{"id":86452,"date":"2022-05-23T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/?p=86452"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:08:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T06:08:22","slug":"how-to-animate-on-procreate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.online-tech-tips.com\/how-to-animate-on-procreate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Animate on Procreate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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For artists using the iPad, the art program Procreate is one of the most powerful applications available. There are thousands of brushes to choose from, endless color combinations, and a vast array of tools they can utilize.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One feature of Procreate<\/a> that makes the program stand out among many other art apps is its animation capabilities. You can easily create short animations on Procreate and export them in multiple formats. This can be useful for animating larger projects in sections, storyboarding, YouTube intros, or just creating a simple animated GIF. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Procreate made this feature user-friendly, so you don\u2019t have to worry if you\u2019re a beginner. Let\u2019s learn how to make your first Procreate animation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Animate on Procreate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After opening Procreate, you\u2019ll first need to start a new canvas. Follow the steps below to begin your animation project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Tap on the plus<\/strong> icon in the top-right corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    1. Select the size of the canvas you want. Keep in mind that if you decide to export your animation, it will stay the same size. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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      1. Your new blank canvas will open. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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        If you\u2019ve used Procreate before, you\u2019re probably familiar with the tools here, and we can get started with the animation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Tap on the wrench<\/strong> icon in the top left to open the Actions<\/strong> menu. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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          1. Tap on Canvas<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Turn on Animation Assist<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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              The Animation Assist Interface<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Once you enable the Animation Assist feature, you\u2019ll see a new panel at the bottom of your screen. This is what you\u2019ll want to focus on most while you\u2019re animating. There are a few different parts of this panel you should understand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Settings:<\/strong> The Settings button allows you to change various animation and frame options, such as whether the animation loops or plays in one shot, the frames per second, and onion skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              If you\u2019re unfamiliar with animation terminology, onion skin lets you see all the other frames you have already drawn. It\u2019s helpful to keep your animation smooth. Here you can change the amount of onion skin frames and the onion skin opacity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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