Taking animated GIFs to the NEXT LEVEL

Shamar is making some very advanced drawings lately in class. Here are two panels which were inspired by the animated gifs that showcase, tone, perspective, lighting and a pretty solid handle on human proportions.

Here is an animated GIF that Juan has made. It is good, however, this is a good example as to why you would use a lightbox or a light source to make your animations. As you'll notice when observing the GIF, the first W does not stay the same size or shape. This looses the illusion of animation.

Shamar is running into a similar problem. His panels are not all the same size so the ball in his gif shifts around.

The answer to all this is: either use a lightbox or the window for your animations. They will look a LOT smoother because you will be able to keep portions the same.

I am a bit shocked that nobody has used color with the exception of Christopher with their animations. Color can be used as a fantastic emotional element in your work.
I would like today to see everyone making new animations using color. Remember to:

1. Use a light source
2. ONLY change what is MOVING in the frames.
3. Have your frames be in full color.
4. Consider having a stable background while your figures move.