Flip Boom Classic is a program for Windows that offers an animation platform which can be used regardless of age and skill level. It includes a limited but comprehensive set of instruments to create moving cartoons.
Interface and drawing tools
The main advantage of this software is its user-friendly graphical interface. Designed with simplicity in mind, the intuitive layout and easy to navigate menus allow you to jump into animation creation without a steep learning curve.
As for the tools available at your disposal, you can use a pointer to select objects, paint with a brush and customize its line thickness, and fill canvases using a bucket. There is also an eraser to remove unwanted graphics from your project.
Create animations
The animation process is quite straightforward as you create cartoons frame by frame. It is also possible to rearrange images, add or delete them, and duplicate desired ones. In addition, you can adjust the animation speed, from slow to fast.
Once your project is complete, the utility offers multiple export options. You have the option to save your animation as a QuickTime movie, Flash video, or in M4V format, which is suitable for playback on iPod devices. You may also try a similar application called RoughAnimator.
Features
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions;
- gives you the means to design simple animations;
- you can pick different colors and adjust brush thickness;
- it is possible to export projects for playback on iPad.
