Flipping Out: The Art of Flip Book Animation

Animating a Stick Figure

Creating a stick figure for a flip book teaches you the principles of hand-drawn animation in a simple and enjoyable way. In this exercise, you will create basic stories; design characters; and draw keyframes, inbetweens, and walk cycles.

Before you start working on a flip book, you need to brainstorm a character and a simple plot. Begin by doing warm-up exercises, doodling stick figures, and brainstorming plots and ideas. Play with the size and body shapes of your stick figures. Draw simple expressions on their faces, and add hair and clothes. Think about your story’s genre, and draw your characters accordingly. You ...