How to Make a Good Pivot

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download Pivot Stick Figure Animator.

   (search on Google, get the most recent version)
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   Step 2: Animate whatever comes to mind (funny

   , for your animation, try Droidz.org or other helpful Pivot sites. , If you're not feeling confident about making stick figures, try Googling the aforementioned stick or item you need, but always credit the original creator. , Animation can be tedious at times, but try your hardest.
   
   Also, try to adjust the frame rate to your desire. , If you want a wave that goes from one place and just out of nowhere at the other place.
   
   Make the arm go from one point then a little to the right, again a little until it reaches the other point.
   
   In simple terms: make the movement visible. ,,,,,
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   Step 3: random stuff

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   Step 4: epic battles) or anything that interests you.

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   Step 5: If you want stick figures

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   Step 6: weapons

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   Step 7: Use many sprites to make the animation good.

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   Step 8: Use many frames to make the flow smooth.

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   Step 9: Make the movements realistic.

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    Step 10: If you are making just a random pivot of many skits like the SFOC series

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    Step 11: be prepared for a lot of space taken on your computer

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    Step 12: but put your completed movie in a folder.

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    Step 13: When you're done with your movies make sure all saved pivots are saved in GIF or AVI format.

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    Step 14: Put the saved animations on Windows Movie Maker.

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    Step 15: Save the completed Pivot Animation to your computer so it's in WMV format.

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    Step 16: Upload your short films or movies to sites and gather constructive criticism

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    Step 17: good tips

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    Step 18: praise

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