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SitraxisPhotoshop Animation Tutorial

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EDIT.2//M-M-MY GOODNESS?! A DAILY DEVIATION?!?!? Thanks so much for suggesting and for featuring! You guys really made day! /end edit

EDIT.// F-F-FRONT PAGE IN BROWSING "PHOTOSHOP ANIMATION TUTORIAL" ALREADY?! You guys are too much. *____* /end edit

OHMYGOODNESS!!! HEY GUESS WHAT?! I just came from the Photoshop Battlefield! AND this tutorial TOOK ME FOREVER!!!!

The UNGODLY number of hours/ DAYS that took me to finish this comprehensive tutorial were hellish for sure! Don't get me started on how I did the desktop screenshots. @w@

When I was in the middle of doing the Tween part, I was like "No more, NO MORE!!!!!!" T_____________T

I wanna take a break but I have commissions and gifts to do. T____T However, I also have to attend my neglected messages. T____T My summer;s almost over.

I made sure everything I said there is straight to the point and I tried not to beat around the bush. D8 If you managed to stay awake throughout the whole tutorial, I congratulate you for that. It must have been too long for you to read.

You know, what really entertained me about this tutorial is the Photoshop boxes, because some boxes are like "Desk..", "Desktop Scree...","Desktop Screensh..." ,"Desktop Screensho...", "Desktop Screenshot.ps" and so on. >u>

I dedicate this SUPER long tutorial to the following:
-You got me started on it since 2009! Oh and Happy Birthday~!!! So, you finally got yourself a long stick that teaches you how to animate in Photoshop. (I kid, I better start on that gift for you *slapped for it* )
- this is LITERALLY HOW LARGE I wanna thank you for making my days with your loving personality and awesome artwork. <3 NO, I think it's even larger than that; It spreads infinitely! (BTW, I'm still working on that thing)
-I dare you to rival me! XD I'm kidding! and thanks for extending my sub TWICE! @w@ Seriously, I should get started on your commissions. I feel so bad for being so busy with life.
-You were there when this tutorial was in the making. @u@ I thank you for making my days perkier when you're around (especially when I was super irritated finishing this tutorial). I miss you. Let's have a sleepover again when it's Sem Break! OuO

Also, this tutorial's a belated THANK YOU to EVERYONE who recently watched, commented, and faved my works (again) AND greeted me on my birthday ;u; !

...Also Thanks for the awesome gifts I recently received. ;u;

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Here's what got me started on PS Animation:
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If it wasn't for this tutorial, I don't know where I'll be with my art.

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...Kay, Good night! I need to sleep! It's past 3 AM over here. @u@
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Comments: 391

timelessWavelength [2011-08-21 02:01:32 +0000 UTC]

What an awesome tutorial! Now I'm all excited to go try it for myself!

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Sitraxis In reply to timelessWavelength [2011-08-21 05:04:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch. I'm glad to hear that. ~<33333333333333333333

Feel free to show me yours.

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timelessWavelength In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-21 05:09:41 +0000 UTC]

It's only 2 frames... I actually have a question about saving the .gif- I've been looking all over the PS help but I can't figure it out. In the Pre-Conversion section, you mention flattening the frames to layers. I can't for the life of me find the menu with which to do that...

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Keichii-chan In reply to ??? [2011-08-16 15:09:55 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!

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Sitraxis In reply to Keichii-chan [2011-08-20 08:58:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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Keichii-chan In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-25 09:59:23 +0000 UTC]

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Winter-Wisp In reply to ??? [2011-08-15 07:15:12 +0000 UTC]

How do you keep the animation frames from copying EACH OTHER? I do another frame and draw, but it shows up on all the other frames!

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Sitraxis In reply to Winter-Wisp [2011-08-20 09:00:20 +0000 UTC]

There's this function in the extras menu of the animation window that says "New Layers Visible in All Frames" so uncheck that in the menu. I hope that helped. >u<

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Winter-Wisp In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-20 09:34:33 +0000 UTC]

it did thanks! XD

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Sitraxis In reply to Winter-Wisp [2011-08-20 09:38:09 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

Feel free to show me the animation you did.

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Winter-Wisp In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-20 09:50:15 +0000 UTC]

OH U WANNA SEE IT OKAY THEN

I show u the better of the two I did >.<
[link]

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talkswithfox In reply to ??? [2011-07-26 16:55:59 +0000 UTC]

thank you now I will try to use this to make my group a new icon

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Sitraxis In reply to talkswithfox [2011-07-28 11:21:57 +0000 UTC]

No problem. <3 I'm really glad it helped.

I'm quite curious how your icon will look like so please give me a link to it when you're finished.

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talkswithfox In reply to Sitraxis [2011-07-28 14:54:36 +0000 UTC]

that I can do if I figure that system out

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PrachetaInuyasha In reply to ??? [2011-07-21 15:34:37 +0000 UTC]

OMG i love you for this ;w; this is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Sitraxis In reply to PrachetaInuyasha [2011-07-28 11:29:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. I'm so glad it did.

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PrachetaInuyasha In reply to Sitraxis [2011-07-28 12:10:58 +0000 UTC]

I wanna become an animator ;w; this is sooooooooo useful~~~!!!!!!!!
thank you infinity times

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Sitraxis In reply to PrachetaInuyasha [2011-07-28 12:12:39 +0000 UTC]

I want to be one to!

No problem.

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PrachetaInuyasha In reply to Sitraxis [2011-07-28 12:29:20 +0000 UTC]

Kyaaaa that's awesome *3* w

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Sitraxis In reply to PrachetaInuyasha [2011-07-28 14:24:07 +0000 UTC]

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PrachetaInuyasha In reply to Sitraxis [2011-07-28 15:36:08 +0000 UTC]

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IndigoFlamingo In reply to ??? [2011-07-18 20:26:31 +0000 UTC]

How were you able to submit the file after you were finished? I tried uploading my gif. and DA wouldn't accept it.

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Sitraxis In reply to IndigoFlamingo [2011-07-28 11:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Oh sure, umm.. if you don't mind if you send me a desktop screenshot of the submission process as well as your .gif file?

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IndigoFlamingo In reply to Sitraxis [2011-07-29 04:26:18 +0000 UTC]

Dude, I almost forgot that I sent this. Thank you so much, but I was able to get it. I figured it out. I kept saving it as an IMAGE/ HTML file when I am able to save it differently.

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Sitraxis In reply to IndigoFlamingo [2011-07-30 10:49:38 +0000 UTC]

It's all right. I'll take a look at your GIF now.

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Invader-WulfBane In reply to ??? [2011-07-18 20:12:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for this its really helpful!

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Sitraxis In reply to Invader-WulfBane [2011-07-28 11:30:42 +0000 UTC]

No problem. ;A;

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Invader-WulfBane In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-02 13:06:26 +0000 UTC]

Lol...Could you answer a question about animated icons? I made an animation using your tutorial and Tried to make it my icon but a warning pops up saying that it can't resize the animation. D: can you please help me

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Sitraxis In reply to Invader-WulfBane [2011-08-02 13:08:59 +0000 UTC]

May I see both the file and the Desktop screenshot? OoO

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Invader-WulfBane In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-02 13:11:46 +0000 UTC]

Alrighty

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Enbi-to-Miruku In reply to ??? [2011-07-18 14:31:25 +0000 UTC]

Best. Animation. Tutorial. Ever!
Still, I have a question here. Do you mind answering it?
If not, then... Okay, so you must've seen the clip "Draw with Me" right? If you haven't, it's right on dA, just search for it So... Mike Inel, the creator, posted a 'progress', not a tutorial. It's similar to your tutorial, only yours is so much more detailed :3 His vid is 3 minutes long, but he made seperated little 'pieces' of animation and then put it together (at least that's how I get it... not sure if it's right...). And here's my point: Do you have any idea how to put those 'pieces' together? Or if I'm totally wrong from the beginning then... :"D help, please!

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Sitraxis In reply to Enbi-to-Miruku [2011-09-11 11:03:06 +0000 UTC]

Aww... Thank you so much! >u<

Yes, I have seen *Mikeinel 's "Draw with Me" as well as its process. From how I understood it. He used Photoshop for animation. Although, converting the animation to a .GIF file has its limits so he used AfterEffects. To me, it's animation is really for videos. Also, he did mention in the process using "Windows Movie Maker" to bring the "pieces" together. ;D

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Enbi-to-Miruku In reply to Sitraxis [2011-09-12 15:45:53 +0000 UTC]

Oh. Thank you for clearing it for me! :"3 I guess I missed that one X3
One more... Do you know any alternative of Windows Movie Maker for Mac? my mac is a second hand so don't mention iMovie TT_TT

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Charcoal-Cat In reply to ??? [2011-07-13 19:31:22 +0000 UTC]

thank u so much for making this, iv been wanting to try animation but didnt know where to start! thank you

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Sitraxis In reply to Charcoal-Cat [2011-07-17 08:15:52 +0000 UTC]

No problem. I'm really glad to hear that.

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pandateddy9 In reply to ??? [2011-07-12 08:08:58 +0000 UTC]

What a complete tutorial >.> My hand force me to fave this

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Sitraxis In reply to pandateddy9 [2011-07-17 08:20:50 +0000 UTC]

And so it did.

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Auxilon In reply to ??? [2011-07-06 20:09:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank god for you! I've always wondered how people used Photoshop to animate. This is a lifesaver.

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Sitraxis In reply to Auxilon [2011-07-10 09:34:00 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. I'm really glad it helped.

Tell me when you make one. *u*

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WDWParksGal-Stock In reply to ??? [2011-07-01 21:24:12 +0000 UTC]

I sure wish I had this tutorial years ago when I was learning to do an animated gif. Now when I get asked how to make one I can just send the deviant the link to this wonderful tutorial! Congratulations on the DD

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Sitraxis In reply to WDWParksGal-Stock [2011-08-13 09:34:26 +0000 UTC]

Aww... Thanks so much.

Oh wait, I don't mean to intrude but this is the alternate account of the person who featured `Tajii-chan 's DD, right? It's nice to meet you.

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WDWParksGal-Stock In reply to Sitraxis [2011-08-16 09:05:18 +0000 UTC]

Yes. This is my stock account. My main account is ^wdwparksgal

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FantasyStock In reply to ??? [2011-07-01 04:40:47 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations again on receiving a Daily Deviation feature! Your DD has been highlighted in the following news article:

June 2011 Resources DD Summary

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Sitraxis In reply to FantasyStock [2011-07-06 13:24:23 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much.

You're the one of the people who made it happen so I should thank you more.

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FantasyStock In reply to Sitraxis [2011-07-24 19:44:26 +0000 UTC]

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finaLight [2011-06-23 15:34:41 +0000 UTC]

CONGRATULATIONSSSSSS ON THE DD!! <333333333 You totally deserve this! It's so long and in depth, amazing!

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Sitraxis In reply to finaLight [2011-06-24 08:50:29 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you, Raito.

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finaLight In reply to Sitraxis [2011-06-24 19:46:49 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome!

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onini-chan In reply to ??? [2011-06-21 06:37:43 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING! But i don't understand... How you get different pics...? I mean, In one pic pikatchus ears is down, and in another upp...

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Sitraxis In reply to onini-chan [2011-08-13 09:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

You mean, getting the desktop screenshot or moving the ears? O.O

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