We are happy to share a new Spine Tips tutorial video! This time we’ll show you how to cut up your art for animation. This is a common task and the tips shown here can help you efficiently create your characters and prepare them for rigging and animation.

Each character and project has their own challenges but the tips shown here can help with a wide variety of projects. Along with this video be sure to check out our other blog post on the same topic, as it has many examples. Also don’t miss our Twitch stream page!

Stop by the Spine forum to ask any questions you might have and discuss your workflows for cutting and preparing characters for rigging and animation!

Have fun and happy animating!

In this Spine Tips tutorial, we’ll dive into creating smooth transitions between animations. Whether you’re animating a walk cycle, an idle pose, or a complex action, seamless transitions will make your characters feel alive.

Learn how to use animation blending, mixing, and timing adjustments to elevate your animation quality. We also showcase practical examples inside the Spine editor so you can follow along.

Watch the full tutorial above and let us know your thoughts on the Spine forum!

Happy animating! 🎬