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Cartoon Animator

Cartoon Animator
Formerly CrazyTalk Animator

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What is Cartoon Animator?

Cartoon Animator 4 (formerly CrazyTalk Animator) is a 2D animation tool designed to allow users to create professional animations easily. Users can apply motion effects to static images, turn videos of human faces into animated avatars, etc.

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Simplicity in creating animations: Several users have praised Cartoon Animator 4 for its simplicity in creating animations, even for those …
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What is Cartoon Animator?

Cartoon Animator 4 (formerly CrazyTalk Animator) is a 2D animation tool designed to allow users to create professional animations easily. Users can apply motion effects to static images, turn videos of human faces into animated avatars, etc.

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Product Demos

Cartoon Animator 4 Webcam Tutorial - Audio Recording and Real-time Lip Syncing

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Easily Create Transparent Footage of 2D Animation for All Video Makers | Cartoon Animator

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Cartoon Animator 4 Tutorial - Intro to UI

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Cartoon Animator 4 Tutorial - Intro to Character Composer

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Cartoon Animator - Draw to Animate Pipeline Works with Drawing Tablets & Mainstream PSD Tools

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Product Details

What is Cartoon Animator?

Cartoon Animator 4 (formerly CrazyTalk Animator) is a 2D animation tool designed to allow users to create professional animations easily. Users can apply motion effects to static images, turn videos of human faces into animated avatars, etc.

Cartoon Animator Technical Details

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Simplicity in creating animations: Several users have praised Cartoon Animator 4 for its simplicity in creating animations, even for those with no drawing skills. Many reviewers found it extremely easy to use once they understood the basics of the software.

Supportive online community: A significant number of users appreciated the online community associated with Cartoon Animator 4, which provides a wealth of tutorials and a forum for users to ask questions. This feature has been instrumental in helping them learn how to use the software effectively.

Photoshop integration: Users have highlighted the recent update that allowed for Photoshop integration as a valuable addition to their animation process. They specifically mentioned the automatic synchronization of a character's mouth movements with voiceover audio as a time-saving feature.

Challenging Learning Curve: Some users have found the software to be challenging to learn, citing a steep learning curve and insufficient tutorials. They expressed frustration with the difficulty of mastering the software due to the lack of comprehensive guidance.

Limited Animation Options: Several users mentioned limitations with what can be animated in the software, although they did not encounter any major issues overall. This restricted their ability to bring certain elements to life and may have hindered their creative expression.

Expensive Pricing: The high price point of the software was a common concern among some users. They felt that the features provided did not justify the cost, making it difficult for them to justify investing in this product for their needs.

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I am a content creator. I use CrazyTalk Animator (CTA) for personal use in my own projects as well as freelance projects. At work, I first used the program when I was tasked to give a presentation that I was not prepared for. I decided to make a visual in the form of an animation instead of using traditional means such as PowerPoint. Needless to say, the presentation was a huge success.

Fast forward, I now use CTA on a regular basis and make promotional/marketing videos for my company. The ease of the program allows just about anyone in our marketing product to construct a professional looking animation. So now, instead of outsourcing video creation to third parties, we make them ourselves!
  • The main pro of the entire program is that it makes animation incredibly simple. You are not required to even know how to draw. Once you grasp the gist of the software it is extremely simple to use.
  • Another great aspect of CTA is the online community. There are a vast amount of online tutorials and an online forum for anyone who has questions. They even provide a content store in which users can sell their own content to other users.
  • A recent update has allowed Photoshop integration. This allows even more customization of aspects of the animation you are working with.
  • A characters mouth movements are automatically synced with voiceover audio. I felt this gave me one less thing to animate and has saved me time on more than one occasion.
  • Other products made by this company (Namely their 3D animation software) have a character creator. I would love to see something like this with CTA.
  • I would like to see a bigger integration with social media. Having the ability to live broadcast a CTA character in real-time (like mo-cap) would be amazing. If this were a possibility you could live stream a video chat or Facebook live portrayed as your CTA character.
  • Allow more in-depth settings for exporting media.
This is a difficult question to answer. This software can be used for a hobbyist or professionals alike. On one hand, you can make fun, simple animations for things like YouTube or Facebook. However, on the other hand, you can use this tool for professional looking animations that can be used in marketing, presentations, etc.

I am someone who uses the program for both - as a hobbyist and also professionally.

The first time I took it upon myself to make an animation for something job-related, it impressed my colleagues so much that they bought the company their own copy of the software and encouraged me to make more. There have been numerous times where I have used the program to entice new clients. I would even take it a step further by using a potential client's logo or CEO as a character in the animation.

In 2015, CrazyTalk Animator (CTA) has even helped me land a new job. I had been laid off and was out of work for a few months. I saw a job opening I was interested but had learned that the position had literally hundreds of potential applicants. Basically, I created a video using CTA of me performing the job as if I already had been offered it. I even included the company logo. In the video, I made an animation explaining why it was a good idea to hire the company. Once I finished the video I included it along with my resume. To make a long story short, I got the job.
  • Since my company discovered that I was an animator, they are constantly wanting me to make videos. If the company were to outsource someone to create animations like the ones I am creating, they would be extremely pricey. CTA was only a one-time purchase. I have even trained several other employees of the company how to use the software. That way, if I ever exit the company they can continue to create marketing animations without me.
  • Toon Boom
CTA was a program that got me interested in 2D animation. After about a year of using the software, I began looking for other similar products. I had come across a program called Toon Boom. This was another 2D software somewhat similar to CTA. Toon Boom is a fantastic program however the price was higher than CTA. Aside from that, learning how to use Toon Boom had a much higher learning curve. Eventually, I purchased Toon Boom and learned the program. It is definitely a powerful 2D animation platform however I always seemed to bring myself back to CTA. I felt CTA was much more simple to use. It was also easy enough for other people to contribute to my animation projects. Having to reteach my coworkers another program was not going to work for us. Not being solely responsible for animations is a huge relief.
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