How To Make Your Own Anime Animation At Home

The "Mind Reader" anime I created and animated. If you follow the instructions below, you will be able to design your own anime as well.

There is no doubt that anime design has become of interest to many, especially since tools are available these days, and because young people are fond of anime. Every person wants to design and produce an episode, or even an anime scene, from their own work, in order to show their creativity and ideas, and to share their unique talent with the world. Therefore, I came to you with ideas and suggestions to help you start designing your own movie with the quality of Japanese anime. Now, let's go to the steps.

• The idea :

It must be an idea that has never been in the arena before, and do not forget that anime is one of the most difficult arts of all. Try to come up with an idea that pulls the follower and makes them not stop watching. The best way to come up with an idea is to watch a group of translated anime and try to record every idea you like on a sheet of paper. When you finish, keep the ideas that you want to quote. You have two solutions: either you merge the ideas, or you come up with an idea derived from the quotes.

• Scenario:

It is one of the foundations of anime, and it is what guides you according to the idea of the anime. Before you write the script, divide the number of pages so as not to prolong the writing on each page. It is necessary during scriptwriting to write the dialogue of the characters. However, I personally advise you to write the dialogue of the characters after you completely finish the script, because writing them together may not allow you to create an interesting dialogue, and you may confuse the dialogue with events.

Add table and split scenes

In order not to fall into big trouble, decide before starting whether you want to work in "anime" or "cartoon," because there is a difference between them. Anime has a distinct character, and working on it is more accurate and more difficult. As for cartoons, it is easier, and the work for you is simpler.

• Drawing :

Supposedly, when you say anime, the drawings must truly be anime, and this is a mistake many people make when they do not know the difference between anime and other styles. Anime has a unique quality, and your characters must be distinguished by that. The drawing and characters must align with one another. For example, if you want an arrogant character, the drawing must express that; otherwise, viewers will not notice the character's traits. So, try as much as possible to link your drawing with your character's characteristics.

We quickly design the character to visualize what he looks like

• Scenes :

After preparing the story and the characters, it is now time to prepare the clips for the anime movie, which determine how the characters move, the camera, and the things around them. Each scene must be unique in its character, especially those that express the state of the characters, the most important circumstances they pass by, or an important and memorable moment. Add to that zooming in and out, and the shots in which the camera is at different angles, for example, from the ceiling or near the face of the character. One of the most important shots that you should pay attention to is action, so it should be fun and lightning-fast, especially as it contains a large number of effects.

We paint scenes without fine detail, only the important lines with the movement of the camera in red

• Backgrounds :

Before starting the animation, draw all the backgrounds for the animation using Photoshop, not Elton Boom, because Photoshop backgrounds are more beautiful and give more realism. Alternatively, if you prefer, paint the background you want just before the desired scene.

• Animating :

And now we have come to the fun part, which is the animation, "Animation," and here you must use your own program, which allows you to design animation. I recommend Toon Boom Harmony; it is the best and easiest. It gives you a lot of options that help you in professional movie production.

Animate one of the anime scenes you made

• Editing :

After completing your film and doing everything, the last step remains, which is editing. Save the entire video and put it in your favorite editing program, where you start by cutting and erasing scenes that you do not want or changing their places. You may add some text to explain something to the viewer and not lose sight of the most important elements of the film, namely music and sounds. There is no film that is free of them, so add sound effects for each movement, such as the sound of water at the tap, the sound of stones when they break, or the sound of an explosion.

• Music :

Add music that expresses the situation in front of you. One of the most important things in any animated movie is dubbing, so all you have to do is add your voice and read your dialogue in the scenario. To change the tone of your voice, add effects to it. If you would like to make it easier for yourself, invite your siblings or friends to join you in dubbing the film. Assign each character a voice from your friends, make them read the script well, and let them know the emotions they must convey during the scenes. Once everything is arranged, sit in a quiet place and record the voices of your friends individually, not together, as it is much easier.

You can use any editing program you want

• Advices :

You need to be in a quiet place to be attentive to your work.

Hire some friends to help you with some errands so you can finish quickly.

Don't speed up your performance; you want the animation to be smooth, so take your time.

Retry if you fail to design the animation; not everything works out.

If movement becomes difficult for you, you can use an animation from any anime movie.

When you are borrowing a scene from another anime, do not try to copy it all, but change it.

• Tips to make it easy for you:

Draw backgrounds before anything else, and draw front accessories, such as a tree, chair, wall, etc.

When you move, do not color after each direct movement; you must completely finish moving so that things do not get confused.

Color after you finish moving.

Add shadows; this is something you shouldn't lose sight of because it gives aesthetic value to your movie.

If there are scenes that need effects, add them using another effects program.

Do not animate more than one character, as this may make it difficult for you.

Final scene from one of my anime, after doing all the previous steps

• Information :

You have to bear in mind that work like this requires patience and effort, so do not think that it is easy, because doing one scene requires a large staff. However, it is not impossible for you to make your film, because the tools and programs have become available now. You have to be prepared with the idea and the story before starting, so as not to stop in the middle of your work. Divide the number of hours per day, and it is preferable to work at least 6 hours a day, with a break every 3 hours.

By following these steps, you will have finished designing a professional anime movie from your home, and with both hands. It is very easy; you just have to be a talented person who is determined to reach their goal in the world of anime design.

Also, here are links to anime work that you made on YouTube, so that you know it is possible and not impossible.

This is my first anime movie ever, and it won the admiration of many. Since then, I have been continuously improving and progressing in animation.

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