{"id":253351,"date":"2025-05-23T07:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/animation\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T07:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:30:43","slug":"winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=253351","title":{"rendered":"Winner Spotlight: Harnessing Affinity Designer, Cartoon Animator and AI for Next-Level Animation Production"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"63843\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/01_rl-magazine_1920x1080_v1-12\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"01_RL Magazine_1920x1080_v1\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Kael Camaris combined Cartoon Animator, Affinity Designer and various AI tools for his animated children songs. The vibrant characters and setting made him the winner of the contest.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Kael Camaris combined Cartoon Animator, Affinity Designer and various AI tools for his animated children songs. The vibrant characters and setting made him the winner of the contest.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-300x169.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kael Camaris combined Cartoon Animator, Affinity Designer and various AI tools for his animated children songs. The vibrant characters and setting made him the winner of the contest.\" class=\"wp-image-63843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01_RL-Magazine_1920x1080_v1-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kael Camaris combined Cartoon Animator, Affinity Designer, and various AI tools for his animated children\u2019s songs. The vibrant characters and setting made him the winner of the contest.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this <em>Winner Spotlight<\/em> interview, we speak with Kael Kamaris, first-place winner of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/event\/2024-Animation-at-Work\/winner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2024 Animation at Work contest<\/a> <\/strong>under the \u201cEducation Animation\u201d category. Kael\u2019s winning entry, called \u201cTiana &amp; Teo \u2013 Teaser Trailer \u2013 Faith Base Nursery Rhymes,\u201d is made possible with the powerful fusion of Cartoon Animator (CTA), AI tools like ChatGPT, and creative software such as Affinity Designer and Blender. Kael shares insights into his production workflow, character design process, and how AI has become a vital part of his animation toolkit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:35% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"919\" height=\"917\" data-attachment-id=\"63741\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"919,917\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;EricChang (\\u5f35\\u6643\\u9298)&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1747741691&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"KAEL\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-300x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63741 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL.jpg 919w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-768x766.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-600x600.jpg?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-400x400.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-200x200.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/KAEL-250x250.jpg?crop=1 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 919px) 100vw, 919px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kael Camaris<\/h3>\n<p>Hi, my name is Kael Camaris. I am a 2D animator based in the United Kingdom. Coming from illustration books and 2d character background, I know best in turning the 2d concepts into colorful commercial productions and merchandise. With the vibrant color tone setting, I always find it interesting when diving into children\u2019s book production.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, I also teach private lessons to aspiring animators and illustrators. My goal is to let my courses help students to be completely independent and creative!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@tianaandteo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow Kael\u2019s YouTube<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tiana &amp; Teo - Teaser Trailer - Faith Based Nursery Rhymes\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3ZFKVhxuTFg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Leveraging AI Tools And Preparation In ChatGPT<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>ChatGPT has become an invaluable part of my workflow, especially when I\u2019m looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/animated-video.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creative script ideas<\/a>, brainstorming content, or even when I\u2019m struggling with writer\u2019s block. It helps me generate concepts, dialogues, and even song lyrics for my animated videos. Having a reliable AI assistant like ChatGPT ensures I can stay productive without getting stuck during the creative process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" data-attachment-id=\"63826\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-01\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,921\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 01\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-300x173.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-1024x589.png\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-1024x589.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63826 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-150x86.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-1536x884.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01-1200x691.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-01.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The key to writing good prompts is being specific with the details you want. For example, if I\u2019m working on a script, I might prompt ChatGPT with something like: \u201cGenerate a 1-minute script for a children\u2019s animation about the letter \u2018B,\u2019 incorporating themes of kindness and teamwork.\u201d The more targeted your request, the more tailored the response will be. It helps save time by narrowing down the creative options and getting a starting point quickly.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Animation At Work 2024 - Tiana &amp; Teo - WIP Video\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r6Iqg5a-bxM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leveraging AI Tools: Voice, Songs, and Audio<\/h2>\n<p>I chose these tools because they offer a great balance of affordability and functionality. For voices, I use RVC Voice Converter, which is free, and it allows me to create cartoonish voices that match the energy of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/2D-character-creation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2D animations<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<figure data-carousel-extra=\"{\" blog_id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-attachment-id=\"63829\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-05\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,870\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-300x163.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-1024x557.png\" data-id=\"63829\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05-1200x653.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-05.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" data-attachment-id=\"63827\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-02\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,844\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-300x158.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-1024x540.png\" data-id=\"63827\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-1024x540.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-1024x540.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-768x405.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-1536x810.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02-1200x633.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-02.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>For music, I subscribe to Suno Chirp on a yearly basis, which provides me with a vast library of tracks that I can customize for my animations. Suno Chirp costs around \u00a350 a year, which is a great deal for royalty-free music with high production value. As for sound editing, I use Ardour, which is an open-source tool, so there\u2019s no cost, and it\u2019s perfect for editing voiceovers and adding sound effects to my animations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Character Design with Affinity Designer<\/h2>\n<p>My characters are designed using <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/vector-animation-maker.html#round-trip-editing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affinity Designer<\/a><\/strong>, where I create vector-based illustrations. I usually start by sketching the character\u2019s outline and key features, then break them into separate components, like the body, head, and limbs, for easier rigging. One tip I often use in Affinity Designer is to keep my lines as clean and simple as possible, as it makes the rigging process much smoother. I also make use of the \u2018Pen Tool\u2019 to create precise curves and shapes for body parts, ensuring that everything is proportionate and easily adjustable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-attachment-id=\"63831\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-04\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,871\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-300x163.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-1024x557.png\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-1024x557.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-1536x836.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04-1200x653.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-04.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>My background in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/animated-drawing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2D illustration<\/a><\/strong> is essential for creating well-balanced, aesthetically pleasing characters. I can focus on the design\u2019s artistry and functionality, ensuring characters not only look good but can also be easily animated. The understanding of proportions, anatomy, and perspective that I developed in my 2D illustration work really helps when it comes to designing characters that are both visually appealing and suitable for animation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"544\" data-attachment-id=\"63832\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-06\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,850\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-300x159.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-1024x544.png\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-1024x544.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-1536x816.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06-1200x638.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-06.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>When designing characters for animation, it\u2019s crucial to keep movement in mind. I always ensure the design is simplified with separate parts (like limbs, facial expressions, etc.) to make the rigging process easier. For rigging, my tip is to break down the character into as many pieces as possible to allow for smooth and flexible movement, especially for the face. I also recommend keeping the anchor points centered for each limb and part, as this makes it easier to animate fluid motions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" data-attachment-id=\"63833\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-07\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,896\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 07\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-300x168.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-1024x573.png\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-1024x573.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-1536x860.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07-1200x672.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-07.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Character Animation<\/h2>\n<p>I use iClone 8 to add <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/3d-motion-to-2d-animation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D motions to my 2D character animation<\/a><\/strong> workflow with the plugin that integrates with Cartoon Animator. My process starts by importing character animations from iClone, converting them into 2D motion files, and then refining them in Cartoon Animator. The dos are: always make sure the motion is fluid and matches the character\u2019s design, and test different angles to ensure the 3D-to-2D conversion looks natural. The don\u2019ts: don\u2019t overcomplicate the motions \u2013 keep them simple and aligned with your character\u2019s style.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"561\" data-attachment-id=\"63835\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-08\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,877\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 08\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-300x164.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-1024x561.png\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-1024x561.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63835\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-1024x561.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-150x82.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-768x421.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-1536x842.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08-1200x658.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-08.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>For <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/2d-face-animation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">facial animation<\/a><\/strong>, my key tip is to use separate layers for different facial components (eyes, mouth, eyebrows). This gives me flexibility to animate expressions more naturally. Additionally, I like to use subtle movements\u2014small shifts in the eye position, slight eyebrow raises, or mouth corners\u2014because they help create more emotive and relatable characters.<\/p>\n<figure data-carousel-extra=\"{\" blog_id=\"\" class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" data-attachment-id=\"63836\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-09\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,909\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 09\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-300x170.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-1024x582.png\" data-id=\"63836\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-1024x582.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-1024x582.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-1536x873.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09-1200x682.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-09.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" data-attachment-id=\"63838\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-10\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,848\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 10\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-300x159.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-1024x543.png\" data-id=\"63838\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-768x407.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-1536x814.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10-1200x636.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-10.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to body animation, keeping the character\u2019s weight and posture consistent is crucial. I focus on the character\u2019s center of gravity and make sure that the movements are balanced. One of my favorite tips is to exaggerate the movement slightly to give it more life, especially when the character is in motion. This makes the animation feel more dynamic and fluid.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/talking-head.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lip sync animation <\/a><\/strong>can be tricky, but it\u2019s all about timing. I always break down the dialogue into individual phonemes and match them to the character\u2019s mouth shapes. My tip is to start with the key poses for the mouth (open, closed, etc.) and then fill in the in-betweens. Also, don\u2019t forget to add subtle head movements to complement the lip sync \u2013 it gives the character more personality.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On Compositing<\/h2>\n<p>In Blender, I use the nodes editor extensively for compositing and to create more dynamic camera movements. Nodes allow me to control and adjust lighting, color grading, and effects with precision. I also rely on Blender\u2019s camera rigging and animation tools to create more engaging shots, ensuring that the camera smoothly transitions through scenes without abrupt jumps. For optimization, I always use the layers and scene management tools to keep everything organized, which makes it much easier to handle more complex projects.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"543\" data-attachment-id=\"63839\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/05\/23\/winner-spotlight-harnessing-affinity-designer-cartoon-animator-and-ai-for-next-level-animation-production\/kael-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11.png\" data-orig-size=\"1600,849\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kael 11\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-300x159.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-1024x543.png\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-1024x543.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-1024x543.png 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-150x80.png 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-1536x815.png 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11-1200x637.png 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kael-11.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Closing Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>This competition has been an incredible experience, and I\u2019m really proud of the work I\u2019ve submitted. My advice to future contestants is to focus on your unique style and don\u2019t be afraid to experiment with different tools and techniques. Animation is all about creativity and storytelling, so embrace your personal touch. You can follow my work on another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gavner.cartoon.animator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">alias Facebook<\/a> for collaboration inquiries. I\u2019m always excited to connect with fellow animators and creatives!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large has-lightbox\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reallusion.com\/cartoon-animator\/event\/2024-Animation-at-Work\/winner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" data-attachment-id=\"62076\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/2025\/03\/31\/winner-spotlight-incisive-and-engaging-service-promo-made-with-cartoon-animator\/07_forum_2000x400\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2000,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"07_Forum_2000x400\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-300x60.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-1024x205.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-1024x205.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-62076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-150x30.jpg 150w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-768x154.jpg 768w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-1536x307.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400-1200x240.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/magazine.reallusion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/07_Forum_2000x400.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click the banner to learn more about the winners\u2019 portfolios and judge comments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-block sd-like jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded\" id=\"like-post-wrapper-89332850-63707-683024232c2f1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.wp.com\/likes\/?ver=14.7-a.5#blog_id=89332850&amp;post_id=63707&amp;origin=magazine.reallusion.com&amp;obj_id=89332850-63707-683024232c2f1\" data-name=\"like-post-frame-89332850-63707-683024232c2f1\" data-title=\"Like or Reblog\">\n<h3 class=\"sd-title\">Like this:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"button\"><span>Like<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"loading\">Loading&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sd-text-color\"\/><a class=\"sd-link-color\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kael Camaris combined Cartoon Animator, Affinity Designer, and various AI tools for his animated children\u2019s songs. 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