet powerful browser-based graphics editing experience

● A great collection of multipurpose templates designed to keep the modern social platforms in mind

● Plenty of super useful features are available in the free version

Cons:

● Some annoying glitches in the middle of editing while shifting from one tab to another

● A fair number of options work slowly due to bugs that need to be ironed out

● The doodle tool offers no “brush” feature

06Animate Me

Animate Me is a new application for iPhone that assists you with creating animated images. It has an easy-to-use interface to make animations with photos so that you can design your own animated image in a jiffy without any hassle.

The tool has two modes to create images. One of the modes is Edit mode, where you can edit your work immediately after you finish drawing. And another is Camera mode, which allows you to make a hand-drawn animation out of videos already shot. This dp animation maker tutorial can be easy for you to understand.

Touch, draw and share your animation - with Animate Me, there is no longer any need for professional graphics tools. Create animation from your photos, GIF files, or live camera action with just a touch, and share it with family and friends by email, message or post it to your Facebook wall.

Pros:

● Straightforward user interface

● Add images from your device or Facebook album or choose one from the app’s pre-built collection

● Add exciting cool features and cute sounds to your images

Cons:

● The free version of the tool has a limited number of options

● Frequent updates come with new bugs

● Some users complained of “bad words” even in the kid’s voice

07Picstun

Do you want to make awesome animated videos with your photos easily? Picstun is the best photo animator app in the Android market which can add powerful video effects to a picture free and instantaneously. It produces beautiful cartoon effects for your photos and video, allowing you to tell animated video stories in gorgeous styles instead of sharing static pictures.

You can learn this simple yet professional photo animator easily. Users of PicStun are able to create an animated video with a variety of over 3,000 pictures in various topics and animation effects.

The best thing about this application is that you can use your gallery images, too, on which the animation will be superimposed. There are many other nifty features in this next-generation picture animation maker tool. For instance, adding text, effects, music, and more right onto your pictures is possible directly from the application interface.

Pros:

● A wide range of animation effects are available

● Allows you to preview the result before you finally save it and share the same with the world

● One-click social network sharing

Cons:

● The application often crashes when trying to import multiple images into it

● A limited number of effects beg for an update with fresh animation possibilities

● Lacks proper instructions for the new users

08Loopsie

Loopsie allows you to create picture animation using your own photos. Add emojis, text, drawings, and speech bubbles to your photos in a matter of seconds to create amazing GIF images that can be used for messages or for sharing.

Are you tired of boring photos? This animated profile picture maker lets you animate your images! Just add one of the characters to your photo and give them an animated life. Loopsie supports video creation too! Add video clips and photos, pick a theme for your video, and Loopsie will do the work for you. Now, you can also hashtag on Facebook or Twitter to show off your design like the pros!

Pros:

● An easy-to-use interface offers a short learning curve

● The resolutions of end-results are readily social media compatible

● Can share on all major social networking sites directly within the app

Cons:

● While it allows the user to import their own videos, they get ranked randomly inside the app

● A new user can find it a little difficult to use the software without enough instruction set

● Recent updates added too many gimmicky filters without actually improving the experience much

09PFPmaker

PFPmaker is the original animated profile picture maker that allows adding eye-catching animations to your profile images on major social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more. With PFPMaker, creating personalized animated gifs of yourself is a piece of cake. Simply decide what you want in your animation, upload some images (or take from the in-built collection inside the app), and PFPMaker will make it happen.

Increase your brand awareness, get more likes and shares, and drive more traffic to your website - all by making custom animated profile pictures using PFPmaker. Now you can create a professional identity in a matter of seconds and acquire new followers, fans, or customers!

Pros:

● Generates strikingly gorgeous animated profile images in seconds

● Its AI-powered background removal tool works awesomely well

● Loads of customization option makes this a cool nifty tool

Cons:

● No native Android or iOS app is available; everything is browser-based

● Competitors offer more animation possibilities

● While users can request a specific feature, it gets implemented rarely

10Animated GIF Maker

Animated GIF Maker is an online tool to create animated gif pictures from the user’s photos and images. The tool can convert image files up to 6MB in size, with a maximum of 5 frames. However, files greater than 3MB in size will not be displayed on the result page

Make a photo animation! Upload your own images, and Animated Gif Maker will merge them into a cool animated GIF. You can use this tool to create an animated profile picture for your social page or just have fun making short videos with your friends’ photos. Adjust the file format, resize the image and add text to your new animated picture – whatever way you want to customize the result is possible by this little tool!

Pros:

● Allows a user to upload more than one file at the same time

● Images can be converted into multiple formats easily

● Cropping and resizing the uploaded pictures is a breeze

Cons:

● File upload size restricted to 6 MB

● No native smartphone app

● The browser-based interface offers limited functionalities

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● Keeping your Facebook, Twitter, and other social profile photos fresh is vital if you want to make a good impression.

● Or perhaps you just want to have an image that is up to date and relevant. But have you ever tried to use an animated profile picture maker?

● If not, this is the right time you choose from one of our preferred tools from this article and surprise your friends with your new whatsapp animated profile picture today.

How to Make GIF Stickers for WhatsApp 100% The Easy Way

How to Make GIF Stickers for WhatsApp 100% The Easy Way

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Wish your dear friends and loved ones on their special days using some interesting WhatsApp stickers. There is an integrated library of these stickers in different categories on your Android as well as iPhone.

Still, if you want a more personalized one, you can create a customized sticker using videos on your phone or using third-party apps and tools. Learn about how to use the integrated stickers and create customized in the following parts of the topic.

In this article

01 [Using stickers from integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

03 [Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers](#Part 3)

Part 1 Using stickers from integrated library

WhatsApp on your Android and iPhone has a decent collection of stickers that can send to your contacts. You simply need to look for the sticker in the desired category and send it and the steps for adding GIFs to WhatsApp are listed below.

Step 1. Open the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the sticker. To open the animation library on your Android device, tap on the emoji icon and choose the GIF option. On an iPhone, the library opens by clicking on the sticker icon.

Step 2. Search and select the desired sticker from the available options.

Step 3. To finally share the selected one, click on the sticker and then on the Send button.

Part 2 Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora

If you are in search of a tool that lets you create a professional-looking animated GIF easily Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the best WhatsApp GIF maker tool. This software once downloaded on your Windows or Mac system, is all set to look after multiple video editing tasks including GIF creation.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Your videos in MP4, MKV, MOV, and several other key formats can be converted to a GIF file using the program and multiple options for editing are available as well like crop, trim, add effects, add texts, and more.

The intuitive interface of the software makes it easy to use even by non-techy people.

Steps on how to make WhatsApp GIF sticker using Wondershare Filmora

**Step 1.**On your Windows or Mac, download, install, and launch the Wondershare software and then import the video files from which GIF has to be created.

Step 2. The added files have to be now dragged and dropped to the timeline.

Step 3. Editing tools for customization can be used.

**Step 4.**For further personalization by adding text, effects, and more the related functions can be used.

Step 5. Next, choose the GIF option as the target file format from the Local tab. Select the file name and the location. Clicking on the EXPORT button will start the processing.

Part 3 Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers

If you do not wish to use any third-party tools, basic stickers can also be created using the videos on your Android and iPhone. A video cannot be more than 6 seconds in length to be used as a GIF and thus longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps on how to make a GIF stickers for WhatsApp

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the GIF. Add the video from the device gallery by clicking on the camera button. A video using the camera can also be recorded.

Note: Ensure that video length is not more than 6 seconds. If it is more, use the slider at the top to trim the video.

Step 2. Next, you can add the text using the Caption option.

Step 3. Now to convert this video into a GIF click on the GIF button under the video and then tap on the Send button to share this animation with the contact.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp has an integrated library of GIF stickers in a wide range of categories.

●For creating customized stickers, Wondershare Filmora works as the best software as it is simple, quick, and has multiple editing options.

●Using the videos from the gallery, GIF stickers can also be created on your Android and iPhone.

Try It Free Try It Free

Wish your dear friends and loved ones on their special days using some interesting WhatsApp stickers. There is an integrated library of these stickers in different categories on your Android as well as iPhone.

Still, if you want a more personalized one, you can create a customized sticker using videos on your phone or using third-party apps and tools. Learn about how to use the integrated stickers and create customized in the following parts of the topic.

In this article

01 [Using stickers from integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

03 [Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers](#Part 3)

Part 1 Using stickers from integrated library

WhatsApp on your Android and iPhone has a decent collection of stickers that can send to your contacts. You simply need to look for the sticker in the desired category and send it and the steps for adding GIFs to WhatsApp are listed below.

Step 1. Open the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the sticker. To open the animation library on your Android device, tap on the emoji icon and choose the GIF option. On an iPhone, the library opens by clicking on the sticker icon.

Step 2. Search and select the desired sticker from the available options.

Step 3. To finally share the selected one, click on the sticker and then on the Send button.

Part 2 Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora

If you are in search of a tool that lets you create a professional-looking animated GIF easily Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the best WhatsApp GIF maker tool. This software once downloaded on your Windows or Mac system, is all set to look after multiple video editing tasks including GIF creation.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Your videos in MP4, MKV, MOV, and several other key formats can be converted to a GIF file using the program and multiple options for editing are available as well like crop, trim, add effects, add texts, and more.

The intuitive interface of the software makes it easy to use even by non-techy people.

Steps on how to make WhatsApp GIF sticker using Wondershare Filmora

**Step 1.**On your Windows or Mac, download, install, and launch the Wondershare software and then import the video files from which GIF has to be created.

Step 2. The added files have to be now dragged and dropped to the timeline.

Step 3. Editing tools for customization can be used.

**Step 4.**For further personalization by adding text, effects, and more the related functions can be used.

Step 5. Next, choose the GIF option as the target file format from the Local tab. Select the file name and the location. Clicking on the EXPORT button will start the processing.

Part 3 Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers

If you do not wish to use any third-party tools, basic stickers can also be created using the videos on your Android and iPhone. A video cannot be more than 6 seconds in length to be used as a GIF and thus longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps on how to make a GIF stickers for WhatsApp

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the GIF. Add the video from the device gallery by clicking on the camera button. A video using the camera can also be recorded.

Note: Ensure that video length is not more than 6 seconds. If it is more, use the slider at the top to trim the video.

Step 2. Next, you can add the text using the Caption option.

Step 3. Now to convert this video into a GIF click on the GIF button under the video and then tap on the Send button to share this animation with the contact.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp has an integrated library of GIF stickers in a wide range of categories.

●For creating customized stickers, Wondershare Filmora works as the best software as it is simple, quick, and has multiple editing options.

●Using the videos from the gallery, GIF stickers can also be created on your Android and iPhone.

Try It Free Try It Free

Wish your dear friends and loved ones on their special days using some interesting WhatsApp stickers. There is an integrated library of these stickers in different categories on your Android as well as iPhone.

Still, if you want a more personalized one, you can create a customized sticker using videos on your phone or using third-party apps and tools. Learn about how to use the integrated stickers and create customized in the following parts of the topic.

In this article

01 [Using stickers from integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

03 [Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers](#Part 3)

Part 1 Using stickers from integrated library

WhatsApp on your Android and iPhone has a decent collection of stickers that can send to your contacts. You simply need to look for the sticker in the desired category and send it and the steps for adding GIFs to WhatsApp are listed below.

Step 1. Open the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the sticker. To open the animation library on your Android device, tap on the emoji icon and choose the GIF option. On an iPhone, the library opens by clicking on the sticker icon.

Step 2. Search and select the desired sticker from the available options.

Step 3. To finally share the selected one, click on the sticker and then on the Send button.

Part 2 Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora

If you are in search of a tool that lets you create a professional-looking animated GIF easily Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the best WhatsApp GIF maker tool. This software once downloaded on your Windows or Mac system, is all set to look after multiple video editing tasks including GIF creation.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Your videos in MP4, MKV, MOV, and several other key formats can be converted to a GIF file using the program and multiple options for editing are available as well like crop, trim, add effects, add texts, and more.

The intuitive interface of the software makes it easy to use even by non-techy people.

Steps on how to make WhatsApp GIF sticker using Wondershare Filmora

**Step 1.**On your Windows or Mac, download, install, and launch the Wondershare software and then import the video files from which GIF has to be created.

Step 2. The added files have to be now dragged and dropped to the timeline.

Step 3. Editing tools for customization can be used.

**Step 4.**For further personalization by adding text, effects, and more the related functions can be used.

Step 5. Next, choose the GIF option as the target file format from the Local tab. Select the file name and the location. Clicking on the EXPORT button will start the processing.

Part 3 Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers

If you do not wish to use any third-party tools, basic stickers can also be created using the videos on your Android and iPhone. A video cannot be more than 6 seconds in length to be used as a GIF and thus longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps on how to make a GIF stickers for WhatsApp

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the GIF. Add the video from the device gallery by clicking on the camera button. A video using the camera can also be recorded.

Note: Ensure that video length is not more than 6 seconds. If it is more, use the slider at the top to trim the video.

Step 2. Next, you can add the text using the Caption option.

Step 3. Now to convert this video into a GIF click on the GIF button under the video and then tap on the Send button to share this animation with the contact.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp has an integrated library of GIF stickers in a wide range of categories.

●For creating customized stickers, Wondershare Filmora works as the best software as it is simple, quick, and has multiple editing options.

●Using the videos from the gallery, GIF stickers can also be created on your Android and iPhone.

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Wish your dear friends and loved ones on their special days using some interesting WhatsApp stickers. There is an integrated library of these stickers in different categories on your Android as well as iPhone.

Still, if you want a more personalized one, you can create a customized sticker using videos on your phone or using third-party apps and tools. Learn about how to use the integrated stickers and create customized in the following parts of the topic.

In this article

01 [Using stickers from integrated library](#Part 1)

02 [Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora](#Part 2)

03 [Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers](#Part 3)

Part 1 Using stickers from integrated library

WhatsApp on your Android and iPhone has a decent collection of stickers that can send to your contacts. You simply need to look for the sticker in the desired category and send it and the steps for adding GIFs to WhatsApp are listed below.

Step 1. Open the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the sticker. To open the animation library on your Android device, tap on the emoji icon and choose the GIF option. On an iPhone, the library opens by clicking on the sticker icon.

Step 2. Search and select the desired sticker from the available options.

Step 3. To finally share the selected one, click on the sticker and then on the Send button.

Part 2 Best tools to create animated GIF sticker – Wondershare Filmora

If you are in search of a tool that lets you create a professional-looking animated GIF easily Wondershare Filmora Video Editor is the best WhatsApp GIF maker tool. This software once downloaded on your Windows or Mac system, is all set to look after multiple video editing tasks including GIF creation.

Wondershare Filmora

Get started easily with Filmora’s powerful performance, intuitive interface, and countless effects!

Try It Free Try It Free Try It Free Learn More >

Your videos in MP4, MKV, MOV, and several other key formats can be converted to a GIF file using the program and multiple options for editing are available as well like crop, trim, add effects, add texts, and more.

The intuitive interface of the software makes it easy to use even by non-techy people.

Steps on how to make WhatsApp GIF sticker using Wondershare Filmora

**Step 1.**On your Windows or Mac, download, install, and launch the Wondershare software and then import the video files from which GIF has to be created.

Step 2. The added files have to be now dragged and dropped to the timeline.

Step 3. Editing tools for customization can be used.

**Step 4.**For further personalization by adding text, effects, and more the related functions can be used.

Step 5. Next, choose the GIF option as the target file format from the Local tab. Select the file name and the location. Clicking on the EXPORT button will start the processing.

Part 3 Using iPhone and Android videos to make GIF stickers

If you do not wish to use any third-party tools, basic stickers can also be created using the videos on your Android and iPhone. A video cannot be more than 6 seconds in length to be used as a GIF and thus longer videos need to be trimmed.

Steps on how to make a GIF stickers for WhatsApp

Step 1. Launch the WhatsApp contact to which you wish to send the GIF. Add the video from the device gallery by clicking on the camera button. A video using the camera can also be recorded.

Note: Ensure that video length is not more than 6 seconds. If it is more, use the slider at the top to trim the video.

Step 2. Next, you can add the text using the Caption option.

Step 3. Now to convert this video into a GIF click on the GIF button under the video and then tap on the Send button to share this animation with the contact.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

●WhatsApp has an integrated library of GIF stickers in a wide range of categories.

●For creating customized stickers, Wondershare Filmora works as the best software as it is simple, quick, and has multiple editing options.

●Using the videos from the gallery, GIF stickers can also be created on your Android and iPhone.

Easy Cartoon Characters Drawing Tutorials for You Who Are Learning to Draw

Easy Cartoon Characters Drawing Tutorials for You Who Are Learning to Draw

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

Try It Free Try It Free

Learning the art of cartoon characters drawing? We can help! Cartoon characters drawing is no rocket science, ABCD: Anybody Can Draw!

We are as excited as you as we bring to you a few of the best drawing tutorials!

In this article

01 [Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First](#Part 1)

02 [Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)](#Part 2)

03 [Easy Cartoon Characters to Draw Step by Step](#Part 3)

Part 1 Double Your Results with Learning Cartoon Drawing Styles First

01 Cartoon Character Sketches

Sketching is one of the most popular art forms. Sketching can be done for real-life people or celebrities or we can also make sketches of imaginary characters and cartoons. Sketching is generally made of pencil and does not involve the usage of colors.

02 Cartoon Characters Drawing with Color

Cartoon characters can be made with color to make them more attractive. This is another popular form of art that cartoonists follow. You can explore several methods of coloring and try making your cartoon colorful.

03 Disney Cartoon Characters Drawing

Disney cartoon character drawing is probably one of the simplest. This is because they have a predefined size and are mostly symmetric. Disney cartoon characters generally use common geometric shapes such as circles, ovals, and squares. Hence making it a beginner-friendly choice!

Part 2 Best 6 Cartoon Characters Anyone Can Draw (with Free Video Tutorials)

01 Roger the alien

Roger the alien is one of the simplest cartoon characters to draw. This children’s classic cartoon character always intrigues children due to its bizarre shape. It fixes the image of an outer space characters in a child’s mind(If they exist).

What makes it easy to draw?

● The oval-shaped head is easy to draw since it is not very detailed.

● The character does not have any hair, hair is one of the more difficult parts to draw.

● The body features aren’t very prominent, hence making the character easy to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● If you are a first-timer, then you may find it challenging to draw fingers and the toes.

● Getting the weird alien head shape might be a little difficult and may take you a few attempts.

● Making the two eyes exactly similar to each other may be challenging for a few of you.

02 Wakko Warner

What makes it easy to draw?

● The character generally has geometrical shapes and hence you can use shape tracers to draw a few parts.

● The appealing appearance of the character makes it interesting to draw.

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

Challenges you may encounter

● The eyes are not very difficult to recreate.

● The shape of the mouth and the tongue that is sticking out is slightly complex.

● Perfecting the shape of the hair is a little challenging.

03 Cosmo

What makes it easy to draw?

● We recommend you to try this character out mainly because of its uniqueness.

● The eyes are not very complicated to draw.

● The body resembles a stick image and is hence simple to draw.

Challenges you may encounter

● The shape of the crown needs to be perfect, especially because of the tilt the crown has.

● The fingers are challenging to draw.

● The hair has a distinct shape, this shape needs to come out perfectly.

04 Courage the cowardly dog

What makes it easy to draw?

● Firstly, it’s one of the most favorite cartoons, hence it will ensure to keep you interested in the drawing.

● The hands and legs resemble stick figures and are simple to draw.

● The body structure is simple.

Challenges you may encounter

● Drawing a cartoon animal instead of a human being might be intriguing for beginners.

● The large eyes, which is one of the characteristic features needs to be perfect.

● The design of the ears is the trickiest part and could be difficult to draw.

05 Tom And Jerry

When we think of cartoons, the first few names that probably come to our mind are tom and jerry. This duo of a grumpy cat and a mysterious mouse has left an everlasting impact on the world of cartoons. The duo is famous throughout the world and is loved throughout age groups

Why do we recommend you to try your hands on this?

● This is a classic cartoon that almost everyone loves.

● There are several resources on the internet to help you draw the cartoon characters.

● The characters need not be perfect, even a close resemblance to them would be sufficient for the viewers to identify them due to their fame.

Challenges you may encounter

● You need to be careful with the proportion of sizes of tom and jerry.

● The structures of tom and jerry are not very simple to draw.

● Perfecting the grumpy expression on tom’s face and a frightened expression on jerry’s face is challenging.

05 Catdog

Catdog is another very interesting character. Who’d have imagined a cat and a dog morphed in a single body? Well, imagination has no end to it as they say! Catdog is a yellow cat and dog in a single body, it looks cute and at the same time intriguing.

Why do we recommend you try your hands on this?

● The cartoon character is mainly composed of geometrical shapes.

● The character is vividly colorful.

● The bright yellow color is super attractive and hence makes drawing catdog very fun.

Challenges you may encounter

● The character is illusional, you might have difficulty while deciding how to even look at it.

● The cat and dog faces are not very different from each other and have minute differences while drawing you need to be careful about having a distinct difference between the two faces.

Now that we’ve taken our baby steps towards understanding the art of drawing cartoons.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

● That’s a lot of knowledge for today, isn’t it? Today we’ve seen the basics of drawing cartoon characters.

● We also got our hands dirty by exploring a few easy cartoon characters that you could draw.

● Further, we saw the basic steps that you would need to take in order to draw the face of any cartoon character! All in all, we learned everything we needed to know to draw our first cartoon! What are you waiting for? Go try out drawing your first cartoon today!

How to Turn Yourself Into a WhatsApp Cartoon

How to Turn Yourself Into a WhatsApp Cartoon

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

Let me ask you a question - how much fun would it be if you could create your own animated stickers and send them to your friends and family members on Whatsapp? I mean, it would make the entire conversation more fun and also add a personal element to the entire chat. Right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is possible to create Whatsapp cartoons and stickers, and the best part is you don’t need any technical expertise to get the job done.

Of course, for a long time, Whatsapp didn’t allow its users to use third-party animated stickers within the messenger. But, recently the messaging platform introduced a custom “stickers pack” feature that now allows people to upload their own stickers and create a dedicated sticker app.

You can also rely on several third-party sticker designer applications to get the job done. So, if you have been looking for a way to use your own face as an animated sticker in Whatsapp, continue reading. In this guide, we’ll walk you through different ways to create and upload a custom cartoon sticker in Whatsapp and make your Whatsapp chats more fun.

In this article

01 [How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers

Now, before we go any further, I would like to point out that Whatsapp doesn’t allow users to directly create a custom cartoon sticker. There’s no AR feature that’ll turn your face into a cartoon character. So, to use a cartoon Whatsapp profile picture, you’ll have to rely on a third-party tool to get the job done. Based on which platform you use to access Whatsapp, you can choose a wide variety of Whatsapp animated sticker creators and use them to design custom cartoon stickers to make traditional Whatsapp conversations more fun.

One of the easiest ways to create custom stickers for Whatsapp is to use Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . Filmora is a full-scale video editing software that’s specifically designed to help editors unleash their creativity and create stunning movies for different platforms.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora is among the most popular video editing tools that many creators use to edit high-quality YouTube vlogs and other types of videos for other platforms. However, Wondershare Filmora is not just a video editing tool. You can also use it to create custom cartoon animations and export them in the desired format within a few seconds. Filmora has a timeline-based interface that makes it relatively easier for editors to streamline the entire editing process while ensuring that none of the shots go missing.

Filmora also has a built-in media store - known as FilmStocks - where you can find hundreds of video effects, animations, animated characters, etc. FilmStocks also offers access to copyright-free music, allowing creators to use high-quality music in their videos without worrying about unexpected copyright strikes.

So, if you are looking for an all-in-one tool to create Whatsapp cartoon stickers, install Wondershare Filmora on your computer and start turning your face into an animated sticker.

Part 1 How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone

One of the tools that can help you do the job is “Toon Me”. As the name implies, Toon Me is an online platform that’s designed to help users turn their faces into respective cartoon stickers. It’s designed by the developers at Photo Labs - an online platform that makes photo editing a hassle-free task. Since the tool is designed by expert developers, you can expect to get the best results in the end. And, the best part is creating custom cartoon characters using Toon Me is a relatively easy process.

All you have to do is download Toon Me on your phone and use the camera to create a Whatsapp cartoon sticker for yourself. The app is available on both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. It means regardless of the smartphone you’re using, Toon Me will allow you to design a Whatsapp cartoon sticker without any hassle.

Like Toon Me, there are dozens of other applications you can install on your smartphone to create personalized animated stickers. One such example is Sticker Maker. Sticker Maker is an Android application that’ll allow you to capture your face and turn it into an animated sticker. It’s compatible across different Android versions and runs smoothly on all Android models. So, if you own an Android device, here’s the step-by-step process to use Sticker Maker to turn your face into an animated sticker.

Step 1 - Start by installing Sticker Maker on your smartphone and launch the application to get started.

Step 2 - On its home screen, click the “Create a New Sticker Pack” option.

Step 3 - Give the sticker pack a name and then, press enter to proceed further.

Step 4 - At this point, you can either select one of the existing pictures from your Gallery or open the camera to click a fresh selfie. Either way, upload the picture and let the app convert it into a corresponding sticker.

Step 5 - You can upload 8-10 pictures at once and create the entire sticker pack instantly. And, once you have successfully created the sticker pack, simply click the “Add to Whatsapp” button.

That’s it; the selected sticker pack will get added to your Whatsapp’s sticker collection and you’ll be able to use them right away. That’s how quick and easy it is to create custom Whatsapp cartoons using different tools on your smartphone.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Using personalized Whatsapp cartoon stickers is a great way to make Whatsapp conversations fun.

● Wondershare Filmora is a feature-packed video editing software that’s designed to help creators create stunning videos and Whatsapp stickers. Its timeline-based interface and built-in media store will allow you to create stunning Whatsapp stickers without any hassle

● You can also download dedicated sticker maker applications on your iPhone or Android devices and use them directly to create visually appealing animated stickers for Whatsapp.

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Let me ask you a question - how much fun would it be if you could create your own animated stickers and send them to your friends and family members on Whatsapp? I mean, it would make the entire conversation more fun and also add a personal element to the entire chat. Right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is possible to create Whatsapp cartoons and stickers, and the best part is you don’t need any technical expertise to get the job done.

Of course, for a long time, Whatsapp didn’t allow its users to use third-party animated stickers within the messenger. But, recently the messaging platform introduced a custom “stickers pack” feature that now allows people to upload their own stickers and create a dedicated sticker app.

You can also rely on several third-party sticker designer applications to get the job done. So, if you have been looking for a way to use your own face as an animated sticker in Whatsapp, continue reading. In this guide, we’ll walk you through different ways to create and upload a custom cartoon sticker in Whatsapp and make your Whatsapp chats more fun.

In this article

01 [How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers

Now, before we go any further, I would like to point out that Whatsapp doesn’t allow users to directly create a custom cartoon sticker. There’s no AR feature that’ll turn your face into a cartoon character. So, to use a cartoon Whatsapp profile picture, you’ll have to rely on a third-party tool to get the job done. Based on which platform you use to access Whatsapp, you can choose a wide variety of Whatsapp animated sticker creators and use them to design custom cartoon stickers to make traditional Whatsapp conversations more fun.

One of the easiest ways to create custom stickers for Whatsapp is to use Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . Filmora is a full-scale video editing software that’s specifically designed to help editors unleash their creativity and create stunning movies for different platforms.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora is among the most popular video editing tools that many creators use to edit high-quality YouTube vlogs and other types of videos for other platforms. However, Wondershare Filmora is not just a video editing tool. You can also use it to create custom cartoon animations and export them in the desired format within a few seconds. Filmora has a timeline-based interface that makes it relatively easier for editors to streamline the entire editing process while ensuring that none of the shots go missing.

Filmora also has a built-in media store - known as FilmStocks - where you can find hundreds of video effects, animations, animated characters, etc. FilmStocks also offers access to copyright-free music, allowing creators to use high-quality music in their videos without worrying about unexpected copyright strikes.

So, if you are looking for an all-in-one tool to create Whatsapp cartoon stickers, install Wondershare Filmora on your computer and start turning your face into an animated sticker.

Part 1 How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone

One of the tools that can help you do the job is “Toon Me”. As the name implies, Toon Me is an online platform that’s designed to help users turn their faces into respective cartoon stickers. It’s designed by the developers at Photo Labs - an online platform that makes photo editing a hassle-free task. Since the tool is designed by expert developers, you can expect to get the best results in the end. And, the best part is creating custom cartoon characters using Toon Me is a relatively easy process.

All you have to do is download Toon Me on your phone and use the camera to create a Whatsapp cartoon sticker for yourself. The app is available on both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. It means regardless of the smartphone you’re using, Toon Me will allow you to design a Whatsapp cartoon sticker without any hassle.

Like Toon Me, there are dozens of other applications you can install on your smartphone to create personalized animated stickers. One such example is Sticker Maker. Sticker Maker is an Android application that’ll allow you to capture your face and turn it into an animated sticker. It’s compatible across different Android versions and runs smoothly on all Android models. So, if you own an Android device, here’s the step-by-step process to use Sticker Maker to turn your face into an animated sticker.

Step 1 - Start by installing Sticker Maker on your smartphone and launch the application to get started.

Step 2 - On its home screen, click the “Create a New Sticker Pack” option.

Step 3 - Give the sticker pack a name and then, press enter to proceed further.

Step 4 - At this point, you can either select one of the existing pictures from your Gallery or open the camera to click a fresh selfie. Either way, upload the picture and let the app convert it into a corresponding sticker.

Step 5 - You can upload 8-10 pictures at once and create the entire sticker pack instantly. And, once you have successfully created the sticker pack, simply click the “Add to Whatsapp” button.

That’s it; the selected sticker pack will get added to your Whatsapp’s sticker collection and you’ll be able to use them right away. That’s how quick and easy it is to create custom Whatsapp cartoons using different tools on your smartphone.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Using personalized Whatsapp cartoon stickers is a great way to make Whatsapp conversations fun.

● Wondershare Filmora is a feature-packed video editing software that’s designed to help creators create stunning videos and Whatsapp stickers. Its timeline-based interface and built-in media store will allow you to create stunning Whatsapp stickers without any hassle

● You can also download dedicated sticker maker applications on your iPhone or Android devices and use them directly to create visually appealing animated stickers for Whatsapp.

Try It Free Try It Free

Let me ask you a question - how much fun would it be if you could create your own animated stickers and send them to your friends and family members on Whatsapp? I mean, it would make the entire conversation more fun and also add a personal element to the entire chat. Right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is possible to create Whatsapp cartoons and stickers, and the best part is you don’t need any technical expertise to get the job done.

Of course, for a long time, Whatsapp didn’t allow its users to use third-party animated stickers within the messenger. But, recently the messaging platform introduced a custom “stickers pack” feature that now allows people to upload their own stickers and create a dedicated sticker app.

You can also rely on several third-party sticker designer applications to get the job done. So, if you have been looking for a way to use your own face as an animated sticker in Whatsapp, continue reading. In this guide, we’ll walk you through different ways to create and upload a custom cartoon sticker in Whatsapp and make your Whatsapp chats more fun.

In this article

01 [How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers

Now, before we go any further, I would like to point out that Whatsapp doesn’t allow users to directly create a custom cartoon sticker. There’s no AR feature that’ll turn your face into a cartoon character. So, to use a cartoon Whatsapp profile picture, you’ll have to rely on a third-party tool to get the job done. Based on which platform you use to access Whatsapp, you can choose a wide variety of Whatsapp animated sticker creators and use them to design custom cartoon stickers to make traditional Whatsapp conversations more fun.

One of the easiest ways to create custom stickers for Whatsapp is to use Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . Filmora is a full-scale video editing software that’s specifically designed to help editors unleash their creativity and create stunning movies for different platforms.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora is among the most popular video editing tools that many creators use to edit high-quality YouTube vlogs and other types of videos for other platforms. However, Wondershare Filmora is not just a video editing tool. You can also use it to create custom cartoon animations and export them in the desired format within a few seconds. Filmora has a timeline-based interface that makes it relatively easier for editors to streamline the entire editing process while ensuring that none of the shots go missing.

Filmora also has a built-in media store - known as FilmStocks - where you can find hundreds of video effects, animations, animated characters, etc. FilmStocks also offers access to copyright-free music, allowing creators to use high-quality music in their videos without worrying about unexpected copyright strikes.

So, if you are looking for an all-in-one tool to create Whatsapp cartoon stickers, install Wondershare Filmora on your computer and start turning your face into an animated sticker.

Part 1 How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone

One of the tools that can help you do the job is “Toon Me”. As the name implies, Toon Me is an online platform that’s designed to help users turn their faces into respective cartoon stickers. It’s designed by the developers at Photo Labs - an online platform that makes photo editing a hassle-free task. Since the tool is designed by expert developers, you can expect to get the best results in the end. And, the best part is creating custom cartoon characters using Toon Me is a relatively easy process.

All you have to do is download Toon Me on your phone and use the camera to create a Whatsapp cartoon sticker for yourself. The app is available on both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. It means regardless of the smartphone you’re using, Toon Me will allow you to design a Whatsapp cartoon sticker without any hassle.

Like Toon Me, there are dozens of other applications you can install on your smartphone to create personalized animated stickers. One such example is Sticker Maker. Sticker Maker is an Android application that’ll allow you to capture your face and turn it into an animated sticker. It’s compatible across different Android versions and runs smoothly on all Android models. So, if you own an Android device, here’s the step-by-step process to use Sticker Maker to turn your face into an animated sticker.

Step 1 - Start by installing Sticker Maker on your smartphone and launch the application to get started.

Step 2 - On its home screen, click the “Create a New Sticker Pack” option.

Step 3 - Give the sticker pack a name and then, press enter to proceed further.

Step 4 - At this point, you can either select one of the existing pictures from your Gallery or open the camera to click a fresh selfie. Either way, upload the picture and let the app convert it into a corresponding sticker.

Step 5 - You can upload 8-10 pictures at once and create the entire sticker pack instantly. And, once you have successfully created the sticker pack, simply click the “Add to Whatsapp” button.

That’s it; the selected sticker pack will get added to your Whatsapp’s sticker collection and you’ll be able to use them right away. That’s how quick and easy it is to create custom Whatsapp cartoons using different tools on your smartphone.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Using personalized Whatsapp cartoon stickers is a great way to make Whatsapp conversations fun.

● Wondershare Filmora is a feature-packed video editing software that’s designed to help creators create stunning videos and Whatsapp stickers. Its timeline-based interface and built-in media store will allow you to create stunning Whatsapp stickers without any hassle

● You can also download dedicated sticker maker applications on your iPhone or Android devices and use them directly to create visually appealing animated stickers for Whatsapp.

Try It Free Try It Free

Let me ask you a question - how much fun would it be if you could create your own animated stickers and send them to your friends and family members on Whatsapp? I mean, it would make the entire conversation more fun and also add a personal element to the entire chat. Right? Well, to tell you the truth, it is possible to create Whatsapp cartoons and stickers, and the best part is you don’t need any technical expertise to get the job done.

Of course, for a long time, Whatsapp didn’t allow its users to use third-party animated stickers within the messenger. But, recently the messaging platform introduced a custom “stickers pack” feature that now allows people to upload their own stickers and create a dedicated sticker app.

You can also rely on several third-party sticker designer applications to get the job done. So, if you have been looking for a way to use your own face as an animated sticker in Whatsapp, continue reading. In this guide, we’ll walk you through different ways to create and upload a custom cartoon sticker in Whatsapp and make your Whatsapp chats more fun.

In this article

01 [How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers](#Part 1)

02 [How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone](#Part 2)

Part 1 How to Create Your Own Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers

Now, before we go any further, I would like to point out that Whatsapp doesn’t allow users to directly create a custom cartoon sticker. There’s no AR feature that’ll turn your face into a cartoon character. So, to use a cartoon Whatsapp profile picture, you’ll have to rely on a third-party tool to get the job done. Based on which platform you use to access Whatsapp, you can choose a wide variety of Whatsapp animated sticker creators and use them to design custom cartoon stickers to make traditional Whatsapp conversations more fun.

One of the easiest ways to create custom stickers for Whatsapp is to use Wondershare Wondershare Filmora Video Editor . Filmora is a full-scale video editing software that’s specifically designed to help editors unleash their creativity and create stunning movies for different platforms.

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Filmora is among the most popular video editing tools that many creators use to edit high-quality YouTube vlogs and other types of videos for other platforms. However, Wondershare Filmora is not just a video editing tool. You can also use it to create custom cartoon animations and export them in the desired format within a few seconds. Filmora has a timeline-based interface that makes it relatively easier for editors to streamline the entire editing process while ensuring that none of the shots go missing.

Filmora also has a built-in media store - known as FilmStocks - where you can find hundreds of video effects, animations, animated characters, etc. FilmStocks also offers access to copyright-free music, allowing creators to use high-quality music in their videos without worrying about unexpected copyright strikes.

So, if you are looking for an all-in-one tool to create Whatsapp cartoon stickers, install Wondershare Filmora on your computer and start turning your face into an animated sticker.

Part 1 How to Create Custom Animated Whatsapp Stickers on Android and iPhone

One of the tools that can help you do the job is “Toon Me”. As the name implies, Toon Me is an online platform that’s designed to help users turn their faces into respective cartoon stickers. It’s designed by the developers at Photo Labs - an online platform that makes photo editing a hassle-free task. Since the tool is designed by expert developers, you can expect to get the best results in the end. And, the best part is creating custom cartoon characters using Toon Me is a relatively easy process.

All you have to do is download Toon Me on your phone and use the camera to create a Whatsapp cartoon sticker for yourself. The app is available on both Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store. It means regardless of the smartphone you’re using, Toon Me will allow you to design a Whatsapp cartoon sticker without any hassle.

Like Toon Me, there are dozens of other applications you can install on your smartphone to create personalized animated stickers. One such example is Sticker Maker. Sticker Maker is an Android application that’ll allow you to capture your face and turn it into an animated sticker. It’s compatible across different Android versions and runs smoothly on all Android models. So, if you own an Android device, here’s the step-by-step process to use Sticker Maker to turn your face into an animated sticker.

Step 1 - Start by installing Sticker Maker on your smartphone and launch the application to get started.

Step 2 - On its home screen, click the “Create a New Sticker Pack” option.

Step 3 - Give the sticker pack a name and then, press enter to proceed further.

Step 4 - At this point, you can either select one of the existing pictures from your Gallery or open the camera to click a fresh selfie. Either way, upload the picture and let the app convert it into a corresponding sticker.

Step 5 - You can upload 8-10 pictures at once and create the entire sticker pack instantly. And, once you have successfully created the sticker pack, simply click the “Add to Whatsapp” button.

That’s it; the selected sticker pack will get added to your Whatsapp’s sticker collection and you’ll be able to use them right away. That’s how quick and easy it is to create custom Whatsapp cartoons using different tools on your smartphone.

● Ending Thoughts →

● Using personalized Whatsapp cartoon stickers is a great way to make Whatsapp conversations fun.

● Wondershare Filmora is a feature-packed video editing software that’s designed to help creators create stunning videos and Whatsapp stickers. Its timeline-based interface and built-in media store will allow you to create stunning Whatsapp stickers without any hassle

● You can also download dedicated sticker maker applications on your iPhone or Android devices and use them directly to create visually appealing animated stickers for Whatsapp.

Before You Learn 3D Animation: Some Things You Should Know

Before You Learn 3D Animation: Some Things You Should Know

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Before you delve into the profession of creating 3d cartoon filters, you need to understand or decide if creating animated characters is something you would like to do. It’s not going to be smooth as you will get frustrated at some point, you will get confused, and it will be challenging, but in the end, it is rewarding because it is an expression of your mind coming to life. You are the one to breathe life into your characters who represent your imaginations. You will also have to infuse a great deal of your creativity to create beautiful and exciting characters for others to enjoy. Meanwhile, let’s first understand what 3d animations mean.

Becoming a 3d animator is not a feat you can achieve in a short time. It is not days, weeks, months, or even years. Like any other profession, a professional 3d animator must have put in a great deal of work, mixed with a lot of passion and love for what he is doing. To become successful as a 3d animator, you must love what you are doing or be ready to put in the work.

This article will expose what you should learn to create beautiful 3d animation cartoons, including what to expect as a 3d animator.

In this article

01 [What are 3d animation and the process of 3d animation?](#Part 1)

02 [Differences between 2d animation and 3d animation](#Part 2)

03 [A roaster of 8 best 3d animation software.](#Part 3)

04 [Top 3 3d animation making mistakes to avoid](#Part 4)

Part 1 What Is 3D Animation And The Process of 3D Animation?

animation is a term that describes the art of creating 3-dimensional images and placing them in a digital environment. It is a process that uses motion to bring objects, characters, etc., to life.

It is also known as computer-generated imagery, and it is currently the most common animation type for feature films.

Various software and programs are designed specifically for 3d animations and allow the animators to bring the objects to life.

The process of 3d animation happens in three(3) stages;

● Modeling

● Layout and animation

● Rendering

Modeling in 3d animation involves generating the objects or characters either by using a modeling tool or using a real thing. The real object is scanned directly into the computer, where other processes follow. You have total control over your character and how you want them to appear by modeling. You decide the weight, specifications, feel, etc. However, scanning objects save a lot of time. You must add texture before modeling your character or reviewing it before moving to the following layout and animation.

Layout and animation stage: A layout is determined when the generated objects move to this stage. It involves creating a set/scene where the objects can position. Layout first happens before animation does. After adding the objects and characters, they get animated using animation variables. After this, you use motion capture or keyframing to give life to the models in the scenes.

Rendering: Rendering is using software or programs. It is not something to do using just your computer. These tools can generate the scenes into the finished image according to the client’s requirements or set goals.

Creating cartoon background images or any other form of animations is a process that requires a lot of planning and work, which sums up a lot of time. To learn 3d animation, you must be ready to give in ample time as it is a profession that requires some time to handle.

The process listed above also shows the creativity requirement required to succeed in the 3d animation industry. To think that you must create the scenes, which is the layout stage, means you have to be creative in your imagination. If you then decide to model your character from scratch using modeling tools. That also requires another job of thinking and extracting a lot of your creative juices.

Part 2 What is the difference between 2d animation and 3d animation?

Anyone can decide to learn animation with no plan in mind or understanding of what the profession involves. animation is different from 2d animation, and if you want to learn animation, you need to understand the distinction between these two.

animation can have a lot of creative possibilities, whereas 3d animation has a lot of natural abilities. The visual style of both types of animation is explicitly different.

3d animation is a more intensive technical process than the various stages mentioned earlier. It would most likely involve different specialists to handle them to get a more professional output. However, 2d animation consists of drawing the characters frame by frame.

animated cartoons are in The Simpsons, Pinocchio, the Lion king, etc.

animations are like the ones Dreamworks, Pixar, produce. They include the avengers, the bad guys, etc.

Part 3 A Roaster Of 8 Best 3D Animation Software

Several 3D animation software exists in the market, both free and paid. If you are a animation creator or love animation for fun, you can use the free software to make your videos, cartoon photos, 3d cartoon faces, etc.

With many animation software available in the market, you can only fully trust a few.

Here’s a roaster of 8 best 3D animation software you could use to create the cartoon monsters you’ve always been curious about;

● Filmora

● Blender

● Maya

● Wings 3d

● Adobe Animate

● Cinema 4d

● K-3D

● Milcamo

Filmora Video animation tool: This is a highly recommended 3D animation tool with many features and pros. It has a wide range of keyframes, about six of which make your cartoon background images smooth and natural.

Software	Features	OS	Pro
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor	It has an auto-color correction It has smooth keyframes	Windows, Mac	You can apply light flare effects You can apply an audio mixer
Blender	It has textured brushes and masking for 3d painting. It has add-ons and customised tools with high python scripting.	Windows, Linux, Mac computers	It has Virtual reality rendering, Strong camera restoration. It had both manual and automatic tracking.
Maya	Free trial of 30 days. Can create complex technical effects	Windows, Max	Good Control and perfect accuracy. Can collect motion capture data.
Wings 3d	Auto UV mapping system It has support for light and material effects.	Windows, Linux, and Mac OS	Advanced 3d and 2d modeling tools. It is free to use
Adobe animate	Virtual camera functionality gives a realistic view. Adoptive animation effects, zooming, panning etc.	Windows, Mac	Effective audio syncing technology. Customizable font, styling etc.
Cinema 4d	Concepts develop without time modeling Large library of preset scenes.	Windows, Mac	Customised with a huge asset range It is a faster tool than Maya Dissect complete scene and is faster than Maya.
K-3D	It has property adjustment capabilities with handy strong features. I5 is made up of basic tools for animation, curves, patches.	Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, windows platforms	It is very flexible for either complex or basic workflows. It has a wide selection of plugins.
Mixamo	Streamlined user experience It has a faster search function that is accurate	Windows, Mac	It has fast character and animation browsing. Download multiple animations at a go

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Part 4 Top Three (3) 3d Animation Making Mistakes To Avoid

As we initially mentioned, 3d animation requires an intensive technical process. It is a skill that you need to hone over the years by paying attention to detail, being highly creative, and daring to succeed.

Here are 3 mistakes you must avoid during the animation process;

● Forgetting the ‘why’ factor

● Over-animating a scene

● Not giving your viewers time to take it in

Forgetting the why: In a animation cartoon, every move, walking step, and smile is essential. Every character represented in your cartoon background is there for a specific reason.

You would be making a mistake that will affect the result if you lose focus on this reason. Your viewers won’t find your cartoon believable if the moves and acting don’t add up.

Your characters don’t just move because they want to move. Something must have spurred the motion or reaction. It could be for what happened to them, what they heard, or saw another character did in the scene. Do not neglect the why of the act.

While animating, focus on why and keep revisiting until all your characters and objects are knitted closely together.

Over-animating a scene: This is another mistake animators should avoid. If you animate your characters, everything may be a mess if you animate the background and foreground. Simplicity is how to get this thing, keep it simple and focused.

Do not have much going on in each scene but only where you need the attention of your viewers. Animators that do this end up confusing their viewers with no direction.

You can use camera effects such as depth of field to make your audience focus on the point you are trying to make in the particular scene.

Not giving your viewers time to take it in: This is another 3d animation making a mistake you should be careful of. Not giving your viewers time to process the happenings on the scene before the next.

This can be avoided by timing and measuring cuts such that any animation at the start of a new scene is timed to enable the viewers to take it in. You can ask for third-party criticism on your work to find out how your animation is received and see pointers to mistakes such as this. The third party could be your colleague or friend.

Note: You can easily avoid any error or mistake or modify your 3D animation with the help of the Wondershare Filmora video editor. That will provide a solid base for featuring 3D animation.

● Ending Thoughts →

● 3D animation refers to using motion to breathe life into inanimate objects, and they can create animated videos and animation cartoons.

● 3D animation is highly technical, unlike 2d animation

● You can avoid the above 3d mistakes if you remain objective and open, and ready to accept constructive criticism.

● Becoming an animator is a fun thing to do, and it allows you to be free to express your creativity while entertaining other people entirely.

● Before you start learning 3d animation and create cartoon photos, ensure that you have read through all that we have explained here to have good information about what you are going into.

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Before you delve into the profession of creating 3d cartoon filters, you need to understand or decide if creating animated characters is something you would like to do. It’s not going to be smooth as you will get frustrated at some point, you will get confused, and it will be challenging, but in the end, it is rewarding because it is an expression of your mind coming to life. You are the one to breathe life into your characters who represent your imaginations. You will also have to infuse a great deal of your creativity to create beautiful and exciting characters for others to enjoy. Meanwhile, let’s first understand what 3d animations mean.

Becoming a 3d animator is not a feat you can achieve in a short time. It is not days, weeks, months, or even years. Like any other profession, a professional 3d animator must have put in a great deal of work, mixed with a lot of passion and love for what he is doing. To become successful as a 3d animator, you must love what you are doing or be ready to put in the work.

This article will expose what you should learn to create beautiful 3d animation cartoons, including what to expect as a 3d animator.

In this article

01 [What are 3d animation and the process of 3d animation?](#Part 1)

02 [Differences between 2d animation and 3d animation](#Part 2)

03 [A roaster of 8 best 3d animation software.](#Part 3)

04 [Top 3 3d animation making mistakes to avoid](#Part 4)

Part 1 What Is 3D Animation And The Process of 3D Animation?

animation is a term that describes the art of creating 3-dimensional images and placing them in a digital environment. It is a process that uses motion to bring objects, characters, etc., to life.

It is also known as computer-generated imagery, and it is currently the most common animation type for feature films.

Various software and programs are designed specifically for 3d animations and allow the animators to bring the objects to life.

The process of 3d animation happens in three(3) stages;

● Modeling

● Layout and animation

● Rendering

Modeling in 3d animation involves generating the objects or characters either by using a modeling tool or using a real thing. The real object is scanned directly into the computer, where other processes follow. You have total control over your character and how you want them to appear by modeling. You decide the weight, specifications, feel, etc. However, scanning objects save a lot of time. You must add texture before modeling your character or reviewing it before moving to the following layout and animation.

Layout and animation stage: A layout is determined when the generated objects move to this stage. It involves creating a set/scene where the objects can position. Layout first happens before animation does. After adding the objects and characters, they get animated using animation variables. After this, you use motion capture or keyframing to give life to the models in the scenes.

Rendering: Rendering is using software or programs. It is not something to do using just your computer. These tools can generate the scenes into the finished image according to the client’s requirements or set goals.

Creating cartoon background images or any other form of animations is a process that requires a lot of planning and work, which sums up a lot of time. To learn 3d animation, you must be ready to give in ample time as it is a profession that requires some time to handle.

The process listed above also shows the creativity requirement required to succeed in the 3d animation industry. To think that you must create the scenes, which is the layout stage, means you have to be creative in your imagination. If you then decide to model your character from scratch using modeling tools. That also requires another job of thinking and extracting a lot of your creative juices.

Part 2 What is the difference between 2d animation and 3d animation?

Anyone can decide to learn animation with no plan in mind or understanding of what the profession involves. animation is different from 2d animation, and if you want to learn animation, you need to understand the distinction between these two.

animation can have a lot of creative possibilities, whereas 3d animation has a lot of natural abilities. The visual style of both types of animation is explicitly different.

3d animation is a more intensive technical process than the various stages mentioned earlier. It would most likely involve different specialists to handle them to get a more professional output. However, 2d animation consists of drawing the characters frame by frame.

animated cartoons are in The Simpsons, Pinocchio, the Lion king, etc.

animations are like the ones Dreamworks, Pixar, produce. They include the avengers, the bad guys, etc.

Part 3 A Roaster Of 8 Best 3D Animation Software

Several 3D animation software exists in the market, both free and paid. If you are a animation creator or love animation for fun, you can use the free software to make your videos, cartoon photos, 3d cartoon faces, etc.

With many animation software available in the market, you can only fully trust a few.

Here’s a roaster of 8 best 3D animation software you could use to create the cartoon monsters you’ve always been curious about;

● Filmora

● Blender

● Maya

● Wings 3d

● Adobe Animate

● Cinema 4d

● K-3D

● Milcamo

Filmora Video animation tool: This is a highly recommended 3D animation tool with many features and pros. It has a wide range of keyframes, about six of which make your cartoon background images smooth and natural.

Software	Features	OS	Pro
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor	It has an auto-color correction It has smooth keyframes	Windows, Mac	You can apply light flare effects You can apply an audio mixer
Blender	It has textured brushes and masking for 3d painting. It has add-ons and customised tools with high python scripting.	Windows, Linux, Mac computers	It has Virtual reality rendering, Strong camera restoration. It had both manual and automatic tracking.
Maya	Free trial of 30 days. Can create complex technical effects	Windows, Max	Good Control and perfect accuracy. Can collect motion capture data.
Wings 3d	Auto UV mapping system It has support for light and material effects.	Windows, Linux, and Mac OS	Advanced 3d and 2d modeling tools. It is free to use
Adobe animate	Virtual camera functionality gives a realistic view. Adoptive animation effects, zooming, panning etc.	Windows, Mac	Effective audio syncing technology. Customizable font, styling etc.
Cinema 4d	Concepts develop without time modeling Large library of preset scenes.	Windows, Mac	Customised with a huge asset range It is a faster tool than Maya Dissect complete scene and is faster than Maya.
K-3D	It has property adjustment capabilities with handy strong features. I5 is made up of basic tools for animation, curves, patches.	Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, windows platforms	It is very flexible for either complex or basic workflows. It has a wide selection of plugins.
Mixamo	Streamlined user experience It has a faster search function that is accurate	Windows, Mac	It has fast character and animation browsing. Download multiple animations at a go

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 4 Top Three (3) 3d Animation Making Mistakes To Avoid

As we initially mentioned, 3d animation requires an intensive technical process. It is a skill that you need to hone over the years by paying attention to detail, being highly creative, and daring to succeed.

Here are 3 mistakes you must avoid during the animation process;

● Forgetting the ‘why’ factor

● Over-animating a scene

● Not giving your viewers time to take it in

Forgetting the why: In a animation cartoon, every move, walking step, and smile is essential. Every character represented in your cartoon background is there for a specific reason.

You would be making a mistake that will affect the result if you lose focus on this reason. Your viewers won’t find your cartoon believable if the moves and acting don’t add up.

Your characters don’t just move because they want to move. Something must have spurred the motion or reaction. It could be for what happened to them, what they heard, or saw another character did in the scene. Do not neglect the why of the act.

While animating, focus on why and keep revisiting until all your characters and objects are knitted closely together.

Over-animating a scene: This is another mistake animators should avoid. If you animate your characters, everything may be a mess if you animate the background and foreground. Simplicity is how to get this thing, keep it simple and focused.

Do not have much going on in each scene but only where you need the attention of your viewers. Animators that do this end up confusing their viewers with no direction.

You can use camera effects such as depth of field to make your audience focus on the point you are trying to make in the particular scene.

Not giving your viewers time to take it in: This is another 3d animation making a mistake you should be careful of. Not giving your viewers time to process the happenings on the scene before the next.

This can be avoided by timing and measuring cuts such that any animation at the start of a new scene is timed to enable the viewers to take it in. You can ask for third-party criticism on your work to find out how your animation is received and see pointers to mistakes such as this. The third party could be your colleague or friend.

Note: You can easily avoid any error or mistake or modify your 3D animation with the help of the Wondershare Filmora video editor. That will provide a solid base for featuring 3D animation.

● Ending Thoughts →

● 3D animation refers to using motion to breathe life into inanimate objects, and they can create animated videos and animation cartoons.

● 3D animation is highly technical, unlike 2d animation

● You can avoid the above 3d mistakes if you remain objective and open, and ready to accept constructive criticism.

● Becoming an animator is a fun thing to do, and it allows you to be free to express your creativity while entertaining other people entirely.

● Before you start learning 3d animation and create cartoon photos, ensure that you have read through all that we have explained here to have good information about what you are going into.

Try It Free Try It Free

Before you delve into the profession of creating 3d cartoon filters, you need to understand or decide if creating animated characters is something you would like to do. It’s not going to be smooth as you will get frustrated at some point, you will get confused, and it will be challenging, but in the end, it is rewarding because it is an expression of your mind coming to life. You are the one to breathe life into your characters who represent your imaginations. You will also have to infuse a great deal of your creativity to create beautiful and exciting characters for others to enjoy. Meanwhile, let’s first understand what 3d animations mean.

Becoming a 3d animator is not a feat you can achieve in a short time. It is not days, weeks, months, or even years. Like any other profession, a professional 3d animator must have put in a great deal of work, mixed with a lot of passion and love for what he is doing. To become successful as a 3d animator, you must love what you are doing or be ready to put in the work.

This article will expose what you should learn to create beautiful 3d animation cartoons, including what to expect as a 3d animator.

In this article

01 [What are 3d animation and the process of 3d animation?](#Part 1)

02 [Differences between 2d animation and 3d animation](#Part 2)

03 [A roaster of 8 best 3d animation software.](#Part 3)

04 [Top 3 3d animation making mistakes to avoid](#Part 4)

Part 1 What Is 3D Animation And The Process of 3D Animation?

animation is a term that describes the art of creating 3-dimensional images and placing them in a digital environment. It is a process that uses motion to bring objects, characters, etc., to life.

It is also known as computer-generated imagery, and it is currently the most common animation type for feature films.

Various software and programs are designed specifically for 3d animations and allow the animators to bring the objects to life.

The process of 3d animation happens in three(3) stages;

● Modeling

● Layout and animation

● Rendering

Modeling in 3d animation involves generating the objects or characters either by using a modeling tool or using a real thing. The real object is scanned directly into the computer, where other processes follow. You have total control over your character and how you want them to appear by modeling. You decide the weight, specifications, feel, etc. However, scanning objects save a lot of time. You must add texture before modeling your character or reviewing it before moving to the following layout and animation.

Layout and animation stage: A layout is determined when the generated objects move to this stage. It involves creating a set/scene where the objects can position. Layout first happens before animation does. After adding the objects and characters, they get animated using animation variables. After this, you use motion capture or keyframing to give life to the models in the scenes.

Rendering: Rendering is using software or programs. It is not something to do using just your computer. These tools can generate the scenes into the finished image according to the client’s requirements or set goals.

Creating cartoon background images or any other form of animations is a process that requires a lot of planning and work, which sums up a lot of time. To learn 3d animation, you must be ready to give in ample time as it is a profession that requires some time to handle.

The process listed above also shows the creativity requirement required to succeed in the 3d animation industry. To think that you must create the scenes, which is the layout stage, means you have to be creative in your imagination. If you then decide to model your character from scratch using modeling tools. That also requires another job of thinking and extracting a lot of your creative juices.

Part 2 What is the difference between 2d animation and 3d animation?

Anyone can decide to learn animation with no plan in mind or understanding of what the profession involves. animation is different from 2d animation, and if you want to learn animation, you need to understand the distinction between these two.

animation can have a lot of creative possibilities, whereas 3d animation has a lot of natural abilities. The visual style of both types of animation is explicitly different.

3d animation is a more intensive technical process than the various stages mentioned earlier. It would most likely involve different specialists to handle them to get a more professional output. However, 2d animation consists of drawing the characters frame by frame.

animated cartoons are in The Simpsons, Pinocchio, the Lion king, etc.

animations are like the ones Dreamworks, Pixar, produce. They include the avengers, the bad guys, etc.

Part 3 A Roaster Of 8 Best 3D Animation Software

Several 3D animation software exists in the market, both free and paid. If you are a animation creator or love animation for fun, you can use the free software to make your videos, cartoon photos, 3d cartoon faces, etc.

With many animation software available in the market, you can only fully trust a few.

Here’s a roaster of 8 best 3D animation software you could use to create the cartoon monsters you’ve always been curious about;

● Filmora

● Blender

● Maya

● Wings 3d

● Adobe Animate

● Cinema 4d

● K-3D

● Milcamo

Filmora Video animation tool: This is a highly recommended 3D animation tool with many features and pros. It has a wide range of keyframes, about six of which make your cartoon background images smooth and natural.

Software	Features	OS	Pro
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor	It has an auto-color correction It has smooth keyframes	Windows, Mac	You can apply light flare effects You can apply an audio mixer
Blender	It has textured brushes and masking for 3d painting. It has add-ons and customised tools with high python scripting.	Windows, Linux, Mac computers	It has Virtual reality rendering, Strong camera restoration. It had both manual and automatic tracking.
Maya	Free trial of 30 days. Can create complex technical effects	Windows, Max	Good Control and perfect accuracy. Can collect motion capture data.
Wings 3d	Auto UV mapping system It has support for light and material effects.	Windows, Linux, and Mac OS	Advanced 3d and 2d modeling tools. It is free to use
Adobe animate	Virtual camera functionality gives a realistic view. Adoptive animation effects, zooming, panning etc.	Windows, Mac	Effective audio syncing technology. Customizable font, styling etc.
Cinema 4d	Concepts develop without time modeling Large library of preset scenes.	Windows, Mac	Customised with a huge asset range It is a faster tool than Maya Dissect complete scene and is faster than Maya.
K-3D	It has property adjustment capabilities with handy strong features. I5 is made up of basic tools for animation, curves, patches.	Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, windows platforms	It is very flexible for either complex or basic workflows. It has a wide selection of plugins.
Mixamo	Streamlined user experience It has a faster search function that is accurate	Windows, Mac	It has fast character and animation browsing. Download multiple animations at a go

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 4 Top Three (3) 3d Animation Making Mistakes To Avoid

As we initially mentioned, 3d animation requires an intensive technical process. It is a skill that you need to hone over the years by paying attention to detail, being highly creative, and daring to succeed.

Here are 3 mistakes you must avoid during the animation process;

● Forgetting the ‘why’ factor

● Over-animating a scene

● Not giving your viewers time to take it in

Forgetting the why: In a animation cartoon, every move, walking step, and smile is essential. Every character represented in your cartoon background is there for a specific reason.

You would be making a mistake that will affect the result if you lose focus on this reason. Your viewers won’t find your cartoon believable if the moves and acting don’t add up.

Your characters don’t just move because they want to move. Something must have spurred the motion or reaction. It could be for what happened to them, what they heard, or saw another character did in the scene. Do not neglect the why of the act.

While animating, focus on why and keep revisiting until all your characters and objects are knitted closely together.

Over-animating a scene: This is another mistake animators should avoid. If you animate your characters, everything may be a mess if you animate the background and foreground. Simplicity is how to get this thing, keep it simple and focused.

Do not have much going on in each scene but only where you need the attention of your viewers. Animators that do this end up confusing their viewers with no direction.

You can use camera effects such as depth of field to make your audience focus on the point you are trying to make in the particular scene.

Not giving your viewers time to take it in: This is another 3d animation making a mistake you should be careful of. Not giving your viewers time to process the happenings on the scene before the next.

This can be avoided by timing and measuring cuts such that any animation at the start of a new scene is timed to enable the viewers to take it in. You can ask for third-party criticism on your work to find out how your animation is received and see pointers to mistakes such as this. The third party could be your colleague or friend.

Note: You can easily avoid any error or mistake or modify your 3D animation with the help of the Wondershare Filmora video editor. That will provide a solid base for featuring 3D animation.

● Ending Thoughts →

● 3D animation refers to using motion to breathe life into inanimate objects, and they can create animated videos and animation cartoons.

● 3D animation is highly technical, unlike 2d animation

● You can avoid the above 3d mistakes if you remain objective and open, and ready to accept constructive criticism.

● Becoming an animator is a fun thing to do, and it allows you to be free to express your creativity while entertaining other people entirely.

● Before you start learning 3d animation and create cartoon photos, ensure that you have read through all that we have explained here to have good information about what you are going into.

Try It Free Try It Free

Before you delve into the profession of creating 3d cartoon filters, you need to understand or decide if creating animated characters is something you would like to do. It’s not going to be smooth as you will get frustrated at some point, you will get confused, and it will be challenging, but in the end, it is rewarding because it is an expression of your mind coming to life. You are the one to breathe life into your characters who represent your imaginations. You will also have to infuse a great deal of your creativity to create beautiful and exciting characters for others to enjoy. Meanwhile, let’s first understand what 3d animations mean.

Becoming a 3d animator is not a feat you can achieve in a short time. It is not days, weeks, months, or even years. Like any other profession, a professional 3d animator must have put in a great deal of work, mixed with a lot of passion and love for what he is doing. To become successful as a 3d animator, you must love what you are doing or be ready to put in the work.

This article will expose what you should learn to create beautiful 3d animation cartoons, including what to expect as a 3d animator.

In this article

01 [What are 3d animation and the process of 3d animation?](#Part 1)

02 [Differences between 2d animation and 3d animation](#Part 2)

03 [A roaster of 8 best 3d animation software.](#Part 3)

04 [Top 3 3d animation making mistakes to avoid](#Part 4)

Part 1 What Is 3D Animation And The Process of 3D Animation?

animation is a term that describes the art of creating 3-dimensional images and placing them in a digital environment. It is a process that uses motion to bring objects, characters, etc., to life.

It is also known as computer-generated imagery, and it is currently the most common animation type for feature films.

Various software and programs are designed specifically for 3d animations and allow the animators to bring the objects to life.

The process of 3d animation happens in three(3) stages;

● Modeling

● Layout and animation

● Rendering

Modeling in 3d animation involves generating the objects or characters either by using a modeling tool or using a real thing. The real object is scanned directly into the computer, where other processes follow. You have total control over your character and how you want them to appear by modeling. You decide the weight, specifications, feel, etc. However, scanning objects save a lot of time. You must add texture before modeling your character or reviewing it before moving to the following layout and animation.

Layout and animation stage: A layout is determined when the generated objects move to this stage. It involves creating a set/scene where the objects can position. Layout first happens before animation does. After adding the objects and characters, they get animated using animation variables. After this, you use motion capture or keyframing to give life to the models in the scenes.

Rendering: Rendering is using software or programs. It is not something to do using just your computer. These tools can generate the scenes into the finished image according to the client’s requirements or set goals.

Creating cartoon background images or any other form of animations is a process that requires a lot of planning and work, which sums up a lot of time. To learn 3d animation, you must be ready to give in ample time as it is a profession that requires some time to handle.

The process listed above also shows the creativity requirement required to succeed in the 3d animation industry. To think that you must create the scenes, which is the layout stage, means you have to be creative in your imagination. If you then decide to model your character from scratch using modeling tools. That also requires another job of thinking and extracting a lot of your creative juices.

Part 2 What is the difference between 2d animation and 3d animation?

Anyone can decide to learn animation with no plan in mind or understanding of what the profession involves. animation is different from 2d animation, and if you want to learn animation, you need to understand the distinction between these two.

animation can have a lot of creative possibilities, whereas 3d animation has a lot of natural abilities. The visual style of both types of animation is explicitly different.

3d animation is a more intensive technical process than the various stages mentioned earlier. It would most likely involve different specialists to handle them to get a more professional output. However, 2d animation consists of drawing the characters frame by frame.

animated cartoons are in The Simpsons, Pinocchio, the Lion king, etc.

animations are like the ones Dreamworks, Pixar, produce. They include the avengers, the bad guys, etc.

Part 3 A Roaster Of 8 Best 3D Animation Software

Several 3D animation software exists in the market, both free and paid. If you are a animation creator or love animation for fun, you can use the free software to make your videos, cartoon photos, 3d cartoon faces, etc.

With many animation software available in the market, you can only fully trust a few.

Here’s a roaster of 8 best 3D animation software you could use to create the cartoon monsters you’ve always been curious about;

● Filmora

● Blender

● Maya

● Wings 3d

● Adobe Animate

● Cinema 4d

● K-3D

● Milcamo

Filmora Video animation tool: This is a highly recommended 3D animation tool with many features and pros. It has a wide range of keyframes, about six of which make your cartoon background images smooth and natural.

Software	Features	OS	Pro
Wondershare Filmora Video Editor	It has an auto-color correction It has smooth keyframes	Windows, Mac	You can apply light flare effects You can apply an audio mixer
Blender	It has textured brushes and masking for 3d painting. It has add-ons and customised tools with high python scripting.	Windows, Linux, Mac computers	It has Virtual reality rendering, Strong camera restoration. It had both manual and automatic tracking.
Maya	Free trial of 30 days. Can create complex technical effects	Windows, Max	Good Control and perfect accuracy. Can collect motion capture data.
Wings 3d	Auto UV mapping system It has support for light and material effects.	Windows, Linux, and Mac OS	Advanced 3d and 2d modeling tools. It is free to use
Adobe animate	Virtual camera functionality gives a realistic view. Adoptive animation effects, zooming, panning etc.	Windows, Mac	Effective audio syncing technology. Customizable font, styling etc.
Cinema 4d	Concepts develop without time modeling Large library of preset scenes.	Windows, Mac	Customised with a huge asset range It is a faster tool than Maya Dissect complete scene and is faster than Maya.
K-3D	It has property adjustment capabilities with handy strong features. I5 is made up of basic tools for animation, curves, patches.	Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, windows platforms	It is very flexible for either complex or basic workflows. It has a wide selection of plugins.
Mixamo	Streamlined user experience It has a faster search function that is accurate	Windows, Mac	It has fast character and animation browsing. Download multiple animations at a go

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Part 4 Top Three (3) 3d Animation Making Mistakes To Avoid

As we initially mentioned, 3d animation requires an intensive technical process. It is a skill that you need to hone over the years by paying attention to detail, being highly creative, and daring to succeed.

Here are 3 mistakes you must avoid during the animation process;

● Forgetting the ‘why’ factor

● Over-animating a scene

● Not giving your viewers time to take it in

Forgetting the why: In a animation cartoon, every move, walking step, and smile is essential. Every character represented in your cartoon background is there for a specific reason.

You would be making a mistake that will affect the result if you lose focus on this reason. Your viewers won’t find your cartoon believable if the moves and acting don’t add up.

Your characters don’t just move because they want to move. Something must have spurred the motion or reaction. It could be for what happened to them, what they heard, or saw another character did in the scene. Do not neglect the why of the act.

While animating, focus on why and keep revisiting until all your characters and objects are knitted closely together.

Over-animating a scene: This is another mistake animators should avoid. If you animate your characters, everything may be a mess if you animate the background and foreground. Simplicity is how to get this thing, keep it simple and focused.

Do not have much going on in each scene but only where you need the attention of your viewers. Animators that do this end up confusing their viewers with no direction.

You can use camera effects such as depth of field to make your audience focus on the point you are trying to make in the particular scene.

Not giving your viewers time to take it in: This is another 3d animation making a mistake you should be careful of. Not giving your viewers time to process the happenings on the scene before the next.

This can be avoided by timing and measuring cuts such that any animation at the start of a new scene is timed to enable the viewers to take it in. You can ask for third-party criticism on your work to find out how your animation is received and see pointers to mistakes such as this. The third party could be your colleague or friend.

Note: You can easily avoid any error or mistake or modify your 3D animation with the help of the Wondershare Filmora video editor. That will provide a solid base for featuring 3D animation.

● Ending Thoughts →

● 3D animation refers to using motion to breathe life into inanimate objects, and they can create animated videos and animation cartoons.

● 3D animation is highly technical, unlike 2d animation

● You can avoid the above 3d mistakes if you remain objective and open, and ready to accept constructive criticism.

● Becoming an animator is a fun thing to do, and it allows you to be free to express your creativity while entertaining other people entirely.

● Before you start learning 3d animation and create cartoon photos, ensure that you have read through all that we have explained here to have good information about what you are going into.

8 Best Motion Graphics Online Tools for Your Inspiration

8 Best Motion Graphics Online Tools for Your Inspiration

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

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5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

Try It Free Try It Free

Are you looking for the correct answers about what is motion graphics or how to create motion graphics? If yes, then you are at the right place.

Here we will discuss about few best motion graphics online websites and how to create motion graphics video.

In this article

01 [The Power of Motion Graphics](#Part 1)

02 [Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn](#Part 2)

03 [How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?](#Part 3)

04 [How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video](#Part 4)

Part 1 The Power of Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is actually a term which is generally used to describe the mix up of the animation and the graphic designs. People usage the motion graphics in the emotions videos and market their products as well. Motion graphics with the video on the landing page of your website increases the conversion rate by 8as compared to the other methods. Motion graphic videos of your products can simply display the idea of your business within few seconds to the target audience. The biggest reason of using the motion graphics now a day is that motions graphics can quickly the critical or complex business things in few seconds with the fast, simple and compelling way.

Part 2 Motion Graphics Online Courses You Should Learn

If you are newbie to the motion graphics then there are thousands of courses available over the internet which can help you to learn what motion graphic is and how to create your own motion graphic videos of your product and services. Here we are going to list a few courses.

01Creative Coding: Making Visuals with JavaScript

This is the first course which is mainly designed to learn to make the beautiful visuals using the JavaScript. This course is designed by Bruno Imbrizi. In this course you can also explore the coding fundamentals very easily. You can learn the things you need to setup before the programming concepts such as loops, arrays, variables and functions.

02Psychedelic Animation with Photoshop and After Effects

This motion graphics online course is designed by the Klarens Malluta which helps you to understand the aspect of Photoshop to create the beautiful motion graphic videos. Here, you can easily learn about creating colorful psychedelic animation for your motion graphics. With this course you can easily turn the simple photos in the retro futuristic artwork and connect the emotions of the target audience.

03Introduction to Design and Modeling with Blender

This motion graphics video course is presented by the Luis Arizaga which defines the making of characters and the designs in your videos. This course mainly focuses on the blender software which helps you to create powerful animate videos using the render, light, model and the other objects. This course also tells you that how to use the camera lights and create the materials for your motion graphic videos.

04Express Animation for Social Media with After Effects

This course is provided by the Yimbo Escárrega over the internet. With the help of this course you can learn about making your motion graphic online projects quickly in the record time to save your time. While learning this course you can create the beautiful animations quickly and easily with the graphics as well as the video content.

05#Creation of Animated Short Films in for Social Media

The creation of animated short films in for the social media course is presented by the Buda.tv which mainly helps you to learn creating the animated short films for your projects. This helps you to learn the concept from the starting to the end so you can easily understand the basic concepts as well as up to the execution of your video. This course starts with the meeting with Martin and Dalmiro who are the founders of the Buda.TV. Slowly they will start teaching you short films and finally you will be able to export the project with the specification provided by the Martin and Dalmiro.

Part 3 How to Make Motion Graphics in 5 Steps Easily?

Creating motion graphic videos requires you to have lots of designing skills without using any software. In the software’s generally there are premade templates available for mostly all kinds of categories. You can use them and directly apply with your videos with just few changes. If you are still unsure about how to start then you can follow the below steps in this part.

01Things to Prepare before Starting

● First of all you need to start with a creative story. This will help your animator and writer to understand their job easily. Make sure to include all information in the story.

● Make sure to hire a good promotion team in the starting itself because it will help you to get the view of your videos as much as you want.

Now, if you ready then please follow the below steps.

02Steps of Making Motion Graphics

Step 1 Write your Script with a Story

If you want to create good motion graphics video then the story is the first requirement for your motion graphic video. Make sure to choose a short story which defines and clear the motive of video. Mostly stories will be from the seconds to 3 minutes.

Step 2 Prepare for Storyboard for Visualize the Content

Now, you need to prepare the story with the help of your team members of the production and design team. This is the step where the final product will take place. In this step if you have any confusion then you must discuss it with the team because this is very important part of your motion graphic video.

Step 3 Turn your Creative Storyboard in the Design:

At this stage you can now turn your storyboard idea in the design. Here you have to choose the graphic designs of your video, style and color combination for your video. The best thing is that you can choose simple design because it gives a great impact on the video you are creating for your brand.

Once you are ready with the sketches of the storyboard you can easily translate the storyboard in the design what you want. Make sure to keep the things perfect because at this stage every effort will be for the final design.

Step 4 Create the Final Motion Graphic Video Design:

This stage is where you will start animating your designs to make to actual motion graphic video. Here, you need to take care about lots of things such as the style of animation in video, timing, music and the sound effects.

Part 4 How to Make a Studio-quality Motion Graphics Video

Wondershare Filmora Video Editor

Wondershare Filmora is motion graphics maker software which enables you to create best and perfect motion graphics videos within few seconds with the help of premade templates offered in the software. This program comes with the beautiful interface which is very easy to understand for all users and everyone can videos without any effort even if you are newbie to the animation industry. The program comes with several unique features such as motion tracking, key framing, color matching, audio ducking, green screen, split screen, video effects, audio effects and many more other features.

Wondershare Filmora - Best Video Editor for Mac/Windows

Try It Free Try It Free

5,481,435 people have downloaded it.

Build unique custom animations without breaking a sweat.

Focus on creating epic stories and leave the details to Filmora’s auto features.

Start a creative adventure with drag & drop effects and endless possibilities.

Filmora simplifies advanced features to save you time and effort.

Filmora cuts out repetition so you can move on to your next creative breakthrough.

● Key Takeaways from This Episode →

● Generally, creating motion graphics videos for your products or services requires lots of efforts when you are going to create them first time. It takes lots of time and research for making the motion graphic videos.

● If you want to save your time and create the award winning motion graphic videos then we would like you to try the Wondershare Filmora because it quickly create best and perfect videos for your product or services promotions.

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