Animation & Video
From tutorials, resources, and software recommendations, here's everything you need to start animating and creating video with the best tools out there.
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8 Video Merging Apps for Hassle-Free Edits
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Our 5 Favorite Linux Video Editors of 2025
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What Is Vimeo? An Intro to the Video Sharing Platform
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Introduction to Vector Animation
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What are Ones, Twos, and Threes in Animation?
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Introduction to Vector Animation
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What are Ones, Twos, and Threes in Animation?
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How to Sync Music and Video Using Windows Media Player
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How to Create a Movie Trailer in iMovie 10
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How to Enable iMovie Advanced Tools
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Troubleshooting Tips for Windows Media Player
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What's the Difference Between Japanese and American Animation?
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How to Use Lights in After Effects
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What Is Anime?
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A Brief History of the Walt Disney Company
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Learn the Distinctions Between Traditional and Computer Animation