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    What if I'm restricted by my parents or under some sort of punishment?
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    Then wait and brainstorm while you're grounded. That gives you plenty of time to come up with the details and story line of your comic!
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    What if I am just a kid?
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    You can still do it. Just keep drawing, and look up how to's on cartooning if you get stumped.
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    Can you do more than one protagonist?
    Community Answer
    Sure, many shows have more than one protagonist.
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    Can I pitch my cartoon idea if I'm a kid?
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    Yes. You will just need to look up online how to do so, and then get your parents to help.
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    I have an idea for a cartoon that I can't actually draw myself, but I have written everything down. Is there any way to sell it without drawing it?
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    Consider commissioning a cartoonist or illustrator to do it for you. Look for one online. There are plenty of people you can pay to make it a reality.
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    What if I don't have voice actors?
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    If you don't have voice actors, try to change your voice so you can voice the characters.
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    Should I tell a friend about my cartoon idea or not? Last time I did, they stole it.
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    You should probably keep your ideas to yourself for the time being. At the very least, you shouldn't tell the friend who stole your last idea. With intellectual property, it's generally best to avoid sharing with others as much as possible until you can secure a copyright.
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    How do I present my anime-style TV show idea so that it can be produced?
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    Organize your information and ideas, then make a sales pitch on it. Go find a producer, illustrator, and animator who would be willing to listen to you. Then find a whole lot of money with which you could fund it. Also, be patient, because it could take years before a final product can be shown.
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    I'm almost 30. Do I still have a chance do become a cartoon animator?
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    Yes, anyone at any age can animate cartoons. Keep honing your craft to help make yourself stand out from the rest.
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    How do I make a paper animation?
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    Draw it, then use a digital camera or scanner to move it on your computer, then animate it.
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    I don't have a computer. Is there a way to make animation on a phone?
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    If you're working on a show or movie, it's unpractical to use a phone. However, if you're using it to practice (like I did), then yes, you can find multiple animation apps in your app store.
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    What program is used to make cartoons?
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    You can easily make a cartoon on a Windows computer, but some free downloads are required. 1. Download Windows Essentials 2012 (it has as an animation software). 2. Draw your frame-by-frame animation on MS paint (if you want to have better shading, you can pay for Paint tool SAI). 3. Go on "Windows Movie Maker (which is why you had to download 2012 Essentials. 4. Add photos. 5.Set each picture's duration to 0.1 (this makes it appear animated).
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    How can I entertain an audience with only music, sound effects, and animation?
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    You can still put text bubbles or have the words just above the character; people will understand what's to be said. If there's no dialogue at all, you can still use fitting music to let your viewers get a feel for what's going on.
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    Is it possible to make more than 200 episodes of the cartoon?
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    Yes.
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    Can I make a character based on anyone?
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    Yes, you can make a character based on anyone. Something to keep in mind though is how much you're basing it on another person or character. If you're making a character based on a real person, make sure your character is only vaguely influenced by the person (unless you have the person's permission). If you're basing your character off of another cartoon character, be careful of copyright infringement.
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    If I do not have a phone or a computer, how should I do it?
    Community Answer
    You can use pen and paper. It takes a bit more effort, but works just as well.
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    How do I get my drawings onto my computer
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    You could scan it with a printer with a scanner and press import to move the photos to the application you are using.
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    Can there be more than 1 villain?
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    Yes, there can be as many villains as you like. In fact, most cartoons have 2 or 3 villains that all have different evil schemes.
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    Can I use Adobe Animate?
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    Yes, you can!
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    What if I only have an old, slow computer?
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    You could use a family or friend's computer, or possibly a computer at your school if you have access to one. You could also draw your cartoon by hand as a last resort.
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    What should I do after the storyboard? Is FlipaClip a good animation application?
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    If you're making something professional for the final product, then no, since FlipaClip is very limited. If you're doing a sort of rough draft of the animation, or if you're making a web animation, then yes, FlipaClip would be perfectly fine.
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    I'm not planning on getting voice actors (maybe I will later into the series), and the dialogue is written in text. Is that a bad idea?
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    Yes, most people prefer listening to something rather than reading on screen text.
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    Is there another website where I could create a cartoon?
    Community Answer
    Animaker, Toondoo, Pixton and Movly are good websites to make cartoons on.
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    I'm good at drawing, but I'm not good at writing and coming up with story ideas. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Just use your imagination. If that fails you, you could always just use real events that happened to you.
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    What are some good 3D animation programs to use?
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    Blender is a good one if you are going to do 3D. There are a bunch of tutorials on YouTube if you're not familiar with it. You could also try Maya 3D, but unlike Blender, it costs money.
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    I have my idea, a basic plot, a script for the pilot episode, etc., but I still need music, voice actors, and actual animation. I have a very low budget to work with. Can anyone help?
    Wiki4wiki
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    If you have a sibling, an inactive roommate, or a willing parent or friend, you can ask them. You can always have one person stand in for two of your characters and alter their voice. Learn how to use animation software so you don't have to hire someone to do this for you.
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    I can't draw can I be able to create cartoon?
    FuzzyFan
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    By all means! There are lots of apps for Windows on cloud for doing that, like Animaker, where you can select pre-made backgrounds, props, and even make a character sketch (like "brown eyes") to create your own characters!
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    How do I make my stop motion fast?
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    After you've finished putting all the frames together, increase the FPS (frames per second). The general FPS for film and television is 24, but 12 is also commonly used.
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