Initial Animation Begun

Hey, bloggers!  Just got done talking with the producers and we're all on the same page, so we're now ready to begin animation!

 The first step is setting our stages with the proper audio, building the symbol packs for the mouth of each character with speaking parts, and then we're ready to begin lip sync production!

 This is the most engaging and important aspect of most cartoons, as it is often what people look at subconsciously when watching your character speak dialog that will ultimately drive your film.  Lip sync takes delicate work and a careful ear, matching each mouth sound with the distinctive mouth shape that is associated with it.

 Check back often, lots of updates coming now that animation has begun!

Need your project animated? Email me and we'll get you on the waiting list!

Animation and Graphics produced at Smirk Studios for project "The Boros" using Adobe Animate.

All rights reserved. More info as the project unfolds! Keep it posted here for more updates on the production of "The Boros."

Art/Animation by Joshua H. Metz

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