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Drawing cartoon characters require loads of creative inspiration. But once you have the inspiration to drawing a cartoon character, a little technology can go a long way in bringing it to life. In fact, with the right cartoon drawing software, the task can be made immensely easy. Wish to bring your cartoons to life? So here is a selection of some highly usable software:
Pixia - Japanese Graphic Software
This is too good to be a freeware but it is. Pixia is used to best effect with pressure sensitive graphic tablets. The software enables you to draw, color graphics and can be used as a photo editor too. In fact, thanks to its line drawing feature, it is a great asset for the cartoonists. It also works with layers, masks and is highly stable software.
Magic Whiteboard 1.4
This is a tool for the kids. This is an exciting network drawing program which allows multiple users to design on the same platform. You can also print or save cartoon character drawing in multiple formats as BMP, JPEG, and GIF. The program comes with many funny cartoon characters and colorful graphics. It is compatible with Windows ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista.
Toonworks Deluxe
This is a multimedia drawing program which offers you a fun-filled way of learning to draw a cartoon character. The drawing features are easy to use and has excellent sound effects. The program is loaded with clipart images, 100 pre-designed cartoon characters and funny visual effects. The images can be saved in BMP, EMF, EMF+, JPEG, PNG & WMF formats. The software is especially helpful if you are interested in computer illustration.
Gimp
This is one of the most well known photo editors for both Linux and windows operating systems. However, the Linux version is more stable and works wonderful. The software is free under the GNU General Public License (GPL).
Disney's Magic Artist Cartoon Maker
The software is loaded with tools to drawing cartoons which is the good and the bad thing (if you are not willing to experiment). The tool is great for kids as they get to make their own cartoon character or even animated carton movies with Disney characters in it. Kids can import their own cartoon drawings into these movies. Seeing their own drawing in action, this is a great tool to stimulate creativity. Another CD which comes with the package has lessons from real Disney animators. Simplicity is the biggest secret to creating a good animated cartoon character. If you have a look at the characters seen Dido, Ben, Kewl, Tumo, Ian and Yappy, you will notice that they are simple, non-complicated cartoon drawings with unique shape and proportions. Read their stories to know more about them.
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