PixelApp

Yet another example of a program that gives more and more power to artists, PixelApp takes a whole new approach to its simple animation creation goal. This program is as flexible as it is useful. Move all menus around as you need or see fit, and start creating fantastic pixel animations in just a couple of minutes. It's indeed interesting to see how accessible sprite sheet animations can indeed be.

The app itself sports a simple, yet stylish interface. The main window hosts all the tools needed for creating the animation, divided into various sections that seem to be completely modular. Move them around as you wish or as you require for the best possible outcome. These elements range from preview panes to color selection tools. You also get the usual post-processing features that allow you to save, import, and play with the fonts and other basic elements.

Regardless of how knowledgeable you are, creating a simple animation will indeed take a couple of minutes. That's a fact. Start by adding consecutive slides to a layer. Draw in each particular slide an evolution of whatever subject it is you're attempting to portray. The most basic of animations can be spelling the name of someone or something. Each letter becomes a slide within the same layer. Once done, you'll see all the elements of your creation flicker into an exciting animation.

PixelApp also includes a suite of classic tools such as color pickers, brushes, and selection tools. You can choose between many drawing tools, where the pencil is the most basic of them. One can also use the color-fill bucket and subsequently adjust the thickness of whatever drawing tool is used. PixelApp does indeed offer a complete experience for anyone attracted by the animation-creation process.