The Preferred 2D Animation Software for Solo Animators

Using Cartoon Animator 2D Animation for Music Videos, Live Streaming, and More

“The fact that Cartoon Animator integrates smoothly with Clip Studio Paint, my drawing software of choice, really allows me to have great looking artwork for my animations, and the motions really saves me a lot of time. I use the walking motions all the time! Why spend hours to make your character walk if you can simply drag and drop premade motions and make your character walk within seconds.”

Eon de Bruin – 2D Animator and Developer

2D Animator Eon de Bruin

Eon de Bruin is an animator and developer, who has been working for a number of years with Cartoon Animator (CTA). Consequently, Eon chose CTA as his preferred 2D animation software because it streamlines his work process as a solo animator, and it also speeds up his production time without reducing the quality of his output. In his recent interview with Reallusion, Eon talks about his passion for his work and what he loves most about Cartoon Animator as it can be used by just about anyone.

Tell us about your work with Cartoon Animator 2D Software

I have my own streaming platform called Tween Xstream, and I use Cartoon Animator for all my 2D animation work. So far I have numerous animated TV shows that I have created, as well as one music video. 

Why choose Cartoon Animator as platform to create your 2D content?

Since I have a streaming platform, I need to release new videos regularly. That means that I need software that is easy to use, and has the ability to create animations fast without compromising on quality. The fact that Cartoon Animator integrates smoothly with Clip Studio Paint, my drawing software of choice, really allows me to have great looking artwork for my animations, and the motions really saves me a lot of time. I use the walking motions all the time! Why spend hours to make your character walk if you can simply drag and drop premade motions and make your character walk within seconds.

Favorite Genre or Theme to work with 2D Animation

I am old school, so artwork that I love is your classic Disney look, but genres I enjoy is cartoon I grew up with like Looney Tunes, Animaniacs, etc. I love the humour of these shows. For my streaming platform, I try to bring in these styles and humour. My show “The Greatest Story” was inspired by the Disney look, and my show “Don’t be A Fool” was inspired by Looney Tunes humour. 

Cartoon Animator software is easy and enjoyable

I find Cartoon Animator very easy and enjoyable! The fact that I can open up Cartoon Animator with a press of a button and create, or adjust characters again is such a time saver and very convenient. 

Favorite Cartoon Animator Tools and Features

There are many features, but for me to create animations fast for my streaming platform, I need a few things from an animation software. It should have a very neat user interface that is easy to understand, and easy to find functions when you need them. A well organised interface plays a big part in working fast. You don’t want the interface be a stumbling block when your creative juices flow. You just want to work. Other tools that I love about Cartoon Animator is the motions. And if I need something, I can easily go to the Reallusion Marketplace. To animate water ripple effects for me will take hours or days. But a quick purchase and dropping it in my projects again saves me so much time. 

Advice for Aspiring developers considering to sell their art in the 2D Marketplace

It is important to know that there are three types of animators:

• The first animator is the one that creates everything themselves. From characters, scenes, props and FX.
• The second animator is the one that loves telling stories through animations, but can’t draw.
• The third animator is someone who can draw, but doesn’t have the time to sit down and create characters, backdrops

If you can create content for the marketplace, then you are of GREAT help for those animators who can’t draw, or don’t have the time to create their own characters or scenes.

What drew your attention to Cartoon Animator?

I found that Cartoon Animator was easy to use and it saves so much time without compromising on production quality. 

Future plans with Cartoon Animator and Current Projects

So far I have created TV shows and music videos with Cartoon Animator and will continue to do so, but I also have a shortfilm in the pipeline.

My recent show was “Godly Princess” where I actually combined live actors inside a cartoon world. This was really challenging but also great fun. It again shows what you can do with cartoon Animator.

Follow Eon de Bruin

Website:
https://www,startanimating.com/

YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/@startanimating695

Tween XStream Streaming platform
https://www.za.tweenxstream.com/