Animation

EthanZarov

Does anyone know what file type and what program you use to make an animated character?

lycettebros

Short answer - 'many'.
I use Flash (.fla) because it uses vector graphics and these easily be edited for various screen sizes/outputs.
Final file format should be .png file format to go into GS (export all frames as PNG files).

SpriteAttack

You can use inkscape and export the images to png. It's free, it's powerful and works nicely for 2D art. Check out my tutorial:
http://2dgameartforprogrammers.blogspot.com/2011/11/character-animation.html

macewan

@SpriteAttack, thanks for that link... will come in useful.

Clouds

Does anyone know what file type and what program you use to make an animated character?

File type should be PNG if you want to import your animation into GS.

As for the program for making an animated character . . . .

Maya
After Effects
Pen and paper and scanner
Phtotoshop
Cinema 4D
Flash
Lightwave 3D
DAZ 3D
Motion
3D Max
Poser


etc etc

GhostShipApps

Don't forget Anime Studio, way easier than any 3d software and cheaper too.