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Animated Drawings (fairanimateddrawings.com)

947 points by jonbaer · 1235 days ago · 83 comments on HN

Article summary

The article presents an open-source project called Animated Drawings, which allows users to animate their own drawings using a simple algorithm. The project includes a GitHub repository with code and examples, as well as a browser-based demo. Users can install the project using pip and run it using a configuration file. The project aims to be a useful creative tool, allowing users to flexibly create animations starring their own drawn characters.

Main themes

  • animated drawings
  • creative tool
  • open-source project
  • MIT license
  • commercial use
  • children's creativity
  • animation
  • browser-based demo

What commenters say

  • The project is a fun and creative tool that can be used by children and adults alike to animate their drawings.
  • Some users experienced technical issues with the browser-based demo, such as images being flipped upside down.
  • The project's MIT license allows for commercial use, and some users are interested in collaborating to create an app based on the code.
  • There are concerns about the potential for the code to be used in a way that is detrimental to the original creator, such as being wrapped in a terrible app with ads.
  • The project has the potential to be a valuable tool for teaching children about animation and creativity.
  • Some users appreciate the simplicity and accessibility of the project, while others would like to see more features and functionality.
  • The project's ability to bring drawings to life could have a positive impact on children's creativity and motivation to draw.
  • There are also discussions about the potential for similar projects to be developed in the future, such as online comic strips.