How to Create Your First Animated Film

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[@fay4242]

00:00 Intro 0:32 Space date 4 1:13 Idea 1:43 Storyboard 2:57 Animatic 3:48 Concept art 5:20 Recording dialogue 5:46 Rough background 5:49 Rough animation 6:58 Clean background 7:09 Clean animation 7:51 Colour animation 8:01 Background 8:32 Compositing 8:55 Credits 9:26 Sound design 9:53 Outro 10:28 Summary 10:55 Patreon Thank you for this amazing video ❤

[@giraffedoesabackflip3564]

Thanks, bro.

[@Cxssiekxy]

Love you bro 😊❤

[@FloridaBlack]

Anybody like the work whit me on the project?

[@Bigcash248]

Thank you

[@jethroblairdeffotabue]

Thank you very much. Which software do you use to implement ?

[@sydneytalks4254]

living for the microphone attached to a ruler

[@Kirby_M]

pretty soon it will be on a knife, this is only the beginning of her transformation into Ethan Becker

[@bemlok]

Family Friendly Ethan Becker

[@Complecx]

thats how i knew this video was gonna be the one

[@makeoversbymeme2077]

Yessss

[@mish720media]

I literally liked the video after noticing that 🤣😂🤣

[@erinxphoenix]

As someone who's making their first animated film at university, thank you for this video 🙇‍♀

[@theeddytor3490]

in case u still haven't started photoshop is best place for animation. second best krita, third best blender grease pencil. although grease pencil is actually 1000times better than Psd and krita if you know how to do it right way because grease pencil is complicated. but best software for experts good luck with your project

[@Thedarkknight749]

Do you know of any animation app that's on play store?

[@twkadventures]

@@theeddytor3490 Photoshop is for stills. Can you illustrate (pun intended) what you mean by best place for animation? Why wouldn't Adobe Animate be...since...it's....well, in the name?

[@kattyani]

@@Thedarkknight749flipaclip

[@kagemushashien8394]

@@theeddytor3490 Best for beginner?

[@NTH0921]

Bro, as a professional filmmaker with credits, STOP calling yourself a non-professional because you may not have the credits. This is LEGIT the work of a professional. Absolutely wonderful work!

[@tonkable]

Love this. Making a short film felt so daunting until I did a 48 hour one, though this breaks it down into such un-intimidating sections that it feels even easier!

[@tamuanimations]

I agree! I just jumped straight into making one and it took me 7 months but at least I can say I finish my first short film now and I am proud but yeah I will definelty be taking the advice from this video for future projects

[@shreyaskotian1654]

I just came here after reading an article of how animators are struggling to get right pay from studios. Now after watching your video I can see their perspective very clearly. If such a short film took such a long time and effort, can't imagine how tough it is to make those action animes. Truly amazing work and kudos to all animators for making amazing art. And great explanation on the process.

I'm starting my first short animation right now and this video help me a LOT! Thank you. Soon I will come back here to show you my first short animation. I'm very excited!

[@CosmicExilityFan69]

Are u a yt

[@ibthisamm2863]

Hi can you help I want make my own animated movie where should I learn

[@KeshArt]

I frekin love your space date series! And kudos to you for doing all of these literally in your own👏👏👏👏👏

[@jayavelrajan]

Hey kesh!! student of your cartooning people from life course !! Also, is this the same work progress for your "Starfish story" film too?? I loved that soo much

[@vvarriur]

me trying to make my first ever animation: 💀

[@blamedtie2008]

Lol

[@ArmaniScott-uk4dl]

Right lol

[@dharanyanatarajan2570]

How about now are you create anything?

[@darylmakhambera627]

How has it been?

[@susilocahyo6006]

Just do it, don talk talk so many

[@papagooseonline]

For the free animation programs I recommend Blender. I'm using the Grease pencil option for 2D animation, but you can also mix it with 3D if it's needed. I do most of my concept sketches in Krita because I'm used to raster based sketching since Grease pencil is basically working with vectors/vertices but you could do it all in Blender too(I do this out of habit probably). Krita also has animation workspace but I haven't tried it only because I got used to Blender first. (I have some short animations on my channel all done in Blender (･ω

[@welcome_to_nowhere]

firealpaca is another option, but I wouldn't recommend it for larger animated projects (from personal experience)

[@giggling_stars]

Opentoonz is another great option for anyone looking into free programs made for 2d specifically! It has character rigs, tweening, raster AND vector layers, lots of special effects, and more! Its what I use to animate all my vids :D (except for my one blender one lol)

[@CharlieConcepts-pw9ur]

@@cringeneer5490 its a good program, but they won't give you any more updates unless you do the monthly subscription payment model. Which has decreased their value proposition a good bit. Though their pricing is still better than adobe.

[@fabioandresmorenosaavedra1939]

What about OpenToonz? Tks.

[@fabioandresmorenosaavedra1939]

@@tomatoisred6966 Adobe Animate

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for sharing how to create an animated short. It’s wonderful watching a true artist at work.

[@watsak6840]

Thank you so much Jackie! I got lost and overwhelmed easily in the process but watching you wrapping the whole process up really helps a lot trying to grab the whole picture, thank you so much.

[@SketchySquirrel]

Great video. You laid out the process in such that it seems so approachable, thank you for that. You mentioned at the end free alternatives for the tools that you used. I would recommend looking for open source tools, as these will often be high quality with a large community, while also being free, so I thought I would just jump in to give some examples. Script: Trelby KIT Scenarist Libre office Concept art: Krita Blender (Grease Pencil) Gimp Animatic / Story Board: Blender + StoryPencil addon Storyboarder Background art: Krita Gimp Animation: OpenToonz, Blender (again) Krita Audio: Audacity for sfx and dialogue Muse score - music LMMS - music Video editing / composition: Blender, (It may surprise you to know that Blender, a primarily 3D modeling tool, has some really good compositing and video editing tools) I really hope that these help. If I've left anything out, please feel free to add to my sugesstions. Thank you again for taking the time to introduce such a complicated topic in such an approachable way.

[@JackieDroujko]

Great suggestions!

[@papagooseonline]

I second all of this and would also add DaVinci Resolve for video editing and even Audio editing. It has a free version with lots of useful tools.

[@MicDoesThings]

Antonio's backgrounds are amazing and your style is faultless. Very informative, I have subscribed straight away and I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@muizojulari2775]

As a self taught animator, this video just simplified the process for me. Thanks!

[@fimvie]

This actually was very inspiring and informative! The whole process definitely seems less intimidating now ahah❤

[@JRBeast-nw3xg]

This is helpful, I’ve been really looking into doing animation and want do it as a career definitely but I’m always unsure on how or where to start. It’s great that I stumbled across this, thanks.

[@danielweir9253]

Thank you for all you share Jackie, always appreciate your art advice!

[@PeaceOfArt7]

you are my absolute favorite animation professor

[@Vicious-scribbles]

Thank you so much for making this! It’s hard to really start working on projects, but you make it sound so approachable and feasible. It’s clear you have fun and that’s so encouraging to see.

[@williamtpenningtonart]

Very inspiring. New subscriber. I'm a motion Designer and have had my web series delayed for 8 years!! A lot of procrastination and being a perfectionist has held me back. I'm fixing that this year.

[@SuPeRg4meCrAfT]

thank youuuu I really needed a video like this to clear things up and not get lost in details

[@mebrialiyeva]

I already made a 20 sec short film based on a song called "Здравствуй" and now I'm working on a bigger project, a short film around 2 minutes called "The Dreamer". Thank you so much for the tips they're really helpful

[@professorcrafter]

want to collaborate by any chance?

[@AhoTakoyaki]

My short film is called "Rudy & Maggy". It'll be out before June 14th (I'm almost done with it)😅

[@1-800-FEEL-GOOD]

Date saved in the calendar!✌

[@elenadroujko9562]

Thank you for sharing your great knowledge and helpful insights with us!! ❤

[@Losjo4093]

im currently making an animation in the 3d software blender and its about a lump of something that gets found by a human and the lump gets scared...... gets chased by the military the lump falls off the cliff. Im currently in the layout phase of animating. I have finished the script and made a story board and everything. I have even started doing temperary voice lines. And all of this in only 19 days :D

[@AmanKumar-sf9pd]

I JUST started doing animatics on my channel, been trying a couple of stuff. And for now I do them traditionally. I don't have access to digital art rn but this REALLY HELPS ...thank you

[@tamuanimations]

I just finished my first short film and although I didn’t have this video to reference I will definitely be using this for the future :) thank you

[@punkw4449]

Thank you for sharing your process. I greatly appreciate it.

[@BrinkleyComics]

This was an incredibly helpful look at making animations. Thank you!

[@jackasmile6517]

step zero: get some talented friends

[@Furry-on-a-journey]

Step -1 make friends :(

[@ryanrdlps]

I'm glad the twelve principles of animation were thrown in as a bonus tip.

[@mferreirafaria]

That's an awesome video, thx a lot! Really motivated to start animating!

[@2CDARE]

Jackie Droujko. Thank you for making me more focused and inspired.

[@Dardasha_Studios]

This is brilliant. I watched it before you made this video. Sublime!! Multifarious skills!!

[@NickKhoo]

so many great tips! thanks so much. Makes me realise I have heaps to learn about animation

[@heymrcody]

The mic on the ruler is giving Ethan Becker vibes 😂

[@jeanmm2996]

This is really great! Absolutely I'm a wannabe-beginner. This feels accessible. Thank you!

[@AlexGriggAnimation]

Killer guide Jackie!

[@Vip_gaming9]

Love the space date ❤❤ amazing work ❤

[@nick2nutting]

This was huge. Thank you!

[@windwalker14]

This is a brilliant guide!

[@BCGraphixArt]

Loved this!!!

[@arkanimation9833]

Earthly Comforts was my first short and really been wanting to make a new one with the character who starred in it.

[@TRwellStories]

That is Increadible

[@kellyjohnson768]

Jackie is a damn genius at this animation game!

[@PulloffPrime]

Can I just take a moment to say, before I even know if this tutorial is going to help me or not, you have the best microphone I have ever seen in my life lol

[@keyframeclips]

Great video, nice simple breakdown of the steps. It was before seeing this video but I have made one short film so far, it’s called “The Fleeting Flame”.

[@justinazigmantaite9005]

You're amazing, helped a lot, thank you!

[@heinschultz8970]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to make it and sharing your insights. Blender's 2D animation pipeline "Grease Pencil" is pretty robust lately. Obviously blender is free and open source so massive save there. There is also a growing community of artists switching to Blender for 2D animation work as the subscription services are getting tough to afford. So give blender a try. The learning curve is steep, I won't lie, but try to push through. Its really fantastic especially if you use the 3D aspects of Blender along with Grease Pencil.

[@stephtodraw]

This is a very super helpful video and I appreciate it! Thank you!

[@fayyazb]

Super! Thank you for sharing!

[@user-vu3kk2fm2j]

this was super useful thank you for making such good tutorial!

[@user-bh3pf1vn8l]

so amazing!!

[@blehpp7192]

The fact that you've made so many original animated shorts and still claim not to be a professional animator is BONKERS like girl, you're a pro recognise your skills!!!!

[@tamuanimations]

lol tbh I can’t even blame her I know for sure I am not near that level yet but even so I feel like I’ll always think my art isn’t enough but honestly as long as it isn’t a toxic view on it it should be fine but I guess at some point you gotta admit you are a professional right? 😅

[@action16x2]

6:53 do not she said she is a professional animator (sorry if I don't hear right English is not my first language)

[@KlasikComics]

Great tips you just laid out for we beginners…you’re doin’ a good job 👍🏼

[@ThatMelaninLife]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I’m working on a short film now and this is super encouraging!

[@tamuanimations]

I was too and just finish but am so using this video in the future lol

[@GulziraMuqimova]

Which programm

[@isaacramos09]

I animate, or at least draw, frames in Krita, feel like it's a pretty decent free alternative to TV Paint (though I would love to have TV Paint) and I'll import frames into Blender as planes. I'm not too savvy with the Grease Pencil in Blender yet, but it seems like a solid option as well. I use Blender primarily for 3D (unsurprisingly).

[@jezhall]

love this!

[@markleon2164]

Thank you for the tips.Its harder than I thought, but with passion and dedication to my craft, its gonna happen.

[@Tn.876]

Thank you!

[@KhanOfMir]

Hello Jackie, I would like to thank you for your helpful videos because after all these months they helped me to make and finish my first short film and post it on KZbin. Thanks again

[@dilayehutarekegn5885]

I saw your works in your channel and its great

[@KhanOfMir]

@@dilayehutarekegn5885 Thank you!

[@barbi111]

Great tips, thanks!

[@Sandyoo6026]

I love watching Jackie. She’s my comfort KZbinr who makes me laugh and teaches me a lot. Thanks Jackie♥️

[@jonlauria]

Thank you Jackie

[@TheWeakenedWarrior]

Great information. Thanks!

[@jazzy8391]

Perfect timing, I've been wanting to make my first short film.

[@ZaraDreams2Live4]

Love it❤

[@JoyceW-Art]

This was so helpful! Thank you :)

[@jimbean4815]

100% great vid. one of my favs!

[@trenttheracingturtle]

Great advice, thanks!

[@SCULLCONTROL]

Super Nice Explanation ! and of course Cool Animation !

[@NerffedLivin]

You’re the best 🥰☺️🥹 thank you 🙏

[@epikinkcom]

Super helpful, thank you!!!

[@slamotte]

I've watched a few videos and they sound like math and science, it was quite discouraging. This was a really clear and helpful pipeline to follow. You've relieved my anxiety and removed my discouragement. Thank you.

[@SoluchistylesShorts]

Thanks so much for this, it’s was very helpful ❤

[@xxLJEGTxx]

This was so useful thank you Jackie your a life saver 👏👏

[@giuseppefiorenza5077]

Always being afraid to express myself. I am a digital marketing specialist, working with Bip Bops and numbers and statistics, I often have to work with content creators and since I am a creative undercover I have never tried to make something creative of my own but to male others' work out for good, getting interactions, make them sell and stuff. Now I am tired of hiding and am going to go out there and make my own informative cartoons about hemp. Don't care how much it tales, the travel is going to be funny and glorious. This video was the last drop, the motivation I needed. Thank you!

[@mariiamatiukha6018]

This was very useful, thanks a lot❤❤❤

[@yumeh2960]

Thank you very much for this explanation! I'm 15 and wanted to participate in a talent competition. I wanted to do animation, but I've only ever animated short 30 seconds at least of simple no background animation. This will be a big jump from my usual, but I'll do good :D

[@MovieSE812]

fire quick story 🔥

[@dalsaniyarevabhai1437]

Great teacher I had never seen that like you teach....

[@AdrianZak-kc6xn]

i love this video! thx so much! ;)

[@glintytv]

Such a great video

[@FEELING_ECCHI]

Thx for the video ✌️

[@MrAlejo58]

I have been working in animation films for over 20 years, but I always prefer to watch videos about how others do it. I myself prefer Adobe Animate for animation, and Adobe Premier for editing.

[@RamBAnimations]

that was really helpful

[@anna1designer]

I am making a short animation film during my break before I get a new contract, but I am not good at AE and sounds effect, so I will make something simple XD Your film is amazing by the way!

[@dillonjohnson5530]

Animated Megalo Station (Blaire Rastaneo) on Adobe Animate after animating Sylvia Wescott/Bubblebeamer (Anna Kendrick), Tyler Gunnels/Mallethrash (Ben Stiller) and Alexandrio MacStonicle (Nicolas Cage) on ToonBoom Harmony.

[@callofduty3807]

That short film looks pretty cool.

[@aivanjaydematangal9349]

Thankyouuuu ❤

[@SlimesBroomSquad]

Thank you. Now this is useful.

[@leonardomedina5934]

Wow amazing

[@Kjkillsday]

Thx so much

[@AlanWalkerFan1357]

Thank you so muchhh

[@user-uw7lu2sp5n]

Thank you so much

[@r3d._.p4nda]

It's 4 am, and I have the urge to animate scenes for characters I love. I've attempted a few animations before but never really knew what program to use, nor how to properly animate it

[@CodeKorph]

Phuz wow! So I had to.make my studio of my animated series I'm making it up for the holidays

[@KoolKoalaVr]

i always wanted to make a animation and now I know how!

[@biswojitsahoo2031]

You are great buddy Best of luck