Step 4: Arrange all the panels as shown in the image below or as per your convenience, and let’s start animating. Tool Box: Here, we get all the tools that will be used to create anything on the canvas, like a brush, paint bucket, move tool, etc.Tool Options: Used for changing the properties of tools we are using.Small Color Selector: It is used to pick colors instantly.Onion Skins: These are used to see the previous and forward frames while painting on the current frame to keep the animation smooth and accurate.For example, we will create the background on the bottom layer and the character on the layer above it so that if we have to change anything in either one, it will not affect the other. Layers: As the name suggests, these are layers used to create different animation elements separately.These are the frames that will contain all our images of animation. In this panel, you will see many small boxes.

This is just like the pages of a flipbook that are flipped in speed, one after the other, to give the resemblance of motion.

Animation Timeline: The most important panel for animating in Krita.

Now, let me explain the use of all these panels in short: But we need only some of these panels, so to have only the required panels, go to Settings > Dockers > Tick mark on Animation timeline, Layers, Onion Skins, Small Color Selector, Tool Options, and Tool Box. Step 3: A white canvas opens before you, with random panels on all sides. Set the resolution between 250 to 400 PPI (pixels per inch) to get the best quality video. Conventionally, we use 1920px and 1080px, respectively, for creating an animated video. Set the Width and Height as per your requirement. Step 2: Click on New, and a panel will open in front of you. Step 1: On opening the Krita interface, you will see two options on the screen – New and Open. To Animate in Krita, we use the method of Frame-by-frame animation. Let’s see some simple steps to start your first Krita animation.

By mastering the art of animation in Krita, you’ll be able to elevate your digital artwork to new heights and produce dynamic, captivating projects. You can use this software to create short animations, animated illustrations, or simply add movement to your designs. Krita’s animation tools offer a wealth of possibilities for bringing your digital artwork to life.

Krita animation render