• Get the hang of enhancing and polishing character rigs • Create quick and effective animations for business or entertainment without having to delve into all the intricacies of the craft • Create triggers to customize your animated experience • Assemble rigs in Photoshop for Character Animator • Add tags, handles, draggable limbs, swap sets, and physics effects • Use a webcam and microphone for lip-syncing, head turns, and other real-time actions • Work with multiple characters, scene layers, and audio files • Add loopable motions such as walk cycles • Record a short animation for export If you are a beginner in animation and looking to get up and running quickly by creating your own animated scenes, this is the book for you. With just basic computer knowledge and a webcam and microphone connected, you'll be able to follow along effectively. Although not a prerequisite, knowing the principles of animation or having any history with other animation software will be helpful.