Make Animated Cartoons In Capcut For Free _ Full Course
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00:00Kids' cartoon channels are really popular on YouTube, and today I'll be showing how
00:04to create your very own animated cartoon channel using only free methods.
00:09Follow along step by step, and by the end of this video you'll be able to create an
00:12animated cartoon just like this one.
00:15The foundation of any great cartoon is its script, and for this step we will be using
00:19ChatGPT, a powerful AI tool that can help generate creative and engaging storylines.
00:26Access ChatGPT.
00:27First, go to ChatGPT's website and sign up or log in if you already have an account.
00:32Enter your prompt.
00:33In the text box, enter a prompt to generate a script.
00:36Here's a sample prompt you can use.
00:38Create a script for a children's cartoon where a character named Timmy explores the
00:42jungle and learns about its ecosystem, including the animals and plants.
00:47Customize the output.
00:49ChatGPT will generate a script based on your input.
00:51You can further tweak the prompt or the output to match the tone and style you want.
00:57Feel free to ask ChatGPT for alternative versions or suggestions to refine the script.
01:04Review and edit.
01:05Once you have your script, review it for clarity and make any necessary adjustments.
01:09You can also use ChatGPT to improve specific sections by asking it to rewrite or enhance
01:15particular dialogue parts.
01:18Save the script.
01:19Once satisfied, copy and paste the final script into a document for easy access during the
01:23animation process.
01:25Now that we have a script ready, it's time to bring your characters to life with a voiceover.
01:29For this, we'll use Eleven Labs, a cutting edge AI tool for generating realistic and
01:34engaging voiceovers.
01:36Visit Eleven Labs, head over to the Eleven Labs website and sign up or log in.
01:41Start a new project.
01:42Click on Create New Project and select the Text to Speech option.
01:46This will open up a new workspace for generating your voiceover.
01:49Enter your script.
01:50Copy and paste your script from ChatGPT into the provided text box.
01:54You can input the entire script or break it down into sections if you're working with
01:58multiple characters or scenes.
02:00Choose a voice.
02:01Browse through the available voice options and select one that suits your character.
02:05For example, if you're creating a child character, you might want a voice that sounds
02:08playful and young.
02:14Preview the voiceover.
02:15Click on the Preview button to listen to your generated voiceover.
02:19Make sure it fits well with your character's persona and the overall theme of your animation.
02:23Save and download.
02:24If satisfied with the preview, click Save to download your voiceover file.
02:28You can choose between different file formats like MP3 or WAV, depending on your editing
02:33software needs.
02:34With our script and voiceovers ready, it's time to bring your characters to life and
02:38set the stage for your animation.
02:40For this step, we'll use Adobe Express, an intuitive and powerful tool for creating
02:44animated characters and backgrounds.
02:47Access Adobe Express.
02:48Go to Adobe Express's website and sign up or log in.
02:51Create a new project.
02:52Click on Create New and select Animated Characters to get started with your character design.
02:57Choose your character.
02:58On the right hand side, you'll see a selection of characters you can choose from.
03:02Although you cannot upload your own characters, Adobe Express provides a diverse range of
03:07pre-made characters to suit different themes and styles.
03:10For example, for a jungle-themed cartoon, you might choose an explorer character or
03:14an animal guide.
03:16Customize your character.
03:17You can resize, reposition, and alter your character's expressions and poses.
03:21Adobe Express allows you to tweak various elements to ensure your character fits perfectly
03:26with your story.
03:27Set a green background.
03:29Choose a green background by clicking on the Custom Color option.
03:32This makes it easier to replace the background later and blend your character seamlessly
03:36into the animated scenes.
03:38Animate your character.
03:39Upload your voiceover.
03:40Click on Browse to upload the voiceover you created with 11 Labs.
03:46Adobe Express will automatically lip-sync the character to your audio, creating a cohesive
03:50and engaging animation.
03:52Once uploaded, preview your animation.
03:54Timmy, alright, I've got my backpack, my hat, and my map.
03:58I'm all set for my jungle adventure.
04:01I can't wait to see all the amazing animals and plants.
04:04Let's go explore!
04:07Now that we have our script, voiceover, and animated characters ready, it's time to
04:11find the perfect backgrounds to complement our animation.
04:14For this, we'll use Pexels and Pixabay, two fantastic resources for high-quality royalty-free
04:20media.
04:21Visit the websites.
04:22Head to Pexels and Pixabay.
04:24You don't need an account to download free resources, but creating one will give you
04:27access to more features like collections and lightboxes.
04:31Search for animated backgrounds.
04:33In the search bar, enter keywords related to your cartoon's setting.
04:36For instance, if your animation is set in a jungle, try using terms like animated jungle,
04:41rainforest background, or forest animation.
04:44Filter by free license.
04:46Both platforms have a filter option to show only free content.
04:50Use these filters to ensure you're only seeing media you can use without restrictions.
04:55Select and download videos.
04:58Browse through the results to find the animated backgrounds that fit your scene.
05:02Click on the video thumbnails to preview them, ensuring they match your cartoon's style.
05:06For example, if you need a flowing river scene, look for clips with gentle water movements
05:11and lush greenery.
05:12Example, backgrounds.
05:14Lush jungle scene, perfect for exploring forest adventures.
05:17Mountainous waterfall, ideal for scenes involving waterfalls or streams.
05:21Sunset in the forest, great for serene or concluding scenes.
05:26Download the backgrounds.
05:27Click on the download button for each selected video.
05:30Choose the resolution that matches your project's needs.
05:32Higher resolutions offer better quality but require more storage space.
05:37Organize your media.
05:38Create a folder on your computer to store all your downloaded backgrounds.
05:42Organizing your media helps streamline the editing process, ensuring you have easy access
05:46when you start assembling your animation.
05:48With all our elements ready, script, voiceover, animated characters, and backgrounds, it's
05:54time to put everything together using CapCut, a user-friendly video editing tool that allows
05:59you to seamlessly integrate your media and polish your final product.
06:03If you haven't already, download CapCut for your device and install it.
06:07Open the application and create a new project.
06:10Import your media.
06:11Click on the import button to upload all the media you've prepared.
06:15Voiceovers from Eleven Labs, animated characters from Adobe Express, and backgrounds from Pexels
06:20and Pixabay.
06:22Drag these files into the timeline, starting with your animated backgrounds as the base
06:26layer.
06:27Add your animated characters.
06:29Place your character video files on the timeline above the background layer.
06:32You should see your characters overlaying the background scenes.
06:36Remove the green screen.
06:37Chroma key.
06:38Select each character clip and navigate to the chroma key option in CapCut.
06:42Use the eyedropper tool to pick the green color from the character background.
06:46Adjust the intensity and shadow settings to perfectly blend your characters into the scene,
06:51removing any green spillover for a clean look.
06:53Sync voiceovers with animation.
06:55Combine the voiceover tracks from Eleven Labs with your character clips on the timeline.
06:59Ensure that the lip sync matches and that any character actions correlate with the dialogue.
07:04You may need to trim or extend certain clips to maintain consistency between the visuals
07:09and audio.
07:10Fine tune position and scale.
07:12Use CapCut's editing tools to adjust the scale and position of your characters within
07:16the scene.
07:17Make sure they are appropriately sized and placed within the background.
07:20Example, position a character on a rock in a river scene, or have them walking along
07:24a path in a forest.
07:26Add transitions and effects.
07:28Enhance your animation with transitions between scenes.
07:31CapCut offers a variety of options like fades, slides, and wipes that can make your cartoon
07:36flow smoothly from one scene to the next.
07:39Consider adding effects like motion blur or zoom to emphasize specific actions or emotions
07:44in your characters.
07:46Review and adjust.
07:47Playback your animation to ensure everything is in sync and visually appealing.
07:51Look for any inconsistencies or areas where you can improve the pacing or transitions.
07:55Once satisfied with the edit, click on the export button.
07:58Choose the resolution and format suitable for your platform, such as 1080p for YouTube.
08:04Save your final video and prepare to upload it to your channel or share it with your audience.
08:09And there you have it.
08:10You've now successfully created a complete animated cartoon using free tools.
08:14Whether you're making educational content, storytelling videos, or entertaining cartoons,
08:19these tools provide everything you need to bring your creative visions to life.
08:23Remember, practice makes perfect, and with these techniques, you'll be producing high-quality
08:27animations in no time.
08:29If you found this tutorial helpful, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with
08:33any questions or feedback.
08:35Thank you for watching, and happy animating!
08:50Wow, look at all these trees and plants.
08:52The jungle is so green and full of life.
08:55I wonder what kind of animals live here.
08:58Maybe I'll see a toucan or a monkey.
09:00Whoa, that's a beautiful toucan.
09:03Its beak is so bright and colourful.
09:05I read that they eat fruit and sometimes insects.
09:09It looks like it's watching me.
09:11Hi, Mr. Toucan.
09:13Off it goes.
09:14I'll keep moving and see what other surprises the jungle has for me.
09:18Look at those monkeys swinging from the branches.
09:21They're so quick and playful.
09:23I bet they're having a lot of fun up there.
09:26I wonder if they're looking for bananas or just playing tag.
09:29I wish I could climb like that.
09:31Maybe I'll give it a try someday.
09:33Wow, look at this flower.
09:36It's called a heliconia.
09:38The colours are so bright, and it's shaped like a lobster claw.
09:41I've read that hummingbirds love these flowers because of their sweet nectar.
09:46The jungle is full of so many unique plants.
09:49I have to remember to take some photos to show my friends later.
09:53Whoa, an elephant.
09:55It's so big and gentle looking.
09:58Elephants are amazing creatures.
09:59I know they're really smart, and they have great memories.
10:03I think it's enjoying a stroll through the jungle just like me.
10:07What an adventure.
10:08I've seen so many incredible things today.
10:11I can't wait to tell everyone about my jungle adventure and the amazing animals I've met.
10:16I'll definitely come back again soon.