#aziraphale would think of apps as programs

[evilasiangenius]

Aziraphale finally upgrades to a smartphone and

Crowley has an iPhone. Aziraphale knows Crowley has an iPhone. But he gets an Android device, because they're more customizable and he means to root the new phone anyway and install his own programs.

Of course this means Facetiming is now impossible.

The two angels, fallen and otherwise, have a very heated discussion about this incompatibility issue. Eventually there is a compromise and they both agree to install an additional messaging app in order to communicate by video chat. So Crowley is on Telegram, and Aziraphale is on Line.

Look, they're just going to have to meet in person...

[thatskindarough]

Oh it was only 3 actually, counting that one animatic on YouTube (that BTW i had no idea was yours! I was pleasantly surprised <3)

And I found it so funny that you have somewhat an idea of who I might be PFFF you can throw the guess, it would be funny if you get it right (don't have to say my name if you don't remember it, you can just go for something you remember NFKDSJ)

also time for an actual question since i'm already here, what program did you used for the animatic? I've always wanted to get into animating but most softwares cost money or are free but really bad so I could use some recommendations 👀

Good to hear there is no imposter lol. I should probably start using the false pfp so people know it’s me but I’m too lazy to change them all 💀 also my guess was right as to who you were but probably mainly because I put on my Aziraphale detective hat and you were the last notification before the ask inbox notification and your icon had a red beanie. We meet once again.

As for the animatic I used procreate for drawing and capecut for composting. Not the most efficient method but I liked it. I ended up segmenting off each camera angle into a different canvas and making any animation for the shot that way. I love capecut because the free version has every editing function you need for an animatic and the watermark only appears as a black screen at the end so it’s so easy to crop out. It’s probably the best free editing software I’ve found. (I also used a screen recording device to record the audio cause even if you buy a song it sometimes doesn’t allow you to put it in the program.)

I honestly recommend procreate if you have a device that supports it. I think it’s still only a 10 dollar onetime purchase. But if you don’t have a device that supports it, I have used things like flip a clip which is free, and the paid version is pretty cheap. I have also dabbled in an app called rough animate, also free (you don’t have to pay for the onion skins) which was also okay. I got frustrated cause of the lack of brush choice but other than that it’s not bad at all. If you can’t pay anything at all I’d recommend this because, unlike flip a clip, you don’t have to pay to unlock the a lot of the really helpful features. Ibis paint also added an animation feature I think so that’s an option. Idk if you need the paid version for it, but I remember only having to watch ads for a minute to unlock all the brushes so maybe it’s the same for the animation feature lol.

If you have a computer set up, I’ve also heard nice things about Krita for animation. It’s free and from what I remember it had a really good timeline set up. I actually tried to use it, but my computer at the time was old and slow and it lagged to much, and then I had a shitty no screen tablet and my hand eye coordination when it came to drawing and writing is quite bad, so it just wasn’t a good set up for me personally. But I know people make it work. I mean, people make this kinda shit in MS paint, if you’re dedicated enough you can technically do it in almost any program (though you may not be able to make it as polished as you’d like.)

Then there is Clip Studio Paint, which does cost money but is way less expensive than like, harmony or adobe. The EX version which gives you a second of free animation per project is a $5 monthly subscription for once device, PC MaC IOS, and the Pro version (which is more expensive) gives you unlimited animation animation access for I believe around 10 -15 dollars a month (still less than most streaming services lol). There’s also a one time purchase version that is $50 dollars, but it goes on sale A LOT for $25! Although I don’t think it gives you more than a second of animation. CSP also has a very long free trial period, for EX it was legit like 3 months. so if you try it out and like it, I’d definitely suggest finding a way to pay for it. It’s actually used in some professional studios in Japan, so if you have any professional aims for your work it’s a good starting platform to get into industry software. However a lot of the nice things CSP offers for animation are not needed in the story boarding/animatic stage, so if that’s as far as you wanna take your animations it maaaaaaay not be worth it unless you love it.

If anyone else has other cheap or free recommendations feel free to add on. I have attempted to make animatics on procreate, rough animate, and flip a clip; all of which I have uncompleted projects on. It just so happens that procreate is what I was using when I finally made an animatic I liked enough to see until completion. Whatever software you do use, just make sure you learn how to use it before attempting a big project. Do some smaller stuff before you try anything big.

Edit to check the comments! We got other good recommendations for computers!

[seven-stars-in-his-palm]

🥺🛒⚒️💔 for writer ask game?

this is TWENTY ONE DAYS LATE . but im here. hi. i had to reread fics lmao. i love writer ask games SO SO SO SO MUCH TYSM FOR THE ASK EVEN IF I JUST!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHH

🥺 - is there a certain type of moment or common interaction between your characters that never fails to put you in your feels?

ohhh god let me think. does it mean in general or to specific dynamics/pairs i write?!?! ill go with the former since its easier to define. arguments. first off they're so fun to write, second off what they do to the story is DETRAMENTAL. and oh god with the issues all the characters i write jave, it is PRIME matetial for both different types of arguments and them escalating QUICKLY. its just so cathartic!!! and so easy to write, for some reason. ESPECIALLY with stan and ford honestly, they r just SOO!!!! prime for them. theyre ticking time bombs fr

a super close runner up on this would be first touches. whether it be stan and ford's first hug in adulthood or crowley and aziraphale's first time holding hands, its just SO. MY GOD. yeah. Yeah

🛒 - what are some common things you incorporate in your fics? themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc.

first theme that popped up was grief + the concept of existence. "how do you define existence?'' more specifically. loss is just the Thing, okay ? whether in fear of experiencing it or just going through the motions or insisting it doesnt affect you or it being futile in escaping it or exploring how it weighs on you as a person is AMAZING!!!!!! its facinating. its human. it doesnt even have to be with a loved one's death, it can mean almost any type of loss and i Love It. grief sure can Do Things and come in So Many Flavors <3 and as for everything else,,,feels, well, is connected to Theme. fear of loss!!! yeah!!! scenes are Arguments (ofc), and for imagery.... describing everything as Bigger than the character(s) themselves. in a church, show how the crowley dwarfs in comparison. in the shack, describe its expanse to show how out of touch ford is with it now. its just COOL!!!!!

🛠 - what tools/programs/apps do you use to write?

not much, actually. i use google docs for the fics themselves (though i would really like to find an alternative) and Notion (an app) to organize all of my thoughts and stray ideas. notion is VERY helpful, it helps me micro organize EVERYTHING!!!!! its very nice :)

💔 - is there a fic of yours that broke your heart?

mmmmmmmmm most of them do, honestly. the list is exhaustive. in a west-end town... that definitely killed me more than once. stars in a jar.... yeah. this whumptober prompt about running away ! UGHHHHH and so much more.... write what you wanna read, y'know <3