Animation Pro

Animation Pro

by Stephen Keen

145 ratings
89 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 4, 2016
  • November 12, 2023
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Create professional frame-by-frame animations with advanced tools like automatic lip-syncing, cloning, and motion blur. This app offers extensive features for figures, items, audio, and a virtual camera to produce studio-quality results.

Frame-by-frame animation
Automatic lip-syncing
Cloning for shadows/reflections
Motion blur and depth-of-field
Figure editor with kinematics
Virtual camera controls
Audio integration and recording
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What's New in Animation Pro

2.5

November 12, 2023

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported Animation Pro over the last 7+ years! Animation Pro version 2.5 now adds the following features: - Figures now support the use of forward or inverse kinematics (or a mixture of both) - Constraints may now be applied to the items within figures e.g. to prevent a character's limbs from being moved into unnatural positions * For more information, please check out the 'Kinematics' tutorial on the hotjamdonut.com.au website - One figure may now be blended with another to produce some really cool effects * For more information, please check out the 'Figure Blending' tutorial on the hotjamdonut.com.au website - By default, Animation Pro applies the shortest path when moving a figure's items through tweens (or during key operations). Version 2.5 now allows the direction of movement to be specified. - It is now possible to drag and drop images from other (supporting) Apps onto the main animation screen or Animation Pro's figure editor - And, of course, general bug fixes

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An AMAZING app!

This animation app single handedly saved my animated project! I was looking for an app that supported figures and rigging, however everywhere I looked was either much too expensive, or much too complicated. However when I discovered this gem of an app I was SO happy! It was everything I had ever needed in one app! And the amount of customisation for figures is quite good! Of course there are a few bits and bobs that could use a little improvement. For example while I was animating and left the app I re-entered the app to see that my camera had completely flipped to portrait when it was originally landscape and sadly, couldn't be reversed! Overall, LOVELY app! Would recommend to people who want to try rigging and animating figures!
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Response from developer

Thank you for the great review, I really appreciate it. With regard to the camera, did you try adjusting its orientation via the ‘Options’ menu on the animation screen? Animation Pro will retain the camera orientation even if your iPad is inverted; otherwise, it would be impossible to take upside-down pictures :)

Nope

I really wanted to like this app, but there is so much about it that is not user friendly. I found the options for drawing to be difficult to use, and lacking. I gave up not too long after trying to work in this app.

Just incredible!

I’ve made £300 so far making rap music videos with this app combined with LumaFusion . It’s hard to learn at first but once you get it it’s so easy . Qudos to the creator

Not compatible with Apple Pencil apparently

Hey fellas, so I was wanting to get a more easy animating app than FlipaClip because I’m a YouTuber “GriffToons” who wants to make more videos in less time so I buy this app and learn all the stuff and I go in to make a figure and what do ya know I can’t draw anything, I try with my finger to see if that works and I does but I’m not gonna do any finger painting so if this is a bug then please fix it .
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Fantastic

This app blows every other iPad animation app,I’ve tried for iPad out of the water, easily. I was very surprised to see some other reviews where people said it was too complex and tutorials were inadequate. Despite having zero experience with animation software, I found it very easy to pick up and learn and found the tutorials extremely helpful. The features are rather simple, but with a little imagination, there’s all kinds of stuff you can do.

I use procreate to draw the various parts of character models as well as backgrounds, then import these images into Animation Pro. I then create character models using the images exported from procreate , and then can move them about on the backgrounds I created and it uses tweening to fill in all the intermediary frames which is a lifesaver. I export the various video clips created in Animation Pro to Luma Fusion where I mix them into a well polished finished episode. I am very pleased with this app and have been using it for an animated series I’ve slowly but surely been creating with some colleagues. I am not quite sure why I don’t see it mentioned more often in discussions about animation apps for iPad, because it is the best I’ve tried, and I’ve tried most all of ‘em.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Camera orientation flips from landscape to portrait unexpectedly

Bug

Apple Pencil not working in figure editor

Bug

Apple Pencil extremely sensitive in drawing tools

Bug

Audio playback pauses music when using AirPods

Bug

Program sounds play despite silent mode or headphones

Bug

App crashes when exporting large files

Bug

Memory warnings during export

Bug

Drawing marks undo automatically

Bug

PNG import not working while JPG works

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Tutorial videos don't match current app version

Bug

Import functionality issues with graphics

Bug

GIF import converts to static image

Bug

Requested Features

20 requests

Parabolic/curved motion tweening

Feature

Inverse kinematics (IK) for bones

Feature

SVG file import support

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Vector file import capability

Feature

Ability to draw directly on backgrounds

Feature

Multiple handles on images with weight distribution

Feature

Complex binding between handle properties

Feature

Clipping masks for custom shapes

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Snapping to whole numbers

Feature

Modern UI redesign

Feature

Light theme option

Feature

Custom stage/canvas size options

Feature

Ability to extend frame duration by dragging

Feature

Layering system for backgrounds and foreground

Feature

Transparent/HEVC background support

Feature

Rotating bones for 3D-like effects

Feature

Better brush options for drawing

Feature

Frame-by-frame drawing animation mode

Feature

Timeline with individual frame control

Feature

Scrolling background functionality

Feature

FAQ

What kind of animations can I create with Animation Pro?

Animation Pro allows you to produce professional frame-by-frame cut-out-style, stick-figure, or stop-motion animations. You can add various elements like background images, videos, figures, text, and audio to bring your creations to life.

What are the key features of Animation Pro?

Key features include automatic lip-syncing, cloning for shadows and reflections, motion blur, camera depth-of-field, a comprehensive figure editor with kinematics, a virtual camera for panning and zooming, and robust audio integration including recording and waveform display.

Is Animation Pro free to use?

No, Animation Pro is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase.

What are the learning requirements for Animation Pro?

Animation Pro is described as an extremely large app that will require some effort to learn and master. Prospective buyers are encouraged to review the available help files and video tutorials on the developer's website before purchasing.

What platforms is Animation Pro compatible with?

Based on the description, Animation Pro is designed for use on an iPad. It leverages iPad-specific features for its animation capabilities.