The new Adobe Creative Suite is out and that means we have some new tools to play with! How did Flash’s upgrade fair? I give my opinion on Flash CS6 in this edition of Chad Chat.

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In this episode of Chad Chat I focus on the old question: which is better, frame by frame or bone animation?

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I am back guys! In this episode I talk about three important things: a new extensive Anime Studio tutorial series, a new website design and my partnership with Fullscreen.

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Writer’s block is a common problem among creative people. While there isn’t a definitive way to bypass it, I provide three tips that work for me in this week’s Chad Chat.

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I have created a new website where animators can come together, get help, collaborate and showcases their works. It’s still in the early stages with few members, that’s why I need your help!  Go to Cartoonists In Cahoots, register, and let’s get some conversations going!

If you’re looking at purchasing Anime Studio, there are two versions to consider: Debut and Pro. These versions different in both price and features. Which is best for you? In this Chad Chat I go over some important features that Pro has over Debut. In the end, you can decide which is your best bet!

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Is Flash becoming obsolete? With Apple rejecting the software for it’s iOS devices, plus the emergence of HTML 5, are Flash users doomed to being phased out? I discuss this question by dissecting Flash as two entities: as a creative tool and as a developer tool.

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In this week’s Chad Chat I discuss two ways to make money off of your YouTube animations.

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To start the new year off, I decided to do something a little bit different with Chad Chad. Instead of answering a question today, I will be sharing a story. I find the story inspirational and my hope is that you will too.

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Writing out a screenplay is an important step when it comes to producing an animated cartoon. Sometimes it can be hard knowing where to begin or what techniques to apply. In this Chad Chat I give five tips that will help with the process.

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