Why Cartoon Animator Is the Best Software for Beginners

If you’re new to animation, choosing the right software can feel overwhelming. There are countless tools out there—some are powerful but complex, others are simple but limited. When I started animating, I wanted something that was easy to learn, allowed me to create real animations right away, and helped me build a solid foundation for future projects.

That’s when I discovered Cartoon Animator, and years later, I’m still using it professionally to create animated shows for my streaming platform. Here’s why I believe Cartoon Animator is hands-down the best software for anyone starting their animation journey.

1. You Can Start Creating Right Away

One of the biggest hurdles for beginners is the lack of resources. Maybe you don’t have a drawing tablet yet, or you’re not confident in your drawing skills. Cartoon Animator removes that barrier completely.

The software comes with pre-made characters, scenes, and props right out of the box. You can literally start animating from day one. And if you want to expand your creative options, Reallusion—the company behind Cartoon Animator—has an incredible online marketplace filled with professionally designed characters, scenes, clothing, props, and even motion packs.

That means you can create high-quality animations without having to design everything yourself. For a beginner, that’s a huge advantage. You can focus on storytelling, timing, and movement—the true heart of animation—rather than getting stuck on technical setup or asset creation.

2. Motions Make Animation Easier and Faster

Animating from scratch can be intimidating when you’re just starting out. That’s where Cartoon Animator’s motion system shines.

Motions are pre-animated movements—like walking, dancing, or acting gestures—that you can simply drag and drop onto your character. Within seconds, your character comes to life. You can chain different motions together, adjust their timing, and even blend them smoothly.

This system helps beginners create animations immediately without needing to understand complex keyframe animation. It’s a fantastic way to learn by doing—seeing how professional movements are structured, then customizing and improving them as your skills grow.

Even as a professional, I still use certain pre-made motions (especially walking cycles) to speed up production, saving time for the more creative parts of my projects.

3. Easy and Accurate Lip Syncing

Lip syncing—getting a character’s mouth to match their voice—can be one of the most frustrating parts of animation for beginners. But Cartoon Animator makes it unbelievably simple.

You can record your voice directly into the software, type out your dialogue, or import an existing audio file. The program automatically generates mouth movements that match your audio. From there, you can fine-tune or adjust individual mouth shapes to perfect the result.

This means you can focus on performance and storytelling instead of getting lost in tedious frame-by-frame mouth animations. It’s quick, accurate, and perfect for beginners who want professional-looking results without a steep learning curve.

4. Learn Animation by Doing

One of the most rewarding aspects of Cartoon Animator is that it lets you learn animation fundamentals naturally as you create.

Because you can start animating on day one, you’re immediately exposed to key concepts like rigging, keyframes, timing, and movement. You begin to understand how characters are built and how motion works.

As you continue creating short scenes or little projects, your understanding deepens. You’ll find yourself moving from pre-made motions to hand-crafted keyframe animations. And once you understand these basics, that knowledge transfers easily to other software—whether you decide to explore Blender, Maya, or Toon Boom later on.

In other words, Cartoon Animator doesn’t just teach you to animate—it helps you become an animator.

Ready to Create Your First Animation Scene?

If you’re completely new to animation and want a guided, hands-on way to start, I’ve got something for you.

Join my “Create Your First Scene” Mini Course — a step-by-step training designed specifically for beginners. In this live course, I’ll walk you through how to use Cartoon Animator and help you create your very first animated scene, even if you’ve never animated before.

By the end of the course, you’ll not only have your first completed scene—you’ll also understand how animation works and feel confident taking your next steps as an animator.

Because the best way to learn animation… is to start animating.