IMPORTANT: Since there‘s still people watching this Tutorial: the menu command „Use selected Bones for Flexi Binding“ has been renamed to „Link Bones“ in version 14.

Man, I love how you don't skip over anything! You really make sure we get the information! This video is super helpful & inspiring!

I've made summary of the vid and TIMED MAIN KEYPOINTS, if anyone's interested. Thank you for the video) 00:17:10 Start with simple shapes to create characters. 00:18:25 The tutorial provides a starting point, but more learning will be needed. 00:23:41 Instructions on setting up project settings and preferences. 00:26:21 Demonstration on using reference images and creating shapes with precision. 00:37:06 Creating shapes and strokes in Moho Pro 00:40:48 Adjusting curvature and bezier handles for shapes 00:46:39 Creating layers and organizing elements 00:56:02 Masking layers to hide or reveal content based on shapes 00:57:55 The tutorial demonstrates how to add elements to a mask without closing layer settings, ensuring changes according to the selected layer. 00:58:23 Instructions are given on excluding strokes from masks, enabling precise adjustment of mouth shapes. 00:59:50 The video covers techniques for creating complex shapes and auto-filling areas to simplify animation. 01:10:04 Demonstrates the process of rigging a character in Moho Pro, including bone creation and hierarchy setup. 01:18:14 To bind layers to bones, select the bone tool, then select the bones and use Bone > Use Selected Points/Bones for Flexi Binding. 01:19:25 Assign each layer to a bone by selecting the layer, choosing Bone > Use Selected Bones for Flexi Binding, and selecting the bones. 01:19:55 For specific parts like the mouth, use layer binding instead of flexi binding for simpler movement. 01:21:06 To add dynamics to hair, select the bones, then use Bone > Use Selected Points/Bones for Flexi Binding to ensure hair reacts only to specific movements. 01:39:56 The instructor demonstrates how to manipulate bone tools and transform layers to create animations. 01:41:33 Detailed steps are provided for rigging various facial features, including the head turn and mouth movements. 01:53:45 Additional techniques such as squash and stretch are introduced to add character dynamics. 02:03:57 The tutorial covers the process of creating character animation in Moho Pro. 02:04:50 The instructor demonstrates techniques such as keyframing, anticipation, and refining poses. 02:16:35 Tips for animation planning and keeping rigs efficient are provided. 02:20:51 The instructor encourages experimentation and suggests exploring different animation styles. Overview: The video provides a comprehensive introduction to Moho Pro, focusing on creating characters for beginners. The narrator, Joel, shares insights into Moho's history, its development, and its unique features compared to other animation software like Toon Boom. Key points covered in the video include: 1. Moho's background: Originally created by Mike Clifton for BOS in the late '90s, Moho was intended to make cartoon creation accessible to everyone. After various developments and ownership changes, Moho is now back under its original creators and is continuously improving. 2. Pros of Moho: - Fast rigging workflow: Moho offers a streamlined process for rigging characters. - Point animation: Moho's vector-based approach allows for dynamic manipulation of points over time, enabling frame-to-frame adjustments without redrawing. - Smart bones: Moho's smart bones feature simplifies the creation of character interfaces. - 2.5D workflow: Moho combines 3D modeling and animation techniques in a 2D space, offering versatility in character design. - Cost-effective: Moho requires a one-time payment with optional upgrade costs, making it suitable for individual creators and small teams. 3. Cons of Moho: - Limited frame-by-frame animation capabilities: While Moho supports some frame-by-frame features, it's not the primary focus and lacks advanced drawing tools. - Not ideal for hyper-realistic animation: Moho's strengths lie in cut-out animation and rigging, making it less suitable for highly detailed, realistic animations. - Learning curve for rigging: Rigging can be complex for beginners, requiring an understanding of bone structures and influences. 4. Tutorial overview: - The tutorial begins with creating a simple character using basic shapes, focusing on design simplicity and creativity. - Joel emphasizes learning by doing and encourages beginners to experiment with Moho's tools to create their own animations.

JOEL! This is FANTASTIC! Best tutorial I’ve seen on the solid basics of Moho, wish I’d found it first (Moho should really be linking to this vid first… their beginner tutorials are great but I feel you really accurately respond with the complete Moho noob in mind… the path / stroke / fills / shape thing is A LOT to ‘unpack’, to reorganise the adobe-isms!… you explain it BEAUTIFULLY. honestly I’ve only just discovered Moho and it feels like I’ve dreamed it?! The community around it is so GENEROUS, it reminds me of the early days of the internet (I am so old)… frontier land, a paradigm shift. Thanks so much again. All the best, Luke

One ofthe very best tutorials on Moho, with some great advice beyond the purely technical. Thank you for the time and work you spent to share your knowledge.

Thank you so much! This tutorial has been extremely useful! I'm so used to Adobe Animate, it's been tough wrapping my head around this program, but it's rigging feature will hopefully speed up my workflow.

I just want to tell you, that yesterday just watched your toom boom video, and after your video, i'm not so scared to try it (i am animation student, looking for some help, because this year is my last, and i want to know how to work with better programs for my final work and for myself, before it just felt that it is too hard for me). So i heard, that you think, your videos are too long. No. I don't think so. I love that you explain it like you understand and expand for those like me who don't know a thing. So for me it is very helpful (also english is not my first language too). So keep on going. I think there is plenty of people who are searching for exactly this type of lessons. Where you are not rushed, take your time understanding it and hear the open explanation, from person, who used this software, and hear their opinion. Looking forward for your videos and thank you 👌👌👌

Thanks for taking the time to put this out!

Thank you so much sir! one of the best tutorial I've seen on the solid basics of Moho.

Are you the one that they have prophesied about!!?? The one who will make comprehensive Moho tutorials and courses from beginner to advanced !?? I love Moho but there are not enough fully complete course because it is a lesser known program

The best Moho tutorial on the internet. Overwhelming as hell. I wanted to try and learn animation as a hobby but I give up. Not worth the effort i guess

Thank you for your teaching, I learned a lot thanks to you. I will never forget it. Please continue where you left off, we need you. Your teachings are very clear. I hope you come across new moho lessons.

one of the best tutorials out there! thanks so much!

Best tutorial I've ever seen! Thank you very much

Great tutorial! Thank You very much! ) I'm newbie in Moho. It's pleasure to learn from You. God bless You )

I loved your tutorial. I was looking around in your channel and...where are the new video tutorials with moho!? C'mon... we need your help

thank you for the tutorial

Great tutorial! This was a major help, recommended for anyone new to Moho

Loved the tutorial Finally a good one

Thanks for sharing your experience with us, it was very helpful. I would love to see more tutorials from you in the future.

Best Moho tutorial!

Thanks for this awesome piece. I’m completely new to animation but I have the drive to perfect in it as a skill, Have tried toonboom, but it felt more complex to me. This feels much better to understand. Thanks for your help. I hope I really perfect in it sooner.

This is a really good tutorial.

What a great video, learned a bunch, thank you.

Thanks, Alot, great tutorial; I fed my imagination with all things you said

Awsome

Good content ever as 2d animator Thanks bro,,

Please we need more tutorial in moho

loveThis

I wish you hadn't created the eyes in Timelapse since I was trying to "do it" along with you :(. As soon as you did that I lost the drive and interest to continue with the tutorial...sorry since I'm new to Moho and like to follow along!

Hi Joel this was one great tutorial. You are very talented both as a teacher and animator. I am just hobbyist who wants to start with 2d cut out animation but honestly I think I should invest my time in learning one of the programs. Can you please elaborate a bit more on use cases that make you want to use Moho instead of TBH Premium ( I know you work with both softwares) ? From my perspective everything what you can do in Moho you can replicate in TBH but it doesn’t work other way (eg compositing in TBH). Is rigging that much simpler and less time consuming in Moho or there are some other features that justify using it along with Toon Boom Harmony? Best , W Mroku

Thank you King 👑

Thanks man

That bathroom break was quite…. Explosive

Am I too late to start this tutorial as I have 14.2 now

God bless you 😇😇🥰

Can you do another Moho Pro tutorial on people character creation?

You cant import raster in moho? And Then bone it up?

Thanks for the Tutorial! your accent also sounde pretty German to me, haha! :)

Thanks for the tutorial. Just a small question if I may. I have version 12.5 and it does not show the red border when in the zero position. Is this feature not in 12.5 Pro? Thank you John

wow Great tutorial than you

Please make new tutorial and use animations principal please

bah i gotta watch this in sections, im too distracted

Bitte mach mal so ein Video in deutsch ❤❤

I CAN'T DRAW 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 WHAT I CAN DO😰😰😰😰😰

thank you sir 😘

looks pretty good, should appear more in google search, but alas

Really thankful for this tutorial 🤍