Pencil2D
A cross-platform, open-source tool for creating traditional hand-drawn 2D animations using both bitmap and vector graphics
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| + | Raster and Vector Workflows | Supports both raster and vector graphics, enabling users to sketch, ink, and paint |
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| + | Onion Skinning | Provides onion skinning to view multiple frames at once, aiding in smooth animation transitions |
| + | Timeline and Layer Management | Offers a timeline and layer management for organizing animation sequences |
| + | Export Options | Allows exporting animations in various formats, including PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, AVI, MP4, WebM, GIF, and APNG |
| + | Minimal Design | Focuses on simplicity, making it easy to navigate and use |
| + | Pressure Sensitivity | Supports pressure-sensitive tablets for more precise drawing |
| + | Customizable Interface | Users can adjust the interface to suit their workflow |
| + | Color Palette | Includes a color palette for easy color selection and management |
| - | Limited Features | Has fewer features compared to other animation software, which might limit its use for more complex projects |
| - | No 3D Support | Only supports 2D animations and does not offer any 3D animation capabilities |
| - | Manual Work | The software relies heavily on manual input, which can be labor-intensive for users |
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