# Off-topic discussion **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/general/off-topic-discussion/15.md [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Off-topic discussion category](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-the-off-topic-discussion-category/22)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.synfig.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 5:24am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/about-the-off-topic-discussion-category/22 "2018-07-16T05:24:43Z")
Any discussion that doesn’t belong in one of the other forums. (Topics are pruned after 2 months of inactivity). --- ## [While we struggle with 2D animation software](https://forums.synfig.org/t/while-we-struggle-with-2d-animation-software/17263)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/while-we-struggle-with-2d-animation-software/17263 "2026-09-07T08:09:13Z")
AI is starting to be scary of realism and even better results than blockbusters … Remember, nothing here is real, just prompts … Feeling like a caveman fighting with a big stick against primitives and converters … --- ## [Invitation to join diverse animation Discord group](https://forums.synfig.org/t/invitation-to-join-diverse-animation-discord-group/17248)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/invitation-to-join-diverse-animation-discord-group/17248 "2026-08-20T08:04:12Z")
Hello, I recently joined this Discord group, where everyone is a beginner and use various software: Krita, Moho, Synfig. The group promotes art-related discussion and there’s a weekly challenge to make a simple animati… --- ## [MCP for Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/mcp-for-synfig/17224)
**Author:** [@veermetri05](https://forums.synfig.org/u/veermetri05)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/mcp-for-synfig/17224 "2026-08-05T20:28:42Z")
Hi all, just starting a new topic for discussion for exposing Synfig to AI Agents. I recently got a lot of exposure to AI assited coding through various tools like GitHub Copilot, Codex, Pi Coding Agent, etc. And current… --- ## [Fights for Air Condition in France in Lidl](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fights-for-air-condition-in-france-in-lidl/17159)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fights-for-air-condition-in-france-in-lidl/17159 "2026-07-16T12:51:34Z")
In France, we mostly don’t have Air Condition. Neither in buses, nor hospitals, schools, public building … and of course not in houses Also for “ecological reasons” (animals will die, forests will burn …), the Gover… --- ## [Be careful with Python and AI packages on your machine (credential stealer)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/be-careful-with-python-and-ai-packages-on-your-machine-credential-stealer/17041)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/be-careful-with-python-and-ai-packages-on-your-machine-credential-stealer/17041 "2026-04-23T19:09:42Z")
For those who like to play with those trending tool … A bad day to use python --- ## [GitHub Enables Copilot Data Collection for AI Training by Default With Opt-Out Setting](https://forums.synfig.org/t/github-enables-copilot-data-collection-for-ai-training-by-default-with-opt-out-setting/17043)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/github-enables-copilot-data-collection-for-ai-training-by-default-with-opt-out-setting/17043 "2026-03-29T03:30:52Z")
You get used to AI, then it learns from you, then it doesn’t need you. For those who are in this case maybe it is practical today and make you feel more productive, but in a few AI will make you obsolete and there will … --- ## [Learning animations for children?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/learning-animations-for-children/16997)
**Author:** [@zaidprd](https://forums.synfig.org/u/zaidprd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/learning-animations-for-children/16997 "2026-03-08T06:54:07Z")
Hello everyone, I hope you are all well. I would like to ask if you can make a video like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgaCUL6N8WQ? I need it for teaching children. --- ## [Les Fo'Plafonds - Who needs AI to produce music?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/les-foplafonds-who-needs-ai-to-produce-music/16987)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/les-foplafonds-who-needs-ai-to-produce-music/16987 "2026-03-01T18:22:38Z")
Sorry for Suno, we do can better with lo-tech! https://www.youtube.com/@lesfoplafonds/ The Simpsons Thunderstruck The Pink Panther / Pig Ghostbusters / Thriller … --- ## [Adobe Animate ending](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adobe-animate-ending/16923)
**Author:** [@Lae82](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Lae82)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adobe-animate-ending/16923 "2026-02-05T18:15:33Z")
I just read within a year or so (2027) support and access to files? Will stop for Adobe Animate. I think the worst part is that Adobe won’t go open source with abandoned software which is sad. Animate has a rich history… --- ## [Time for Windows users to pass to Linux ... before it's too late](https://forums.synfig.org/t/time-for-windows-users-to-pass-to-linux-before-its-too-late/16828)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/time-for-windows-users-to-pass-to-linux-before-its-too-late/16828 "2025-11-12T14:31:01Z")
M$ will have all power on your computer and your data (even delete everything) … --- ## [Le Décompositeur - Multi-instrumentalist music videos](https://forums.synfig.org/t/le-decompositeur-multi-instrumentalist-music-videos/16830)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/le-decompositeur-multi-instrumentalist-music-videos/16830 "2025-10-25T03:12:19Z")
Today I was looking for some good music to relax and I found randomly this channel. It is multi-layered epic instrumental music and vocal, from a multi-instrumentalist and a singer. Impressive work. What is more impre… --- ## [?Wither Synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/wither-synfig/16131)
**Author:** [@kwilco](https://forums.synfig.org/u/kwilco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/wither-synfig/16131 "2025-01-24T16:19:44Z")
It’s now 2025 and I continue my monthly contributions to Synfig. I really miss hearing from you guys. I guess Konstatin is still out of the picture? Kevin --- ## [Pls help me i cant open my file](https://forums.synfig.org/t/pls-help-me-i-cant-open-my-file/15165)
**Author:** [@Tanishk\_anjana](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Tanishk_anjana)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/pls-help-me-i-cant-open-my-file/15165 "2024-06-24T15:43:45Z")
help me pls i cant reslove this --- ## [I'm Back! (Kinda)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-back-kinda/14680)
**Author:** [@Vinny58](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vinny58)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/im-back-kinda/14680 "2024-06-13T22:18:31Z")
Hello, everyone! It’s been what, a year? Two years? Too long is how long. Anyways, I’m back! (well, sort of.) I’ve come to open up about some things that I had dreaded talking about. For the past two years, I had been … --- ## [Contact Us page displaying no information](https://forums.synfig.org/t/contact-us-page-displaying-no-information/15030)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/contact-us-page-displaying-no-information/15030 "2024-04-30T04:13:22Z")
I was just checking if there’s is a new version to update to, and then I accidentally clicked on contact us. Surprisingly, even after the page existing, there’s no information on it. Just remove the text that redirects t… --- ## [Inactive Google Account? Beware deletion!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inactive-google-account-beware-deletion/14071)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 2:50am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inactive-google-account-beware-deletion/14071 "2024-04-25T02:50:39Z")
Please be aware that in a few, Google will start to delete accounts after 2 years of inactivity. It means they will delete all the files on Drive, Photos, Youtube… Some of you may have old accounts not used for a while… --- ## [The beatles aashram 😁](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-beatles-aashram/15006)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 3:12am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-beatles-aashram/15006 "2024-04-23T03:12:40Z")
Okay, So I am coming back India on 5 may, for visiting the Beatles aashram. I would be originally going to haridwar to see the temples there, but then on 7 may, i would finally reach my destination rishikesh to go and se… --- ## [Possibly a scam](https://forums.synfig.org/t/possibly-a-scam/15003)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2024, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/possibly-a-scam/15003 "2024-04-22T19:48:10Z")
So I found this website, which is a scam since you can only download synfig from fosshub and gumroad. So beware of fake sites like this, they might inject malware. https://synfig-studio.nl.download.it/ Do post other fa… --- ## [Rendering through a different encoder](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-through-a-different-encoder/15000)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rendering-through-a-different-encoder/15000 "2024-04-20T02:48:05Z")
I am not really smart enough in these things as I am a end user, but from what I understand many software use a whole seperate encoder to render stuff, like shotcut uses melt. I am not even sure if encoder is the correct… --- ## [Motionity - The web-based motion graphics editor for everyone](https://forums.synfig.org/t/motionity-the-web-based-motion-graphics-editor-for-everyone/13507)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2022, 9:42pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/motionity-the-web-based-motion-graphics-editor-for-everyone/13507 "2022-10-25T21:42:29Z")
Another open-source project that worth to look at and that we could use as source of inspiration for some design and ergonomy. Note that it has been made by a very young (22yo) and very talented woman (visit her site, i… --- ## [Henry The Stickman : Can You do It?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/henry-the-stickman-can-you-do-it/14880)
**Author:** [@osaifos](https://forums.synfig.org/u/osaifos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/henry-the-stickman-can-you-do-it/14880 "2024-03-03T01:25:07Z")
Hi there, I’m a Game Developer, Thinking about making a game that’s like Henry The Stickman, I do programming and game dev, and someone make the animations, all ad revenu will be for the animator, idk about the money --- ## [Job opportunity](https://forums.synfig.org/t/job-opportunity/14851)
**Author:** [@usernamee](https://forums.synfig.org/u/usernamee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/job-opportunity/14851 "2024-02-18T21:16:36Z")
Hello! (Hope it’s ok to post job opportunities here) I’m working for a startup and we’re looking for an animator to reproduce an old animation we have, and then make some adjustments (mostly color changes, and some addi… --- ## [Community made short film for raiser fundraiser for disabled kids](https://forums.synfig.org/t/community-made-short-film-for-raiser-fundraiser-for-disabled-kids/14814)
**Author:** [@Ar\_D](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Ar_D)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/community-made-short-film-for-raiser-fundraiser-for-disabled-kids/14814 "2024-02-06T18:39:35Z")
Hello to everyone seeing this post. So I was going to work today, and the people at my workplace were discussing of setting up a light show, for which 100% price of the ticket/money earned from the show would be donated… --- ## [Check Out My Blog!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/check-out-my-blog/14687)
**Author:** [@Vinny58](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vinny58)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2024, 5:18pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/check-out-my-blog/14687 "2024-01-01T17:18:48Z")
I had made a blog on Tumblr about a year ago. Go and check it out! :smiley: --- ## [Beginning of half year](https://forums.synfig.org/t/beginning-of-half-year/14119)
**Author:** [@Keyikedalube](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Keyikedalube)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/beginning-of-half-year/14119 "2023-06-02T16:44:57Z")
Month 5 of 2023 done Month 6 midpoint of 2023 checkpoint reached Congrats and hooray to all you contributors and maintainers and participators here in this forum! :tada::tada::tada: I read somewhere that it’s really h… --- ## [Brand New Series from Brittany Robinson!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/brand-new-series-from-brittany-robinson/13106)
**Author:** [@Vinny58](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Vinny58)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/brand-new-series-from-brittany-robinson/13106 "2022-03-27T20:15:45Z")
This just dropped today!! :star\_struck::star\_struck: This will be a very interesting experience, because this isn’t based on a game or any kind of sort, this is an original idea that Brittany herself made.… --- ## [Character drawing with CSS!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/character-drawing-with-css/14072)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/character-drawing-with-css/14072 "2023-05-17T19:00:21Z")
While some are struggling with the placement of a \… https://www.youtube.com/@alvaromontoro/videos --- ## [Computer update and new logo](https://forums.synfig.org/t/computer-update-and-new-logo/13167)
**Author:** [@Khemardi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Khemardi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/computer-update-and-new-logo/13167 "2023-04-14T19:55:05Z")
I finally got my new pc and I’m up and running :smiley: I want to thank the Synfig community for all your support. Even though I chose not to accept financial help from the Synfig fund; I sincerely and wholeheartedly app… --- ## [\[Personal\] - Looking for Greek natives for Συνομιλίες Skype στα ελληνικά](https://forums.synfig.org/t/personal-looking-for-greek-natives-for-skype/13776)
**Author:** [@BobSynfig](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobSynfig)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/personal-looking-for-greek-natives-for-skype/13776 "2023-01-12T15:44:46Z")
I know there are some sites dedicated for this but they are limited or freemium… I would like to improve my vocabulary, grammar and pronounciation for better social integration, as I was communicating mostly in english … [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/general/off-topic-discussion/15.md?page=1)