You cannot draw but want to make a manga or anime?
Well why not try doing things the old fashioned way? By tracing. What tracing? That is horrible! Why would I trace someone elses work?
You don’t have to do that silly. You can trace using references you create. There are many programs you could use to setup a shot and then trace it.
You can make your own characters in 3d and then use them to trace.
Here is an example of creating your own characters.
I have to say I am so excited to see this series. I’m even more excited they shared some behind the scenes things. Wow!
Well the best part of your anime next to story is good character design. Here are some tips for your own personal anime.
Here is the design behind one of the newest and latest greatest character.
Yeah I know this is not the best animation you will find but break it down and think of the possibilites.
This man made a feature length movie in 5 months. Imagine taking a year, sprucing up the models and modeling. It is quite possible to make something awesome in less than a year.
Here is some inspiration. You know when creating a story feel free to think outside the box and created something new.
I thought this was a great little nifty tool that you can possibly combine with the Spine animation tool and make a cool looking anime. Great for if you have some slight drawing inability. This can help you out alot.
If you are going to make an awesome anime you need more than good art, giant robots and big breasts to make something awesome. You need a good story. Here is some great tips to coming up with a story idea.
Okay folks I wanted to share something with you.
This is one of if not my favorite making of! I cannot explain how much knowledge and shortcuts you can gain from these guys.
Watch it and break it down.
I cannot say how much this quick animation inspired me. Just wanted to share it.
What inspires you?
You guys remember that quote? If you do you are probably 40. 
I’m not here to dig up the past nostalgia, I’m actually here to share more ideas on animation that might help you.
Going back to cut out animation. I know some folks hate to think of doing a series or movie that way but really it can add style, be fast and be beautiful.
Check out what you can do.
Here is a great little tutorial that shows you what you can do.
The software used is called SPINE. I think most animation software has some form of this type of animation but I really like how this one looks and moves. It is made for this very specific task and it does it well.
Check out who uses this method.
They do stuff like this using this cutout method.
Go for it. Cut out animation is not evil.
