Want to become an animator? Start with these tools.

So you want to become an animator. Maybe you're looking to make the next Steven Universe or become a Hayao Miyazaki-type (or a Makoto Shinkai-type if your interests are a little more nuanced). But animation isn't always an easy industry and it can challenging when you're new to the game. Don't get discouraged, though. Here's a list of nice beginner tools that we think can help you get started on your way to becoming a professional cartoonist.

A stylus pen

Drawing on pen-and-paper can take you a long way, but you'll eventually have to make the transition to drawing on a computer. Using a stylus pen on your tablet can help you get used to using a screen as your canvas so you can make the switch to digital art more easily. Read more...