You can enlarge the bone by clicking and dragging the mouse, if needed. Select the Base Bones and click and drag it into the stage window. You can find this by going to Actor Template > Character > G3 > 5_G3 Free Bone > Base Bones.
To create a custom character head we need to start with a Bone. Browse through all the different types of characters, heads, body types and accessories that you can use for your talking avatar character. Once you have access to the Content Manager, select the Actor tab and then select Actor Template. From here we will be able to browse through the library of character templates, heads and body shapes that we can use as a starting point.
You can access the Content Manager by going to Window > Content Manager or by pressing F4 on the keyboard. Click on the links below to download the same elements we've used here:īefore we begin to create our own custom talking avatar, let's first take a look at the Content Manager inside Cartoon Animator.
#MOUTH TEMPLATE CHARACTER ANIMATOR TRIAL#
You can download a free trial version for Cartoon Animator on the Reallusion Website.Ĭartoon Animator includes the graphics and elements you need to follow along with this tutorial, but we're also using the following optional graphic packs from Envato Elements, where you can download unlimited creative assets with the monthly subscription. To follow along with this tutorial you will need your own version of Adobe After Effects and Cartoon Animator.
#MOUTH TEMPLATE CHARACTER ANIMATOR HOW TO#
In our next tutorials, you'll learn how to add and refine your 2D character with smooth head turn animations, plus how to you can animate any photograph using these same techniques. We'll cover how to import custom character elements such as eyes, nose and mouth etc., how to animate a custom talking avatar, how to add your own voice lines, and how to enhance the animation with Adobe After Effects by adding a background. This tutorial covers how to apply those basic skills to make a talking avatar.īelow, you will learn how to create a talking character using your own designs, element packs from Envato Elements, or a modified stock animation. In our last Cartoon Animator tutorial, we introduced the basics of 2D character animation, including rigging and bones. With Cartoon Animator, you can create your own character or use the default characters in a number of different styles, including comic figures, animals and paintings. Talking avatars help engage the audience in video presentations, livestreams and more, helping you convey the importance of your message. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to use Cartoon Animator and After Effects to make an animated, talking character.
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