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Onionskinning is a technique used in animation that allows an animator to see several frames at once. Dragonframe's main animation window has an onionskin setting, as does the [[Keypad Controls - Dragonframe|Dragonframe keypad]].  
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Onion skinning is a technique, accessible in the Dragonframe software, that enables animators to simultaneously see several of their most recent frames in Live View. Onion skinning is essential in accurately fluid animation.
  
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==Using Onionskin==
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==Getting Ready==
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The onionskin setting in Dragonframe is controlled by keypad or the slider in the animation window. The '''Onionskin Opacity Slider''' adds an onionskin layer of a previous frame over the Live View. You can adjust how translucent that layer appears, or select which frame you choose to layer. The Dragonframe keypad's '''Onionskin Left''' and '''Onionskin Right''' settings will adjust the opacity in small increments.  
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* Use the pegbar to secure your artwork when utilizing the main animation stand.
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* Open up Dragonframe (for questions with opening Dragonframe and details, see Basic Animation 2D).
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* Use Auto-Focus to focus the area where you placed your drawing or objects. (for questions on using Auto-Focus and details, see Focusing-Dragonframe).
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* Click on X-Sheet in the upper right hand corner of Dragonframe (for questions about X-Sheet, see X-Sheet Dragonframe).
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* Take several frames of your artwork and/or objects.
  
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== Settings ==
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[[File:Onionskin_Slider.png|frame|none|alt=Alt text]]
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* When opening Dragonframe, you will find a tool called the Onion skin Opacity Slider which is located underneath the Live-View (see Fig. 1.0 & Fig. 1.1). 
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[[File:Screenshot Marking 1.jpg|centre|thumb|480x480px]]  
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There is also an Onionskin tool in the Animation Palette that gives you additional control over onionskin opacity. Move the mouse over the '''View''' pane to access the palette.  
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[[File:Onionskin_Palette.png|frame|none|alt=Alt text]]
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Revision as of 20:03, 14 November 2018

Intro

Onion skinning is a technique, accessible in the Dragonframe software, that enables animators to simultaneously see several of their most recent frames in Live View. Onion skinning is essential in accurately fluid animation.

Getting Ready

  • Use the pegbar to secure your artwork when utilizing the main animation stand.
  • Open up Dragonframe (for questions with opening Dragonframe and details, see Basic Animation 2D).
  • Use Auto-Focus to focus the area where you placed your drawing or objects. (for questions on using Auto-Focus and details, see Focusing-Dragonframe).
  • Click on X-Sheet in the upper right hand corner of Dragonframe (for questions about X-Sheet, see X-Sheet Dragonframe).
  • Take several frames of your artwork and/or objects.

Settings

  • When opening Dragonframe, you will find a tool called the Onion skin Opacity Slider which is located underneath the Live-View (see Fig. 1.0 & Fig. 1.1).
Screenshot Marking 1.jpg


  • Onionskin Examples

  • No onionskin.

  • First frame at lower opacity.

  • Both layers at equal opacity.

  • First frame at greater opacity.

  • Live view completely transparent.

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