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Tweenhouse features

Everything Tweenhouse includes, from the first pencil line to a character that talks.

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Drawing and frame by frame

Every frame, by hand, when you want it.

  • Pencil and brushPressure-sensitive lines that feel like paper.
  • Vector drawingLines that stay crisp at any size.
  • Shapes and pathsRectangles, ellipses, polygons and pen curves.
  • Fill and paintClose a shape and fill it in a click, even with small gaps.
  • Line weight and taperThick, thin and tapered strokes.
  • Onion skinsSee the frames before and after, tinted and faded.
  • Draw on ones, twos or threesChoose the rhythm of hand-drawn motion.
  • Exposure sheet timingHold drawings for as many frames as they need.
  • InbetweensLet Tweenhouse suggest the frames between two key drawings.
  • Light tableTrace from other layers while you draw.
  • Flip and rollFlick through drawings to check the motion.
  • Brush libraryInks, pencils, markers and textured brushes.
  • Color palettesCharacter colors kept together and reused.
  • Keyframes and curvesEvery move eased, with springs and overshoot.
  • Layers and foldersKeep complex characters tidy.
  • Audio on the timelineSee the voice while you animate.

Rigs and bones

Characters that bend the way bodies do.

  • BonesDraw a skeleton and the artwork follows it.
  • Auto-rig from layersName the parts and Tweenhouse builds the rig for you.
  • Limbs that reachDrag a hand and the arm follows naturally.
  • Planted feet and handsPin a foot to the floor while the body moves.
  • Bend directionElbows and knees always bend the right way.
  • Joint limitsKeep every pose believable.
  • Mesh warpingBend and squash artwork smoothly.
  • Cut-out animationCharacters built from parts that turn and swap.
  • Head and body turnsSwap views as a character turns around.
  • Swap setsHands, mouths and eyes that switch on a key.
  • Springy partsHair, tails and ears that bounce and settle on their own.
  • Save a rigReuse a character setup across the series.
  • Pose librarySave poses and apply them in a click.
  • Copy and mirror posesReuse a pose on the other side.

Stickman figures

A few lines, a whole personality.

  • Ready stickman rigReal joints, ready to pose from the first frame.
  • Figure builderDesign your own figures, from the head to the feet.
  • Line styleWeight, roundness and texture for every figure.
  • Bendy and rubber-hose limbsSmooth curves instead of stiff segments.
  • Stretch and squashLimbs that stretch for comedy and snap back.
  • Flip and turnFace a figure the other way in a click.
  • Color codingGive each character its own color to tell them apart.
  • Costumes and propsHats, glasses, bags, tools and more.
  • Hands and feetSimple shapes or detailed hands, your choice.
  • CrowdsDuplicate figures into a crowd with natural variety.
  • Join figuresCharacters that hold hands, carry and lift each other.
  • Scale the castGiants, tiny figures and everything between.

Faces and feelings

Every emotion, readable at a glance.

  • Expression libraryHappy, sad, surprised, thinking, worried and more.
  • Eyes and pupilsShapes and gaze that point the viewer's attention.
  • EyebrowsAngles that carry half of every feeling.
  • Mouth shapesSmiles, frowns and everything in between.
  • BlinksNatural blinking, on its own or by hand.
  • Head tilt and turnSmall moves that make a face feel alive.
  • Blend expressionsMove from one feeling to another smoothly.
  • Emotion marksSweat drops, blushes, tears and shock lines.
  • Thought clouds and ideasQuestion marks, lightbulbs and thought bubbles.
  • Hair and accessoriesHair, glasses and facial hair that stay attached.

Action library

Walk, run, point, cheer: ready to use.

  • Idle breathingCharacters that never freeze in place.
  • Walks and runsCycles in many styles, at any speed.
  • Walk a pathDraw a path and the character walks it.
  • Jumps and fallsWith real weight, and a get-up afterwards.
  • GesturesPoint, wave, shrug, nod, clap and facepalm.
  • Talking gesturesNatural hand moves while a character speaks.
  • Everyday actionsSit, stand, read, write, type and phone.
  • ReactionsCelebrate, laugh, cry, panic and think.
  • Carry, push and pullCharacters that move the world around them.
  • Point at a targetAim a point at a chart, a map or another character.
  • Speed and loopsSpeed any action up or down, and loop it smoothly.
  • Blend actionsOne move flows into the next.
  • Save your ownKeep a custom motion and reuse it.

Lip sync and voice

Any voice, a face to match.

  • Automatic lip syncMouth shapes from the narration, sound by sound.
  • Script-guided syncUse the script for even more accurate mouths.
  • Mouth chartsA full set of mouth shapes for every character style.
  • Edit the timingAdjust any mouth shape on the timeline.
  • Several speakersEach character speaks its own lines.
  • Talking head bobA gentle nod and bounce as the character speaks.
  • Voices from ResonanceDesign or record a voice and the character uses it.
  • Perform liveAnimate a face with your camera and microphone, then refine it.

Whiteboard and hand-drawn reveals

Drawn by hand, line by line.

  • Hand-drawn revealA hand traces every drawing onto the board.
  • Pen, marker or no handChoose how each element is drawn.
  • Hand libraryDifferent hands and pens to match your style.
  • Draw order and pathsChoose the order and direction each line is drawn.
  • Smart drawAny image turned into a natural drawing path.
  • Color after the outlineLines first, then color floods in.
  • HandwritingWords written out letter by letter.
  • EntrancesDraw, fade, slide, drag or bounce in.
  • Emphasis and exitsPulse, wiggle, erase or fade away.
  • Board stylesWhiteboard, chalkboard, glass and paper.
  • Timing per elementHow long each drawing takes, and the pause after.

Camera and scenes

A camera with life, and depth to explore.

  • Virtual cameraPan, zoom and rotate through any scene.
  • Smooth camera movesEvery move eased, never stiff.
  • Camera shakeGentle or strong, settling naturally.
  • Punch-in zoomA quick push for emphasis.
  • Follow a characterThe camera keeps the subject in frame.
  • Glide between ideasA big canvas the camera travels across.
  • Multiplane depthLayers at real depths for true parallax.
  • Split screenTwo scenes side by side.
  • Scenes and backgroundsSwitch locations in a cut or a move.
  • Scene listOrganize a long story into scenes.

Effects and hand-drawn feel

Energy, texture and timing.

  • Speed lines and smearsFast moves that read as fast.
  • Motion trailsArcs that follow a swing or a throw.
  • Impact framesFlashes and freeze frames on the big moment.
  • Stars, sparkles and shinesSmall accents that draw the eye.
  • Shockwaves and puffsRings and smoke for landings and pops.
  • Comic wordsBig, bold sound words that pop.
  • Line boilThe gentle wobble of hand-drawn animation.
  • Paper textureA soft paper grain over the whole scene.
  • Glow and blurSoft light and depth on any layer.
  • Blend modesLayer shadows, light and texture naturally.

Collage and documentary devices

Characters that step into the real world.

  • Figures over photosCharacters placed in real photos and footage.
  • Cut-out photosBackground removal and paper-cut borders.
  • Ground shadowsCharacters that stand on the scene, not on top of it.
  • Perspective scaleFigures that shrink into the distance.
  • Characters on mapsA figure walking a route across a map.
  • Figures as dataCrowds that grow to show a number.
  • Size comparisonsLine figures up to show how big things really are.
  • Timeline walkA character strolling through history.
  • Pointing at chartsA narrator who explains the data.
  • Speech bubbles and captionsWords that pop beside the speaker.
  • Old photo treatmentSepia, grain and torn edges for archive stories.

Interactive animation and delivery

On the timeline, on the web, on every screen.

  • StatesIdle, hover, pressed and more, each with its own animation.
  • Smooth transitionsBlend from one state to the next.
  • React to the viewerCharacters that look at the cursor and respond to clicks.
  • Light and fastSmall, sharp animations for sites and apps.
  • Place on your siteDrop interactive characters straight into Strata.
  • Loops for the webSeamless loops for buttons, banners and headers.
  • Open in CutroomScenes land on the timeline and stay editable.
  • Transparent backgroundsCharacters ready to place over anything.
  • Image sequences and stillsAny frame, at full quality.
  • Final films at 4K60 and up to 8KClean lines at any size.

Lab Partner in Tweenhouse

Your partner, at the animation desk.

  • Stage a sceneDescribe it and get characters posed, placed and timed.
  • Act out the scriptGestures and expressions matched to each line.
  • Rig a characterYour partner sets up bones from your artwork.
  • Sync the dialogueMouths and reactions timed to the voice.
  • Explain any featureAsk how to do something, and it shows you.
  • Always yoursEvery change is reviewable, and you can undo it.
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