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Tag: 2D animation

  • What Is Animation: It’s Easier Than You Think

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    🎮 Summary (TL;DR)

     

     

    You have probably watched cartoons and wondered…

    “That looks complicated.”

    What if it is not as complex as it seems?

    What if animation is just a simple idea… repeated in a smart way?

    Let’s break it down.

    🎬 What Is Making Cartoons (Animation)?

     

     

    Let’s set aside big words for a second.

    Animation is simply this:

    You draw something…
    Then you make slight alteration…
    Then you change it again…

    And when you see all those drawings swiftly,
    it looks like the drawing is moving.

    That’s all.

    That’s the core concept.

    Imagine drawing a stick figure:

    • 1st drawing: standing still
    • 2nd drawing: one arm raised a bit
    • 3rd drawing: arm slightly higher

    Now play those sketches one after another…

    It looks like the stick figure is raising its hand.

    That is animation.

    Not magic.
    Not only something “experts” can do.

    Just small adjustments… played in order.

     

     

    🗣️ What Is Story-Time Animation?

    Now let’s add some excitement to this.

    Story-time animation is when:

    You tell a tale…

    And use simple illustrations to show it.

    That’s it.

    It’s like being with a buddy and saying:

    “Let me tell you what happened to me recently…”

    But rather than only talking,

    you draw pictures to go along with your story.

    E.g:

    • An awkward conversation
    • A humorous incident at school
    • An embarrassing or relatable moment

    You don’t require detailed characters.

    My character is simply a huge ovoid (oval) with bean-shape inside it.

    Sometimes it is basically:

    • Simple faces
    • Basic movements
    • Clean, easy graphics

    The focus is not on flawless drawing.

    The focus is on the story.

    Talk Bluey the show for instance, the animation and character design are simple.

    The relatability and the story is what makes it so popular.

    đź“ş Why Did Story-Time Animation Become So Popular?

     

     

    Around 2016, something interesting took place.

    Creators like Domics and Swoozie started telling personal stories using basic animations.

    People adored it.

    Why?

    Because its authentic.

    It was not about perfect craftmanship.

    It was about:

    • Sincere storytelling
    • Moments that resonate
    • Clear visuals that anyone could comprehend
    • Teaching something that no one dared to talk about

    Audience didn’t just view…

    They connected.

    And that, my friend, is what expand this style so quickly.

    ✏️ Why Story-Time Animation Is Easier

    (Compared to Other Styles)?

    Let’s be honest.

    Some types of animation are quite demanding:

    • Long episodes
    • Complicated scenes
    • Too many characters

     

    That require lots of time and experience.

    Story-time animation is unique and special.

    It is easier because:

    • The drawings are simple
    • Scenes are short and focused
    • The narration carries most of the importance
    • You typically concentrate on 1 main character (your persona)

    You do not need hundreds of detailed drawings.

    You just need enough to support what you’re telling.

    This is the reason many newcomers  start here.

    🤔 Is Story-Time Animation a Good Starting Point?

    I just said giving sufficient evidence, and here’s mine.

    Short answer?

    Yes… but with understanding.

    Story-time animation serves as an excellent starting point as:

    • It is simple to begin
    • No expensive tools are needed
    • You can begin with rough sketches
    • You learn storytelling skills as you progress

    But here’s the truth:

    Simple does not mean effortless.

    You still need to:

    • Practice
    • Improve slowly
    • Maintain consistency

    And above all…

    You need to plan

    You require stories to share.

    Because in this style, your story holds greater importance than your pictures.

    đź’¬ A Final Thought:

    Animation is not something far away or unattainable.

    It starts small.

    One drawing.
    Then another.
    Then another.

    And story-time animation?

    It’s only you… telling your story through a cartoon.

    Nothing fancy.

    Nothing impossible.

    Simply your dreams… brought to reality.

    What’s Your Next Step (Coming Thursday):

     

    Next blog: How to come up with a proper channel name

     

    👉 Click here -> https://takzicution.com/choose-the-proper-channel-name/

     

    Before you begin creating…

    You need something important.

    A name.

    Not just any name…
    The suitable one for you.

    We will figure that out next.

    See you until the next summon. 🎬