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Steps for Creating an Animated Series

Cartoons and animation are an often under appreciated art form. Apart from the most simplistic projects, a small animation or fledgling animated series can take an enormous amount of preparation and work. Each step of the process takes time and a variety different talents for those involved in the process. Animation is a fun and exciting endeavor. It can also be a tedious and harrowing undertaking. All of the hard work is well worth the first day the project comes to life.

Things You'll Need

  • Animation software
  • Video editing software
  • Audio editing and recording software
  • Music and sound fx
  • Website and hosting optional
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Instructions

  1. Concept and Design

    • 1

      Develop overall idea for the series.

    • 2

      Create and design characters.

    • 3

      Develop setting and world.

    Production

    • 4

      Outline or write episodes.

    • 5

      Storyboard episodes.

    • 6

      Record dialogue.

    • 7

      Begin character modeling and backgrounds.

    • 8

      Begin animation.

    • 9

      Synchronize music and sounds to animation.

    Post Production

    • 10

      Edit animation with video editing software.

    • 11

      Create any desired fades, transitions, and credits.

    • 12

      Export finished episodes into desired formats.

    • 13

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    Marketing your series

    • 14

      Upload episodes to popular video hosting websites.

    • 15

      Create your own website.

    • 16

      Upload your episodes to your website.

    • 17

      Produce new and regular episodes of your series.

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