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QuestionHow do you write a good anime?Lucy V. Hay is a Professional Writer based in London, England. With over 20 years of industry experience, Lucy is an author, script editor, and award-winning blogger who helps other writers through writing workshops, courses, and her blog Bang2Write. Lucy is the producer of two British thrillers, and Bang2Write has appeared in the Top 100 round-ups for Writer’s Digest & The Write Life and is a UK Blog Awards Finalist and Feedspot’s #1 Screenwriting blog in the UK. She received a B.A. in Scriptwriting for Film & Television from Bournemouth University.Watch movies, anime and TV shows to analyze them. Don't just watch them and decide whether you like them or not. Really think about the craft of writing and how that analysis would actually apply to an anime or a TV show that's produced. Think about things like the concept, the structure and plotting of that story, but don't stop there. You also need to analyze the characters as well — what's their role function and their motivation? You will only develop these techniques by practicing and studying.
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QuestionHow do I write a script?Lucy V. Hay is a Professional Writer based in London, England. With over 20 years of industry experience, Lucy is an author, script editor, and award-winning blogger who helps other writers through writing workshops, courses, and her blog Bang2Write. Lucy is the producer of two British thrillers, and Bang2Write has appeared in the Top 100 round-ups for Writer’s Digest & The Write Life and is a UK Blog Awards Finalist and Feedspot’s #1 Screenwriting blog in the UK. She received a B.A. in Scriptwriting for Film & Television from Bournemouth University.To learn this craft, you will need to read a lot of screenplays. In the age of the internet, it's easier than ever to find screenplays through simple searches. Also, join Facebook groups to swap work with other screenwriters and do peer review so you all get better together.
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QuestionI'm too shy to ask for help, I'm afraid they will think it's stupid and not want to be a part of it. How do I get more confidence?Community AnswerJust ask for help. That's the only way you'll get better. If someone makes fun of you, they're not a good friend. Most likely anyone you ask will just say yes or tell you they're not interested. Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone if you really want something. Just give it a try, I bet you'll be glad you did.
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QuestionCan I be a solo anime producer?Community AnswerYou can go solo for almost any job, but for producing it would be almost impossible.
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QuestionWhat programs can be used?Community AnswerFor drawings, you can use a free digital paint software like FireAlpaca, which has an animation feature. For audio, Audacity paired with Levelator works well. For animation, any free movie maker will work when you start out, but you will want to upgrade later on.
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QuestionDoes anime need to be made in Japan?CaeiiaTop AnswererNo - take RWBY as an example. It's considered an American anime, and has actually been translated to Japanese! It's just that anime typically is made in Japan, and that's what you see most of the time.
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QuestionHow many episodes should I make per season?Community AnswerTypically a season has about 20. But it's better to have a shorter season than to include a lot of pointless filler. It's up to you!
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QuestionWhat type of software should be used by someone who is totally new to animation?Community AnswerIf you're a total beginner, try Flipaclip (available on Android and iOS). It has all the basic tools for animation and it's great for practicing.
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QuestionCan I make an anime on my own?Life attacheCommunity AnswerYes, but it will be a tedious process. You could consider getting help from other talented people.
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QuestionHow much does it cost to make an anime?Community AnswerIt depends on how many frames you use and which programs and equipment you have rented or bought.
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QuestionHow do I make an anime as a kid with no money?Community AnswerYou should (if you have not already) develop your art skills, and then use an animation app to start practicing until you feel like you are ready to start working on a bigger project.
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QuestionCan you suggest the best computer specifications for creating an anime?Community AnswerThis very much depends on the software you will use. The sites for the software will tell you what requirements your computer will need to run them. There is no "one size fits all" type of number for this.
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QuestionIf I live in America, can I send my anime to a Japanese company?Community AnswerWhat you want to do is have a small fan base first and bring up hype. Sadly, it's likely to be ignored unless you establish yourself here first.
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QuestionHow can I do this as a high school student with a very limited budget?Community AnswerYou could get a summer job and earn your own money, while you make your own Anime. You can also try putting up your project on a crowdfunding site. If you have friends who are also talented, maybe you can recruit them to help you out.
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QuestionHow long does it take to make an anime?Community AnswerIt depends, but it could take at least several weeks.
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QuestionHow do I make an anime with little to no budget?Community AnswerThere are many free audio, drawing, and animating program and apps on the market that can be a good starting point for anyone, but it is most times a good idea to upgrade software eventually. Firealpaca is drawing software that also has an animating feature, so that is a good starting point in that respect. Audacity is a good free audio software.
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QuestionWhat is the best free program to create anime with?Community AnswerI found Flipaclip quite useful. Although it is the only one I’ve tried I highly recommend it. You can download it for Android and IOS.
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QuestionWhat is the best free animation site to make an anime?Community AnswerTry Blender or Maya for starters. However, there are many and you'll need to find the one that best meets your specific needs by trialing them. Also note that the best ones need perfect graphic cards and a quality computer.
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QuestionAfter finishing the animation for an anime, how can I get it released?Community AnswerSend it to competitions. Look online for anime contest submissions (check the dates), possibly get it put on anime websites, and find a publisher that is highly interested in it to assist with spreading it in good areas to then grow it exponentially.
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QuestionCan I create the world and story but then hire an animator to help me?Kara EtienneCommunity AnswerYes, many people do that, and you can too! Many good animes have teams of people.
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QuestionI tried animating by drawing all the needed frames in Ibis Paint X, but I lack a programme. Where I could put them together and animate them? What should I do?TristanCommunity AnswerYou can put them together on a software that you can put different photos on and it’ll seem like it is animated. Turn off the transitions on there though, some software have transitions between different photos/frames.
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QuestionI was thinking about making an anime called Super Cartoon Game Bros. But the problem is I don't have anyone to help me. Should I do it by myself? Also can I make a trailer out of it?KAYDEN REDMANCommunity AnswerA trailer would be a good place to start. It would help you get together what you need to have. And doing it by yourself may be possible, it’s difficult. Try creating a club to get people together and help.
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QuestionI am thinking of making an anime, but I'm starting on paper an I'm planning to just scan it in the end. Will that work smoothly?TGH37Community AnswerIf you are planning to scan it, you need to make sure that there are at least 12 drawings for each second in order for it to work smoothly, which is an exhausting process, so I think it would be better to download a free animation software instead.
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QuestionWhat if I need different voices for my anime, how will I do that with just me?TGH37Community AnswerAdjust your voice for every character, lowering it or making it heavier. It doesn't make much of a difference, but it can help others understand who is who.
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QuestionCan 2 people create anime? And if yes, how can they divide the methods specified above?Rosalind McCollumCommunity AnswerConsider dividing among each of you what you can do. One person can do story board and character design, the other can work out the specifics, and network. I personally am doing this, with myself writing a script, since I can't draw, and working with an artist on it.
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QuestionI'm 11 years old. Can I really do it?Community AnswerOf course you can! You can be any age and still make an anime. Good luck! :)
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QuestionHow can I make an anime based on my manga?Community AnswerYou take the drawing style and the story or you can use your manga like a storyboard.
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QuestionHow can I get an idea for a song?Community AnswerLook at what your series or show is about, and think of something that could relate to it. Research different theme songs and see what they have in common. Also, if you can, get a musically-inclined friend to help you (and check out How to Write a Song ).
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QuestionHow many seasons do you recommend for a series?Community AnswerIt's really up to you. The average series lasts between three and six seasons.
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