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Joe Foley

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: See how this retro 2d animation was created in free 3d software | History Defined

An image from Funny Legs 2D animation made in Blender.

Retro 2D animation has a charm that still captivates audiences, and there are more ways than ever to make it. Funny Legs is a show on YouTube whose simple lines hark back to classic mid-20th century 2D animation – but appearances can be deceptive.

The one-woman creator of the show has just revealed that she doesn't make Funny Legs in Adobe Animate or in any other dedicated 2D animation program. She uses the free, open-source 3D modelling software Blender.

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