RobThanatos 2009-01-02 05:50:41

Do a couple of tests before you get stated, like walking and whatever ells you plan to animate. Don't just do one and say 'That's good enough' do a couple :3

I assume you already have an animating program but if you don't you should download a free trial of Flash CS4 <a href="https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?promoid=EBYEX&product=flash&loc=en">https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/in dex.cfm?promoid=EBYEX&product=fla sh&loc=en</a>

Personally (Like a lot of people) I prefer flash 8 because it has less error's but I don't like the fact you can't upgrade the action script to version 3, but that's up to you. You might need to join adobe to get a free trial and have a feel for it to see if you want it.

If you decide to get it then buy the serial code from the website or buy a disc from a shop (or ask a someone for a free serial code).

I'd love to see your type of art in an animation and/or a game in future submissions. You chose a great new years resolution. You might even want to look around adobe for tutorials or Google for some if you can find any. Youtube's another alternative.

I think you've covered art and style. I say good luck to you :3

RobThanatos 2009-01-02 17:29:59

No problem :3

2004 should be 'Flash MX 04', in other words it's 'Flash 7'. In order there are:
Future Splash Animator
Macromedia Flash 1
Macromedia Flash 2
Macromedia Flash 3
Macromedia Flash 4
Macromedia Flash 5
Macromedia Flash MX
Macromedia Flash MX 2004
Macromedia Flash 8
Adobe Flash CS3
Adobe Flash CS4

CS4 has made animating easier than previous versions. Here's a page of it's cool new features <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/features/?view=topnew">http://www.adobe.com/products/flash/f eatures/?view=topnew</a>
Just click on a picture and a video should prop up on the screen showing you a demonstration of what it does/can do.

Just thought you might like some more info on Flash.

skarai 2009-06-19 09:40:35

I like your pictures.

madmaker11 2009-07-06 07:48:21

Look's great, looking forward to it :P good luck!

JakBaronKing 2009-10-31 15:48:11

WOW! That art is so cool!

It's like a combination of old-england theme but with the combination of japanese sumi brush.

CloudEater 2010-02-01 06:36:43

A year and still no animations! :( It'd be really awesome to see how well you can animate. Your art is quite detailed with all the little lines and everything and you probably wont be able to achieve that level of detail on flash without it being extremely time consuming and tedious.
I suggest you get used to the flash brush tool and how flash smooths first then start by animating just simple minimal characters.
If you need any help or have any WIP's that you want some feedback on please pm me :D I really admire you and your art and look forward to seeing more of it. You should visit the art portal more often??