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Just a time-lapse sketch of a pig character I will likely use in a future book example. I plan to video-capture the next step which is to import and trace the image using vector drawing tools in Flash and/or Toon Boom Animate. Ultimately I will animate this character as well. The drawing program used in this video is Autodesk’s SketchBook Pro. ©Mudbubble LLC

Just testing the Flash Exporter (Quicktime) for my next Adobe article.

My latest Adobe Developer Connection article examines animation techniques using the Bone tool in Flash CS4.

As the Flash Animation course teacher at Sessions Online School of Design, I am constantly providing feedback to students about the work they submit for each lesson. Since Flash animation is such a visual medium, I have found screen capturing and YouTube to be the perfect teaching tools. This is an actual student’s submission.

Students can attend MAX 2009 for the discounted price of $199 for a full conference pass and $99 for a day pass! That’s 80% off the full registration price.

To register, go to the MAX registration page, and use discount code STU691. And you will be required to provide valid student identification.

This is an incredible opportunity, so spread the word. Let’s see hundreds, or thousands, of students at MAX this year!

Oh, and teachers are invited too, and should use discount code EDU966 to get the full conference pass for $995.

I just published an article on Toon Boom Animate and its “Parenting Layers” feature. I’ll be writing and posting more as I continue to play with and learn this wonderfully powerful program

Steven Withrow is a brilliant author who graciously asked me to contribute to his new book:
Secrets of Digital Animation.
“Secrets of Digital Animation sets out to demonstrate and showcase a range of cutting-edge work, new techniques, and influential practitioners within all forms of contemporary animation, from anime to flashware, and from animated shorts to machinima, offering creative hints and tips from the genre masters. This book offers young practitioners, and those interested in broadening their skills, an insider’s view of the fast evolving work of animation; showcasing professionals and their creations, working methods, and inspiration, along with jargon-busting explanations and easy to follow demonstrations. Stunning examples of finished work are shown alongside conceptual drawings and works in progress. The book contains practical advice and case studies that explore the professional techniques behind designing innovative characters and fantastical worlds, and bringing them to life.”

A brand new Toon Boom blog focused entirely on how Animate can make your animation life a lot easier. Spread the word!

A reporter for KPVI-TV, local NBC affiliate comments about RockFREE from the E3 conference (time-stamp 4:30):