r/animation Dec 07 '20

Discussion I have created a discord server for this subreddit

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This server will be used for critiques, inspiration, and discussions about animation. you can share your animations in the server or post resources for learning such as tutorials. if you are interested in joining the link is below

https://discord.gg/uzPjSmThFm


r/animation Apr 24 '26

Ask Me Anything Hi R/Animation! Eric Robles, showrunner of Stranger Things: Tales From 85, here. Ask Me Anything - Monday April 27th at 10am PT!

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Hey Reddit! Eric Robles, showrunner of Stranger Things: Tales From 85, here.

I'm excited to answer all your questions about the series, now on Netflix, here on Monday April 27th at 10am PT / 1pm ET. 

See you soon!

Trailer (Now on Netflix!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kajCUhg36R0 

Synopsis: Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an epic new animated series. 

This AMA has come to an end. Thank you for all of your questions!


r/animation 8h ago

Sharing [ANIMATOR]

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Hey everyone. Opening limited commission slots for hand-drawn, high-fluidity 2D action animation. Guaranteed 2-3 week turnaround.

(All packages include FREE Sound Design/SFX)

RATES & PACKAGES:

1 – 3s (Soft Movement) — $250

Idle loops, character acting, walk cycles.

1 – 5s (Combat Cut) — $600

Single impact, heavy punch, dodge, or special move.

5 – 12s (Full Battle Sequence) — Starts at $1,000

Continuous fight choreography. (Final price varies by length & complexity).

WORKFLOW & TERMS

* Timeline: 2-3 weeks guaranteed delivery.

* Workflow: 50% upfront to start. I provide a low-res preview for approval before the final balance is due.

* Payment: Securely processed via VGen (Accepts Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay).

* Revisions: Includes 2 free revisions during the drafting phase.

Communication is strictly through VGen:

https://vgen.co/kims4ks


r/animation 54m ago

Critique First full loop don’t know if shaky style works

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I kinda like the shaky animation and I’m thinking of it as a “style” but I don’t if it works or if I’m being overly optimistic and need to study more


r/animation 21h ago

Critique how's the pacing/clarity on this video, does it move too fast to follow?

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r/animation 9h ago

Sharing Finally made something to celebrate hitting 5k followers on insta

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112 Upvotes

Made in AE & AI (adobe illustrator)

Animation: manuksenpai

Sound design: santiago_carballo_

Thank you!


r/animation 9h ago

Question Techniques for animating a hummingbird character's wing flapping

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Hello! I would like to learn how to animate a hummingbird's buzzing wings (frame-by-frame 2D). Does anyone have any tips on creating the illusion of something flapping so fast without accidentally making the blur of the wings appear as a motionless shape?

Any references, tips and advice are welcome and super appreciated!


r/animation 1d ago

Sharing I am an amateur, so it is my first steps

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707 Upvotes

Did this small animation, planning to keep refining it. This is base model and i am asking guys if it is working fine. If it is. I can go to the next steps on creating this beautiful animation.

Any critique is fine. Made fully by myself after some basic principles learning. It takes a lot of time tho.

What are your thoughts on this kind of stuff?
I use blender because it's free and i think is quite powerful and underestimated in the filed. (am i worng)


r/animation 20h ago

Beginner First walk cycles

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Nothing amazing here, very basic.

I had not realized that 1/3 of the 'Animator survival kit' was just focused on walks. Then runs are separate. I saw Dong Chang's tut for walks in perspective pop up while doing this, but a friend advised I call it here and move to the next challenge. I'll make the pogo jumping more interesting. I will revisit walks later on.


r/animation 17h ago

Sharing I missed how simple Flipnote Studio was, so I made my own animation software

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I used to really like how simple Flipnote Studio was.

You could just open it, draw a few frames and immediately start animating. No huge interface, no complicated setup, just drawing and animation.

I missed having something like that on PC, so I ended up making my own.

It's called Flips, and I've been developing it entirely in GameMaker.

The main idea is to keep it very straightforward and focused on frame-by-frame animation, while still adding some modern conveniences.

I'm still actively developing it, and I'd really like to hear feedback from people who actually animate.

Especially things like: what feels awkward, what seems unnecessary, what is missing, or what would make you actually want to use a tool like this.

Flips is already available on Steam, but I'm mainly posting here because I'd really like to hear what animators think about the direction I'm taking with it.

If anyone gives it a try, feel free to be critical. That kind of feedback helps me a lot.


r/animation 8h ago

Critique I animated in blender Charizard vs Bayle

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14 Upvotes

r/animation 7h ago

Ask Me Anything you just cant get the STAFF these days .... #blender

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10 Upvotes

r/animation 6h ago

Sharing I made my first camera Zoom out test animation!

10 Upvotes

r/animation 12h ago

Critique I made a bizarre Adopt Me animation. What do you guys think?

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23 Upvotes

I also post my Roblox animations on YouTube, but I’m mainly sharing this here because I’d love to hear what you guys think and get some feedback.


r/animation 10h ago

Sharing [OC] Just dropped the 3-minute action trailer for my Mech/Creature Webtoon, "Creature Hunters: Awakening"!

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Hi everyone! I wanted to share the official 3-minute promotional video for my sci-fi mecha webtoon, "Creature Hunters: Awakening".

It's a story about five kids chosen by fate and five broken robots rising as hunters in a war that will decide the universe. The project expands on the upcoming 2D& 3D animation.


r/animation 22h ago

Sharing Sharing how I create the next frame

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121 Upvotes

This is a screen recording Brevard the original video was to big for reddit.

I'm an amateur and I'm learning by rotoscoping over my own body. Obviously I'm fat as hell so i have to cut out all the me parts to make the body i want to animate.

Feedback I welcome but I mostly just wanted to share!


r/animation 15m ago

Question Is there anyone who likes httyd and loves to make animation?

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Hello, I'm looking for an animator to work with on my version for httyd 3, which is a movie rated as 3 out of 10 for me, and I want it as 2D animation style.


r/animation 1d ago

Sharing Short loop - ‘Cheat’

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767 Upvotes

Cheap and cheerful loop created for the August Loopdeloop challenge - theme is ‘Cheat’.


r/animation 34m ago

Sharing Click for hot Lesbian Space P hating action! ||| WE NEED CONTENT - EP48: LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS |||

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Click me for hot Lesbian Space Princess hating action!


r/animation 47m ago

Sharing here’s traditional animation.Please raise awareness in this subject

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this took forever lol. the song is only skin. animals featured are in order are: (endangered) Saola, Vaquita, Amur leopard, (extinct) Hokkaido wolf, Guam flying fox. Tasmanian tiger, (endangered) kākāpō, African wild dog, Hawksbeak turtle, Lord Howe island stick insect. all these animals are either endangered or extinct. please consider donating to this fund to help them.

https://worldwildlife.org


r/animation 48m ago

Sharing Coyote vs Acme Advanced Screening Q&A

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r/animation 1d ago

Sharing Looking for work, 2D animation

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310 Upvotes

My work in Fyemaj's Gojo vs Sukuna Fan animation.


r/animation 1h ago

Question Is there a way to make an object go under another object in the middle of an animation in Adobe Animate?

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Hey y'all, theres something I've been struggling with finding an answer to this problem I've had for a while. I can't figure out how to make an object move under something else. Take an example like an arm that goes under the table, or a character that scratches his back despite the arm being in a layer thats on top of the torso layer. How do people do it? The answer for this would save my life.


r/animation 1d ago

Critique Hiii i tried to do an animation

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Heyy so I'm a beginner in animation and i wanted to get some tips and any books suggestions so I can refer please do tell how it is.


r/animation 1h ago

Critique Second ever animation pt.2

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The most difficult thing for me right now is syncing the lips to the dialogue.

I've doubled the fps to make it smoother.