Oh yeah, I pretty much always have frames of Ghost in the Shell 1995 and Black Lagoon up for reference. I even have some of the artbooks of the original keyframes they were drawing by hand. Those artists were wizards lol
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Nowadays things are even faster, like using CG and 3D to speed things up. Animators usin every tool they can to make the bombest shit ya see. There's a charm to the grit of the older styles (hence my lines bein crunchy), but I try to use modern techniques too. Everything except AI, fuck that shit...
aug 30, 2025, 2:54 pm • 2 0 • view
Yeah I really like that 90's and 00's style with a bit of noise and glow to the image. I know some artists use 3d models and stuff to help with posing and composition but I don't know how to use any of that, I can barely use my iPad lol.
aug 30, 2025, 5:23 pm • 1 0 • view
You reminded me, I should try some noise sometimes. lol Also I'm one of those who use 3D as a tool. It's a bit of a learning curve, but it can def help speed things along if you are willing to learn (def not recommended unless the artist is already comfortable though as it can become a crutch).
aug 30, 2025, 5:29 pm • 1 0 • view
Yeah I found adding a little bit of noise really softens the image and gives it that vintage anime cel look that I personally love. I don't know what program you use but the default noise on Procreate is rubbish, billows or ridges is where it's at.
aug 30, 2025, 5:34 pm • 2 0 • view
I use CSP, I ain't own any Apple anything
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