Step 1: Rough Animation
turn on animation assist
click on the background frame and turn background on
sketch out frames (it’s easier to sketch first and then do line art)
start w/ simple shapes (circle for head, triangle for body, oval for shoes)
frame rate: 10 fps
rough example:
Step 2: Lines
create a group to draw the final line art over the sketch
new layer → combine down



use perfect circle for head
Brush settings:
brush: inking → ink bleed
no taper
40-50% stabilization
size 3%



Lines example:
Step 3: Color
color palette by scene
(see color reference)