Toon Boom Harmony is a well-known program for Windows that provides a large selection of templates, effects and tools to create comprehensive animated projects.
Techniques
The platform supports both vector and bitmap drawing styles giving flexibility when designing 3D and 2D projects. Users can create professional and scalable artworks or more traditional works with textured look. The editor library includes customizable brushes to paint forms, shapes, objects and other components. There is also a library with presets to enhance productivity, especially when animating complex and multilayered frames.
It is possible to individually draw each scene for complete control over moments and expressions. You can apply this traditional technique to create animations with smooth playback. There are pre-made character parts suitable for designing unique creatures.
Compositing
The program is also known for its wide range of visual effects that help you to enhance the overall quality of your projects. It is possible to add depth and sharpness as well as create complete composites. You can combine different elements with each other to blend them into one picture for your videos. There is an option to save favorite filters to conveniently access them in the future.
Features
- similar Autodesk Maya, this utility includes a trial period without requesting bank card details;
- possible to import 2D and 3D models from other similar programs;
- there are brushes and pencils with adjustable settings;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
