Before we take our character and start animating, there are some considerations. First, it’s best to know how the app works, and this chapter will highlight key points. When it comes to art, our character’s layers will need to follow a specific pattern. Character Animator works best when you name layers as well as organize groups a certain way, which you will learn. Photoshop will be featured heavily here, as it’s the best choice for organizing .psd files.

This part includes the following chapters:

• Chapter 1, What You Need to Know Before Rigging and Animating
• Chapter 2, Comparing Adobe Character Animator to Other Animation Apps
• Chapter 3, Preparing a Character Rig in Photoshop