Animation & Drawing by Do Ink 2022.3

"DoInk is an animation app that stands out as one of the best options available for iPad users. Its simplicity is one of its biggest strengths, making it accessible to users of all skill levels. With powerful vector tools, key framing, and bezier curve editing, DoInk provides a wide range of features to keep users entertained and engaged." -iPadCreative

"DoInk offers an easy-to-use yet powerful vector-based animation experience for the iPad. It is particularly suitable for introducing children to animation principles. This app is definitely worth a download if you are looking to spark an interest in animation in a child." -Children's Technology Review

"DoInk is an incredible app that brings sophisticated graphic arts tools to children everywhere. Its user-friendly interface and powerful features make it a valuable tool for any young artist." -Teachers with Apps

"DoInk is one of those remarkable apps that stimulates creativity and critical thinking. It provides a powerful animating tool that challenges students to create impressive movies or presentations for school projects, whether it's related to science or history." -Mindleap Tech

Key Features & Benefits:

• Easy-to-use vector drawing tools suitable for all users
• Advanced features for skilled artists
• Flipbook-style animating for beginners
• Keyframe animating for more advanced techniques
• Motion path creation with finger gestures
• Ability to create H.264 movies & PNG images for easy viewing and sharing
• Extensive collection of reusable art "props" (static and animated)
• In-app documentation for easy reference

Drawing Editor:

• Create frame-by-frame animations or single-frame vector artwork
• Powerful vector-based drawing tools with automatic curve smoothing
• Various drawing tools available: paint brush, pen, pencil, fill, and geometric shapes
• Transform, scale, rotate, and arrange elements with ease
• Advanced bezier shape editing for precise control
• Create a custom color palette and use gradients
• Drawing layers for improved organization
• Rotoscoping feature to draw or trace over images and videos
• Group shapes together for easier editing
• Two-finger pan and zoom for precise drawing
• Frame "ghosting" to help with animation continuity
• Snap-to-grid, snap-to-paths, and snap-to-points features for accurate drawing

Composition Editor:

• Drag and drop drawings onto the canvas
• Easy key-framing for timing, position, rotation, and scale
• Intuitive timeline similar to iMovie or GarageBand for easy navigation
• Nest compositions within compositions for complex animation effects
• Adjustable opacity for controlling element transparency
• Selectable frame rates up to 30 fps for smooth animations

Export Options:

• Animate in H.264 format directly on your iPad
• Render drawings to PNG format for easy sharing
• Save animations to the Camera Roll for uploading to YouTube or sending via email
• Supports HD (16x9), standard definition (4x3), and square (1x1) aspect ratios

DoInk is developed by the team behind www.doink.com, a popular animation site with over 400,000 users worldwide and 2 million pieces of art. Their other notable apps include Green Screen by DoInk, featured as a "Best New App in Education" by iTunes, and Doink Express, which allows users to create animated clips using photos, drawings, art "props," animations, and sound.

We welcome any suggestions or feedback. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Art by Priscilla Alpaugh Cotter http://www.priscillaalpaugh.com