New animation tools will change the two-dimensional graphics

With the advent of three-dimensional computer graphics tools for creating two-dimensional animation for games and videos developed not particularly active: it seemed that everything has already been invented. However, new technical and artistic means are possible and can have a major impact on what looks like a two-dimensional computer graphics. For example not far to seek - Flash effect in this regard is very significant.

The Japanese company has recently demonstrated Cybernoids platform Live2D, so you can easily animate flat vector drawings, and even give them volume.



So far Live2D adapted primarily to revive flat silhouettes of characters, but the next version will support a 360-degree, effectively equalize it with the three-dimensional graphics.

Due to Live2D would like to mention, and other interesting development from the same opera - Spriter. Authors Spriter originally created the engine for two-dimensional computer game, but then decided that they have developed a means of animation can be claimed.



Spriter can be character models and objects from the individual pieces and animate as if it shapes cut from paper (with the difference that the computer chips can not only move and rotate, and stretch, change opacity, etc.). This means that the game is made for this engine, which is much less constrained in the possibilities of animation and change the look of the characters. This technique has already been used in some of the older games, but the first time it is brought up to a level of simplicity.

Spriter integrates well with a variety of frameworks for game development - Cocos2D and Love2D for iOS, GameMaker, Microsoft XNA, and so on. Money for the project were collected through Kickstarter spring of 2012, and Spriter beta now available for download.