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Description

Cartoon Animator 4, which was previously branded as CrazyTalk Animator, is a versatile 2D animation tool suitable for both beginners and experienced users. This software allows you to transform static images into animated characters, utilize your facial expressions to control those characters, and create lip-sync animations directly from audio files. Additionally, it enables the creation of 3D parallax effects, the production of 2D visual effects, and provides access to a wealth of content resources, all while integrating seamlessly with a robust Photoshop workflow for rapid character customization. While facial animation can be a complex task, particularly when attempting to rotate a character’s face, Reallusion effectively simplifies the process for 2D artists. Thanks to Cartoon Animator, animating characters has become both efficient and easy, and it also integrates smoothly with After Effects to achieve a polished, professional result. By utilizing the AE script, you can easily reconstruct exported Cartoon Animator projects into layers within After Effects, enhancing your animation capabilities further. This integration allows animators to combine the strengths of both platforms, resulting in dynamic and intricate animations.

Description

This comprehensive hand-drawn animation software is compatible with iPad, Android, Mac, and Windows platforms. It is robust enough to meet the demands of professional animators while remaining user-friendly for those just starting out. With this application, you can create traditional hand-drawn animations wherever you are. The timeline allows for an unlimited number of layers and lets you easily adjust the exposure length of individual frames, accommodating both pose-to-pose and straight-ahead animation styles. Features like onion skinning, preview playback, and timeline scrubbing enhance your workflow. You can also import audio tracks for lip-syncing and video clips for rotoscoping purposes. The app comes with customizable brushes and is compatible with pressure-sensitive devices such as Samsung S-Pen and others. Additionally, it supports various styluses including the Apple Pencil, Logitech Crayon, Adonit, and Wacom for iPad users. You have the ability to control the framerate and resolution, and you can export your creations as Quicktime videos, GIFs, or image sequences. Furthermore, RoughAnimator projects can easily be imported into popular software like Adobe Flash/Animate, After Effects, and Toon Boom Harmony. This makes RoughAnimator a standout choice as the most powerful hand-drawn animation tool within its price category, ensuring that animators of all skill levels can bring their visions to life.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Adobe After Effects No 
Adobe Animate No 
Rokoko Yes 
Toon Boom Harmony No 

Integrations

Adobe After Effects Yes 
Adobe Animate Yes 
Rokoko No 
Toon Boom Harmony Yes 

Pricing Details

$29.95 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$5.99 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Reallusion

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.reallusion.com/cartoon-animator/

Vendor Details

Company Name

RoughAnimator

Founded

2009

Country

United States

Website

www.roughanimator.com

Product Features

Animation

Collaboration Tools No 
Customizable Branding No 
Drag & Drop No 
Media Library No 
Social Sharing No 
Templates No 
Text Overlay No 
Text to Video No 
Voice-Over No 

Presentation

3D Objects Yes 
Animations & Transitions Yes 
Audio Content Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Content Library Yes 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Media Library Yes 
Offline Editing Yes 
Offline Presenting Yes 
Screen Sharing Yes 
Search/Filter Yes 
Templates Yes 
Video Content Yes 

Product Features

Animation

Collaboration Tools No 
Customizable Branding No 
Drag & Drop No 
Media Library No 
Social Sharing No 
Templates No 
Text Overlay No 
Text to Video No 
Voice-Over No 

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