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Make Animations and Cartoons with Animation DeskHow to Manage Colors in Animation DeskHow to Control Speed and Motions with FramesHow to Create Animation Faster with the Selection ToolsHow to Draw Animation on a Live-action VideoHow to Animate with LayersWhat is Onion Skin and How to Use it in 2D AnimationHow to Export Your Animation as Storyboard, Video, GIF and PSDWindows
Animation Desk app for Windows 10: Interface NavigationHow to Control Speed of Your Animation- FPS and Frame RepetitionHow to Customize Color Palettes for Your AnimationHow to Create Animations Efficiently with the Selection ToolsHow to Import Reference Video and Image Using LayersHow to Track Motion with Onion Skin in Animation DeskHow to Use Rulers in Animation DeskHow to Export Animation and StoryboardHow to Lip Sync and Add Background Music to Your AnimationHow to Create an Animation Portfolio on AniZoneShould I Get a Surface Dial? How to Use Surface Dial in Animation DeskQuick Guide
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Make Animations and Cartoons with Animation DeskHow to Manage Colors in Animation DeskHow to Control Speed and Motions with FramesHow to Create Animation Faster with the Selection ToolsHow to Draw Animation on a Live-action VideoHow to Animate with LayersWhat is Onion Skin and How to Use it in 2D AnimationHow to Export Your Animation as Storyboard, Video, GIF and PSDWindows
Animation Desk app for Windows 10: Interface NavigationHow to Control Speed of Your Animation- FPS and Frame RepetitionHow to Customize Color Palettes for Your AnimationHow to Create Animations Efficiently with the Selection ToolsHow to Import Reference Video and Image Using LayersHow to Track Motion with Onion Skin in Animation DeskHow to Use Rulers in Animation DeskHow to Export Animation and StoryboardHow to Lip Sync and Add Background Music to Your AnimationHow to Create an Animation Portfolio on AniZoneShould I Get a Surface Dial? How to Use Surface Dial in Animation Desk
Tutorial
iOS/Android
Make Animations and Cartoons with Animation DeskHow to Manage Colors in Animation DeskHow to Control Speed and Motions with FramesHow to Create Animation Faster with the Selection ToolsHow to Draw Animation on a Live-action VideoHow to Animate with LayersWhat is Onion Skin and How to Use it in 2D AnimationHow to Export Your Animation as Storyboard, Video, GIF and PSDWindows
Animation Desk app for Windows 10: Interface NavigationHow to Control Speed of Your Animation- FPS and Frame RepetitionHow to Customize Color Palettes for Your AnimationHow to Create Animations Efficiently with the Selection ToolsHow to Import Reference Video and Image Using LayersHow to Track Motion with Onion Skin in Animation DeskHow to Use Rulers in Animation DeskHow to Export Animation and StoryboardHow to Lip Sync and Add Background Music to Your AnimationHow to Create an Animation Portfolio on AniZoneShould I Get a Surface Dial? How to Use Surface Dial in Animation DeskQuick Guide
Upgrade
Kdan MobileiOS/Android
Make Animations and Cartoons with Animation DeskHow to Manage Colors in Animation DeskHow to Control Speed and Motions with FramesHow to Create Animation Faster with the Selection ToolsHow to Draw Animation on a Live-action VideoHow to Animate with LayersWhat is Onion Skin and How to Use it in 2D AnimationHow to Export Your Animation as Storyboard, Video, GIF and PSDWindows
Animation Desk app for Windows 10: Interface NavigationHow to Control Speed of Your Animation- FPS and Frame RepetitionHow to Customize Color Palettes for Your AnimationHow to Create Animations Efficiently with the Selection ToolsHow to Import Reference Video and Image Using LayersHow to Track Motion with Onion Skin in Animation DeskHow to Use Rulers in Animation DeskHow to Export Animation and StoryboardHow to Lip Sync and Add Background Music to Your AnimationHow to Create an Animation Portfolio on AniZoneShould I Get a Surface Dial? How to Use Surface Dial in Animation DeskHow to Manage Colors in Animation Desk
How to Choose Colors for Your Animations
Color can demonstrate energy, emotion, and contrast. You can group colors as cold and warm color schemes. On the color wheel, each color has its complementary and analogous colors. The former creates vivid contrast, while the latter is harmonious. There are also triadic color schemes, split-complementary color schemes, rectangle (tetradic) color schemes, and square color schemes.
Have Fun with Colors in Animation Desk
Switch Between Color Wheel and RGB
You can mix colors in the color wheel or using the RGB color scheme. Tap on “Wheel” or “RGB” to switch the color scheme.
Pick Colors from the Canvas
Tap on the Eyedropper button. Move the crosshair on the canvas and target on the spot where you want to pick the color. Tap “V” after you are done. The selected color will be saved in the color slot in your personal color palette.
Save Your Colors in Your Color Palette
Any color you pick from the canvas will be saved to your color palette. Tap the button on the top-right corner to save the color from the color wheel or RGB swatches.
Tap on the Palette tab to view your personal color palette. Long tap on a color slot to remove the color from a slot.
Let’s Try it Out: The Color Challenge Animation
Do you like the color palette in Animation Desk? Why not set up a set of 3 colors and use only these 3 colors to create a short animation? Share your animation on social media with #AnimationDesk, so we can spot your work.
