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What is OpenToonz?

OpenToonz is software for producing a 2D animation. It is based on the software "Toonz", which was developed by Digital Video S.p.A. in Italy, customized by Studio Ghibli, and has been used for creating its works for many years. Dwango launches this OpenToonz project, in cooperation with Digital Video and Studio Ghibli.

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OpenToonz is software for producing a 2D animation. It is based on the software "Toonz", which was developed by Digital Video S.p.A. in Italy, customized by Studio Ghibli, and has been used for creating its works for many years. Dwango launches this OpenToonz project, in cooperation with Digital Video and Studio Ghibli.


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1997
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Chuo City, Japan
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Dwango Co., Ltd. is a prominent Japanese telecommunications and media company known for its pioneering role in providing mobile entertainment content. It operates a diverse business spectrum including multimedia services, digital content delivery, and online video platforms. With a focus on innovation, Dwango has developed a robust platform that provides various services such as music and video streaming, mobile gaming, and other digital entertainment options to consumers.For more comprehensive information about Dwango and their offerings, visit their website at [http://dwango.co.jp/english](http://dwango.co.jp/english).

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Deepak M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
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For a free piece of software, OpenToonz is extremely powerful. It empowers the user to manipulate and animate vectors and raster images with ease.
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"Industry Level tool for FREE"
I love Opentoonz. When I first downloaded it (for free), I didn't understand it much, but once I spent a little time in it, I got a hang of the ani...
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Crixell M.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
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"Incredibly powerful free animation tool created by the masters of the field."
This is a free open-source 2D animation software "developed" by Studio Ghibli. It's incredibly powerful and it's free!

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What do you like best about OpenToonz?

For a free piece of software, OpenToonz is extremely powerful. It empowers the user to manipulate and animate vectors and raster images with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenToonz?

There is certainly a learning curve, and users may take some time to learn how to use it effectively. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenToonz solving and how is that benefiting you?

OpenToonz has helped me animate images easily. This helps immensely in my offers to clients to animate logos, images, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about OpenToonz?

I love Opentoonz. When I first downloaded it (for free), I didn't understand it much, but once I spent a little time in it, I got a hang of the animations. If you're struggling to understand, the program, there are a lot of helpful tutorials out there. It is a great program to learn basic animations on. I really recommend this for 2d animations. I was able to import art from procreate into opentoonz and continue animation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenToonz?

Not a very self explanatory software. I had to look up some help, but it worked out in the end (youtube tutorials). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenToonz:

If you're using it, don't be afraid to look for outside help if you dont understand the software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenToonz solving and how is that benefiting you?

Basic 2d animations. I was using OpenToonz before procreate its own animationcapability to do basic 2d animations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about OpenToonz?

This is a free open-source 2D animation software "developed" by Studio Ghibli. It's incredibly powerful and it's free! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenToonz?

The interface could be a little more aesthetically pleasing. It basically looks like an old Windows application. There's also a steep learning curve with very little sources for learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenToonz:

You really have to be willing to learn how to use this program on your own through a lot of trial and error. Unlike much bigger name software (think Adobe AfterEffects) there is very little support, and very few tutorials to be found on this program. But if you're willing to push through, you'll be able to use the open-source version of a tool developed by the masters of animation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenToonz solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use this software primarily to learn animation and for freelance projects. This software has the capabilities I need for full-length animation feature films with way more tools than I can ever imagine using on my own, and you really can't beat it for the price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about OpenToonz?

I like that this program is free and very powerful. I enjoy the layer options and the fact that I draw each frame by hand. There's a lot you can do with this program. I mainly use it to practice animation techniques. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenToonz?

There is a really really heavy learning curve with this program. I advise watching a lot of tutorials before really diving into this program. A lot of options like lowering the opacity and onion skinning are hidden. You've really gotta search for these I feel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenToonz:

Maybe redesign the app for better user interface or include some tooltips or a series of tutorials. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenToonz solving and how is that benefiting you?

I can create hand-drawn animations without any time limits or restrictions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about OpenToonz?

I like that I am able to plan out my animations ahead of time before moving into 3D animation. It helps my animation and improves the quality dramatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenToonz?

This software has a bit of a learning curve, but otherwise it works well for what I need. There are also some other features I would like added, but it gets the job done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenToonz solving and how is that benefiting you?

The ability to plan out animations ahead of time before going in 3D in opentoonz is very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.