Would it be also possible for a tutorial on how to make more interactive backgrounds? I watched the workflow video on how you did all the editing for the characters but would also want to have some insights on how to make background more interactive
Thanks for the suggestion - maybe! I honestly do most of my animated background stuff in After Effects - basically, anything non-Character related is probably better off being done there. In a recent tips video I talk about how I have the character open and close a cupboard for example: th-cam.com/video/wEgGhuGglWs/w-d-xo.html
great for live performances etc but I would love to see the ability to drag a replay into the timeline instead of having to hit record then use the keyboard trigger to record the replay....Dragging an already recorded replay into the timeline would be a huge time saver.
I need to get back into Character Animator. Is there an update for animal movements like if you want to make a snake puppet and have it slither about, or if you make a creature that has more.than 4 limbs?
Hello Dave, I appreciate this update. However I have one question about something I've been struggling with for a long time now, I also have many keyframed transform replays. How do you have them smoothly transition back after triggering them like you do at 5:53? When I release the triggers my transform replays all just instantly snap back jarringly not smoothly like yours.
Sehr gut:) es wird ein bisschen komplizierte und dann wird vereinfacht. Top.. Great work team:) I have a suggestion for the rigging area so that one can have a better overview for the tagging system..Can I write my suggestion to you Okay?
I am wondering if you could edit replay to key framing system. You know it would be wonderful if key framing system has also been added to character animator.
To create a replay, you need takes, so for any keyframes you'll need to convert them to takes first. But yes, keyframes do work: th-cam.com/video/isL-NZ00QaM/w-d-xo.html
Hi Dave, Im trying to adapt Chloe from a copy but I seem to have lost the replays. The artwork is there and they are in the triggers but they don't show up in the Replays column on the right. Is there a way to relink them? Thanks for your great help.
Hmm good question. I'm not sure how something might have gotten lost in translation if you made a copy, because even if I delete Chloe's arm artwork the replay still shows up and plays back without it. I will say that replays usually don't translate well between puppets, as any change in rigging/artwork can throw off stuff like draggers, head movement, etc. So unless you were doing simple stuff like just skin tone or hair color, honestly it may be best to recreate some of them with your modified artwork.
Hi Dave, miss you so much, you rarely upload anything anymore, I'll be waiting for updates. I wanted to ask if it is possible to use Adobe Character Puppet on my projects, let's say to make youtube animations, will there be copyright violations?
Hey Dave :) Sorry I'm asking here, but don't know where to ask... Can you and your team add just another "Sticky" character in the "Animate From Audio" program from Adobe Express. I wish there was a female character to complete the Sticky character. Just a simple "Sticky" character but with pink shirt and a long hair and that's it :D Thanks!
One current workarond is you could set up a virtual camera with third party software like Manycam and use that as your Character Animator input with body tracking.
It's all about finding the time to do them! I have a list of stuff in a Google Doc, I just need to find the time to put a new one together! Hopefully soon!
I mean, after creating a character and making some replays, I created another very similar character (same layers, same bones...). Now I would like to copy the replays from the first one. If it's possible, I think it should be very easy, but I don't know what I am doing wrong...
Unfortunately you can't copy and paste replays, but you could copy and paste recordings from one character to the next and then recreate the Replays from that. But yes, they would have to be the same layout, because otherwise CH won't know what handles/artwork it's looking for.
NO. WAY. This is game changing!!! I use nothing but replays so so excited to use this!!
This has come at a perfect time as some projects of mine are about to take off! Thanks for this and all your hard work xxx
i love, character animator, and thats you fault lol, great job, it's literally high quality animation without spending millions on it.
This is great!!! Almost like nesting, or Photoshop's smart objects!
Would it be also possible for a tutorial on how to make more interactive backgrounds? I watched the workflow video on how you did all the editing for the characters but would also want to have some insights on how to make background more interactive
Thanks for the suggestion - maybe! I honestly do most of my animated background stuff in After Effects - basically, anything non-Character related is probably better off being done there. In a recent tips video I talk about how I have the character open and close a cupboard for example: th-cam.com/video/wEgGhuGglWs/w-d-xo.html
Thank you Dave 🙂 This will save time and make for nicer looking replays. Very helpful.
Thx for the updates ❤ I like Character Animator I have to learn how to stream my puppets live without the stream being choppy 😊
Really happy to see this. Needed this feature for a long time. Thank you.
great for live performances etc but I would love to see the ability to drag a replay into the timeline instead of having to hit record then use the keyboard trigger to record the replay....Dragging an already recorded replay into the timeline would be a huge time saver.
Been waiting for this! Thank you!
I need to get back into Character Animator. Is there an update for animal movements like if you want to make a snake puppet and have it slither about, or if you make a creature that has more.than 4 limbs?
Nothing new to report on non bipedal characters yet, but we know that's a very common request people still have.
Love it! This program is amazing. Thanks Dave 👍👍
these are always my fav videos
Thank you so much!
nice one Dave. thanks
Wohooo finally!
Hello Dave, I appreciate this update.
However I have one question about something I've been struggling with for a long time now, I also have many keyframed transform replays. How do you have them smoothly transition back after triggering them like you do at 5:53?
When I release the triggers my transform replays all just instantly snap back jarringly not smoothly like yours.
I will convert my keyframes into takes (right click) and then add easing to the beginning and end.
Sehr gut:) es wird ein bisschen komplizierte und dann wird vereinfacht. Top.. Great work team:) I have a suggestion for the rigging area so that one can have a better overview for the tagging system..Can I write my suggestion to you Okay?
Sure! Here is fine or you can DM me on the official Adobe forums: community.adobe.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/8340746
Very nice!
Thanks
I am wondering if you could edit replay to key framing system. You know it would be wonderful if key framing system has also been added to character animator.
To create a replay, you need takes, so for any keyframes you'll need to convert them to takes first. But yes, keyframes do work: th-cam.com/video/isL-NZ00QaM/w-d-xo.html
Always informative #myguyDave 🎉
Hi Dave, Im trying to adapt Chloe from a copy but I seem to have lost the replays. The artwork is there and they are in the triggers but they don't show up in the Replays column on the right. Is there a way to relink them? Thanks for your great help.
Hmm good question. I'm not sure how something might have gotten lost in translation if you made a copy, because even if I delete Chloe's arm artwork the replay still shows up and plays back without it. I will say that replays usually don't translate well between puppets, as any change in rigging/artwork can throw off stuff like draggers, head movement, etc. So unless you were doing simple stuff like just skin tone or hair color, honestly it may be best to recreate some of them with your modified artwork.
Hi Dave, miss you so much, you rarely upload anything anymore, I'll be waiting for updates. I wanted to ask if it is possible to use Adobe Character Puppet on my projects, let's say to make youtube animations, will there be copyright violations?
Yep, you can use everything without any restrictions. th-cam.com/video/7pgm_u4VkQk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=ZaevOwjZce2AqhL3&t=110
Hey Dave :) Sorry I'm asking here, but don't know where to ask... Can you and your team add just another "Sticky" character in the "Animate From Audio" program from Adobe Express.
I wish there was a female character to complete the Sticky character. Just a simple "Sticky" character but with pink shirt and a long hair and that's it :D Thanks!
I will pass this on to the team. Thanks for the feedback!
Hey Dave been too long . Are you guys working on anything as far as picking up objects and manipulating finger position triggers shortcuts?
Thanks! Nothing to announce about either of those currently.
I have a question: Can you use the face turner and the body turner at the same time?
Yep! If both of them have tagged views and you add the head/body turner at the root of the puppet, they should both turn together.
I want a feature where you can copy body movements from pre recorded videos
One current workarond is you could set up a virtual camera with third party software like Manycam and use that as your Character Animator input with body tracking.
@@okaysamurai I did it looked awful lol
What happened to the community spotlights?
I came here to ask about this.
It's all about finding the time to do them! I have a list of stuff in a Google Doc, I just need to find the time to put a new one together! Hopefully soon!
Many thank yous, Dave. @@okaysamurai
legendary
Regards 😊
Dave make CH great app of animation
can i copy a replay to another character?
I mean, after creating a character and making some replays, I created another very similar character (same layers, same bones...). Now I would like to copy the replays from the first one.
If it's possible, I think it should be very easy, but I don't know what I am doing wrong...
Unfortunately you can't copy and paste replays, but you could copy and paste recordings from one character to the next and then recreate the Replays from that. But yes, they would have to be the same layout, because otherwise CH won't know what handles/artwork it's looking for.
Ok, thanks for the tips!@@okaysamurai
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