How to add IMPACT frames to your animation

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“Black is still absolute black, white is still absolute black..” Ok then 👌

[@HowardWimshurst]

left that in there to keep you on your toes ;)

[@trespo]

In my opinion ur one of the best animators on yt. I wish to be like u someday!

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[@HowardWimshurst]

thanks man that is flattering to hear

[@jesterssketchbook]

Great teacher, too

[@Kahofoxyn]

I love what he is doing because it's more creative than Jaiden Animations for exemple, using animation for creative things is way more cool than using it to do useless video about "why i don't like dentist" for exemple xddd Alain Becker doing some cool stuff too, and we have sfm animator that are awesome

[@brhu356]

So friggin true

[@MTFOphantom]

Id love to be able to animate. Or at least create *something* cool before I die.

[@TheIDcard123]

Just do it, even if it sucks. You'll never know if you don't try.

[@MTFOphantom]

@@TheIDcard123 Thank you, that actually means a lot!

[@MTFOphantom]

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@@MTFOphantom go for it cuh.

[@MTFOphantom]

@cap. zorc Thank you!

[@nathannemyman3522]

Perfect timing of the video with that sweet, sweet climax of My Hero Academia happening. That animation, for lack of a better phrase, was just so freaking cool! I could feel the blows as the guy’s limbs were pelted off with satisfying and crisp movements! Makes me wonder how much time was spent making that one scene, probably an obscene amount.

[@iinkstain]

I felt that too. I'm sad I didn't feel the final punch though, considering there was no actual frame of impact. The first charge up was so cool, he's a god at impact frames.

[@UnifiedEntity]

My Oldest memory of impact frames is seeing it in DBZ, Powerpuff girls and even Samurai Jack

[@A2G2Anims040]

Aah samurai jack ... nostalgic

[@jmalmsten]

Impact frames was one of the first things I remember noticing when I first got my hands on a DVD of Akira and I spent hours clicking through frame by frame those dramatic scenes of high action staring at the 28 inch CRT reverseengineering the weird effects. (The other was how they would cheat a higher drawing-rate by offsetting the layers of animation) And I've also kind of wanted to see the effect in live-action films. But not even in films based on anime do I see anyone trying out impact frames. The effect wouldn't be too hard to achieve. Just have the actor stand still, underexpose the image using ND's or lens settings or shutterspeeds. And go around the actor with a still photography flash-bulb or spotlights to get the highly directional lights in high contrast. You could even turn off the set lights, do long exposures and get swirling light-trails. Of course you could also do it with 2D animation in post too. But I guess, since it doesn't involve CGI and flashing lights in visual media is a sensitive issue not to be explored too haphazardly, it's not an approach I expect to see anytime soon. I might just have to explore it myself. :P

[@HowardWimshurst]

great idea, it often leads to interesting results, taking something which is common in one medium and bringing it into another medium. In my experience with shooting video, I can never get as much light as I want to, especially shooting with a small aperture. Flash bulb could work in small confined spaces, probably not in a big open area.. best bet is to do what you suggested and do long exposure with actor in a pose

[@chaitanyauppuluri6181]

Me: Okay let's animate impact frames Howard: wait. There is a total science to it

[@lvbboi9]

Two words _INSTANT CLICK_ Could you do one on Scripting and Animating extreme camera moves, like Naotoshi Shida Id LOVE that

[@HowardWimshurst]

Thanks dude! I gotta admit, Naotoshi Shida's animation style isn't really to my taste. It's like he's discovered this trick (wild 3d camera movement and flashy light trails) and has decided to tackle literally every single animated scene, no matter what scene it is, with this trick. Like... i get it - you can rotate a scene in 3d space... So can I. But sometimes it is not appropriate to keep moving the camera everywhere. Also, it strikes me that the motion itself is so monotonous in his scenes. there's rarely any variation in speed. It keeps the same speed the whole time. And to me that just looks... Wrong! I think people who like his work are often impressed by: the 3d camera movement and how smooth it is (always animated on 1s) those are two things that I do not care about at all... And they don't impress me. That is my hot take on his style. i know he has a lot of fans so it is just my opinion. I get asked a lot to make a video covering him and I really don't want to make one because i don't want to make anything negative, my channel is all about positivity. Maybe if i research him a little more it will grow on me... And also, I have made some videos about extreme camera movement in the past kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXLKq6WwZbCLqJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2LPk3ybZa9mma8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGtaYOsqdylpas

[@lvbboi9]

@@HowardWimshurst Thanks I personally dont find his style boeing Its really interesting for the fact that he usually only animates around 1 scene per episode (At least in Dragon Ball, Thats How It is) so It helps me keep hooked in the EP with the intense action, but you do you my man

[@jonesakward3532]

@@HowardWimshurst but one thing I have always noticed is how he gets the motion right(?). Even if he animates on 1s, it always feels like the punch is really been thrown... Maybe it is because of his speeding/slowing up or down between motion. But even another thing is how he refused some frames to intensify the action(Like in Kamehameha, dragon Ball heroes)

[@jonesakward3532]

Reused*

[@HowardWimshurst]

​@@jonesakward3532 maybe you can do a video on it? I'm just not interested in the Toei animation style. I love the designs of DBZ and i am nostalgic about it but that's about as far as it goes for me. Too much camera shake, no battle tactics, no dexterity, no contrast, no restraint, no subtlety. The character moments in the series are beautiful, but no one wants to talk about them. Just all power and shaky flashy lights. I'm a little tired of it. I realize that i am treading a fine line between my animations and theirs, and this video I have made on impact frames hasn't helped that. I guess that's what happens when you stop being your authentic self and start trying to please the crowd. Well I'm going to start moving my content away from Shonen style so it doesn't get confused.

[@TheMr.PrinceKnight]

This is one of my favourite videos from you Howard. The impact frame technique is one of my favourites in anime animation and you made a great job with your example, Yutaka Nakamura, Yoshimichi Kameda and Katsumi Ishizuka are my favourite animators using Impact frames

[@Animash007]

The impact frame in your scene honestly make it looks so much better 👌🏼

[@arthur-per-du5082]

I was actualy loocking for a impact frame tutorial a week ego and you do a video about it just now ! perfect timing x) Very instructive video ty !!

[@seth8888]

I have been waiting for this! Thanks man! Love your tutorials!

[@snowboman]

I have been trying to study how impact frames actually work and there is very minimal resources online that teach on how to. Thank you so much for this content out here, it's truly appreciated.

[@Reanimatedyt]

This was informative and interesting to see. I'm not an animator, but I've always appreciated great animation, especially in regards to anime. Thanks for breaking this down man, really solid work!

[@DiabolicalJinx]

I have been searching for a tutorial like this for MONTHS! THANK YOU SO MUCH for explaining it in such an understandable way ♡♡

[@morticias5043]

Wow that light shone like crazy...I saw you animate the whole thing, but still felt like it was a real, bright light... Crazy how the mind works

[@ThatTCAT]

Your tips and tutorials are absolutely invaluable! I mostly make very simple and silly animations but I plan on using these techniques in future productions!

[@marcokrautwald1886]

sorry man can you punch the air again. didnt feel the impact

[@seanlowwei]

3:44 12:49 (Background darkens b4 impact frames) (high exposure after impact frame and slowly goes back to normal) 17:37 [GROUND BREAK]

[@imaniarts7654]

Yes, the video I’ve been waiting for From you

[@dyemos]

Literally just what I was looking for, it's awesome knowing this technique has such a freaking cool name!

[@PrinceAnims]

as an animator i would say this is very helpful thank you! im glad this came to my recommendation i will definitely use this in my latest animation project!

[@Ducks..]

@@narwhal5447 there is no software that can fast pace any fight scenes.

[@lylynguyen798]

I've been waiting for this one. Thank u sir

[@RemedieX]

I love impact frames! Thank you for this tutorial from 3 years later :)

[@kyleh1494]

Thank you so much! I can’t even begin to tell you how helpful this was!

[@violetberryartist8662]

Just wanna say that this was really helpful for my coming assignment , I had to make an impactful part of two astroids collapsing together. It was nice to find this video!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Awesome assignment!!

[@SweetGenjiProductions]

this was really instructive, I was trying to learn impact frames and this vid really explained it well, thank you

[@wenFFBE8372]

This is very rewarding for ppl who's new in animation. Thank you very much

[@21rudreshtmr]

one of the best animator on youtube!!

[@keevvvvinn]

thank u so much for this video i was searching all week for this content

[@sr.supreme5808]

I never knew the name of this, and I wanted to know how to do it and I was so hype when I saw that you posted a tutorial because your videos are 🔥

[@MiDaY_i]

TYSVM for this, i only draw stuff minimally on videos(i'm a horrible artist and struggle horribly) and i serious learn so much from your videos

[@worldsofpivotify]

Thank you for making these videos that actually are useful

[@GriffinAnimationAcademy]

Amazing mate! Thanks for sharing

[@purpleflower6139]

Very helpful! Going back and rewatching all of these videos to help me with the contest lol. Not saying I'm copying any of the animation! I just needed help on a impact scene.

[@RMAnimations]

perfect timing, im working on something similar. By the way, do you have tutorials on creating backgrounds for animation like the one you have in this video?

[@skillz_animate]

Try to study background sakuga

[@kmia6073]

Yey! Thanks for uploading tutorials

[@andreykonovalov6591]

Thank you so much for your videos! They are relly informative and useful!

[@HR-zg9ci]

Great content! Please keep on!

[@brookmusic8669]

I don’t even draw or make animations, but these videos are just to fun to watch!

[@fuyuto4795]

Thanks dude, your video really helped me a lot

[@ultimatumdweebium2965]

amazing video if school was like this people would learn out of love and passion all subjects should be thought like this keep doing what you are doing you are amazing i wanna be similar to you in the future

[@illshagyourgirlinit6301]

Awesome man

[@pachik0]

YES I NEED THIS

[@NinjaGamer820]

**Yutapon intensifies**

[@NaNa-mg2sz]

THANKS A LOT BRO !!!! keep up the good work

[@Diamond-vp9je]

Cool. Gotta try this when I get into animation

[@its_nukatron]

Thank you for this video Howard!!

[@ziel9474]

You always inspires me

[@darlalathan6143]

Animation goals!!1

[@Therealanimator101]

Even now this video is so useful for me when animating your such a amazing animator I one day wanna be like you man!

[@HowardWimshurst]

Glad to hear that!

[@primpsurapakpinyo6568]

This is very helpful, thank you so much

[@o2hirayu]

This will help me in the future, thanks alot!

[@rizrants]

Thank you this really helps!

[@Keyboard_ink]

I am VFX artist and Idk why but I tried this in live-action and OMG it works really well

[@Minidrako99]

Very necessary! Thanks ! :D

[@veenzbjorn8284]

This is so helpful thank you

[@aromaljv1827]

Really helpful brother

[@julienbrightside8635]

Some cool tips here. Definitely will remember this.

[@giulyanoviniciussanssilva2947]

Even before Inoue there are some mangaka who used these effects. But as much as he's not the first, or my favorite, but he's a huge inspiration to do these effects, or the Sumie art itself that uses these powerful dark brushes that in the drawing they represent the forms very well.

[@dceediary]

Woaaaah💕💕💕Thank You for this video🙌🙌🙌

[@finn5837]

YOURE SO AWESOME

[@LapseCreativityStudio]

This really helps

[@kgosivanwyk7535]

Thank you so...much for the tutorials

[@damnsonsonwhy3499]

Ty ive learnt abit about impact frames now

[@roblox-universes]

0:01 thanks now i csn put impact frames on my 3d animations :)

[@Drozeblep]

Yess finally thank you

[@Bigtyronethebootymaster]

Great video, genuinely great advice. Sadly I still am bad at impact frames

[@ernestoponsot3198]

2:07 that's not one of the drawings of takehiko inoue, its from the manga Sun Ken Rock by boichi. great video man, blessings!

[@paololarovere4182]

i got mad when he confused them

[@Luccas4941]

Specifically just the last one

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You deserve 1M subs

[@dieujustewycleff7796]

Thx its very helpful

[@activemotionpictures]

So cool!

[@amirafizul4f446]

good turorial. keep it up sensei

[@IzFanArt69]

Amazing!

[@akiani]

very helpful

[@animationwizards7673]

Gracias ha servido mucho

[@TIIZLEVRAI]

TNX GENIUSE, really i owe you one

[@michaelstolzer1660]

I peep the Gorillaz poster in the back great vid btw bro keep up the good work

[@altaica3522]

When bondrewd in made in abyss uses gangway you see those impact frames aswel, its really cool

[@dream.7752]

Wow.amazing.

[@james-bond-007]

thank you sir, i saw your videos ( atleast 5 nos ) all are good and informative..... வாழ்க வளர்க நன்றி

[@untonyto]

Amazing

[@UralMahiyanov]

Thanks

[@dawgthehell]

Tysm

[@brandonart267]

These Anime techniques are the best

[@kamiko8021]

Lol he got the "inoue" this time. Cool video dude

[@HowardWimshurst]

it took recording 4 attempts but I finally got it

[@UNIxo00]

We don't deserve you, you're literally one of the best youtubers i know, i can tell your genuine about teaching and that you really love what you do and that you really want your subscribers to learn art. Also, may i ask if you can do a video about v-cam movements during a fighting scene? Love your channel and you've inspired me into becoming an animator and im only 14 so there's a lot of time for me to improve! Can't thank you enough for letting me find my new favorite hobby, i've been learning by watching and observing human movements and anatomy for about 6 months now, and you're channel made me improve a lot. (I've posted a small animation i've made, would love if you could check it out!)

[@HowardWimshurst]

thank you very much! Nice video, that is a good start. A V-cam is a little box that pretends to be the camera which you can drag about and tween. A v cam works through flash actionscript, which makes it quite outdated by today's software. Other software has a VCam equivalent built in. I don't use Vcams anymore and I don't really recommend them. i have made a video which explains a variety of camera movements: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eXLKq6WwZbCLqJI Also this one might help kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmGtaYOsqdylpas

[@UNIxo00]

@@HowardWimshurst Thanks man!

[@akiani]

wheres the vid?

[@NooCapzEK]

Nice job ;)

[@CATELlegend1]

Nice tips! Maybe if you did 3 or 4 times the same negative colors-frame it would have even more impact.

[@EngineerDJ_Julius]

Flash explosions and flash craters never get old

[@fxfury5]

excellent

[@Cyber_N-7660]

The algorithm has brought me here :D

[@MasterOfDoK]

thanks

[@sonando2622]

very helpul

[@DrexlerAnthony]

Hi Howard, how are you? Excellent work, could you do a tutorial on how to animate a stage while the characters fight or move?

[@abubakaribrahim8379]

Nice

[@tristankeech4070]

Impact frames are my favourite part of animation

[@JoshuaRandyBuono]

The black solids for bars hurt try and use a adjustment layer and use motion tile and adjust the output height to whatever you want it’s makes the bars for you and at the same ratio so you don’t have to guess or adjust to make them fit and be the same size as well as technically making where the bars are transparent so you could pre comp and add a different color for the bars if you wanted or just pre comp and add it to the pre comp it does the same thing just don’t render with alpha

[@Tylerthegrappler]

You should also talk about the itano circus 🤞

[@Dos-mv4nv]

Thx about this