Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Harmony has quickly become the go-to software for professionals in the animation industry due to its powerful features and expanded capabilities. Users are able to create professional-grade 2D animations with ease using Harmony's advanced tools, including paperless animation, lightning shading, and special effects.

One of the major business problems that Harmony solves is the need for efficient character rigging and cut-out animation. Unlike Adobe Animate, which can be clunky and inaccurate in this area, users have found Harmony's rigging system to be efficient and accurate. The software also allows for seamless integration of frame-by-frame cel animation with deformer rigs, making it easier for animators to move along and edit their storyboards. Large scenes can sometimes cause lag in the program, but this can be mitigated by importing smaller files.

Moreover, Harmony has solved the pipeline problem by allowing users to export from Storyboard Pro directly into Harmony and work directly with their finished animatic. This streamlined workflow saves time and effort for people working on large projects or those who frequently switch between programs during the creative process. Freelancers and those in commercial animation have found that they are able to complete projects more efficiently and faster using Harmony compared to other software like After Effects. Many users have even recommended Harmony to their employers as a valuable tool for future projects.