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**Author:** [@KonstantinDmitriev](https://forums.synfig.org/u/KonstantinDmitriev)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/open-source-animated-short-made-with-synfig/3864 "2024-09-23T10:18:05Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Konstantin Dmitriev. You probably know me as a person behind all our crowdfunding campaigns for Synfig development. Also, I am author of Morevna Project Demo animated short. I have a good new… --- ## [NEW USERS MUST READ THIS FIRST - Forums general rules](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-users-must-read-this-first-forums-general-rules/2862)
**Author:** [@Genete](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Genete)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-users-must-read-this-first-forums-general-rules/2862 "2014-01-24T08:22:12Z")
Hi new user! A long but necessary speech. Forums generals rules. Synfig has a big learning curve! If you are new to synfig, please, firstly give a look to do the synfig step by step tutorial to be a bit more in Synfig … --- ## [Help! (Request for contribution)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-request-for-contribution/1683)
**Author:** [@Genete](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Genete)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/help-request-for-contribution/1683 "2025-12-03T19:46:00Z")
Hi! Do you enjoy doing animations with Synfig Studio? We are happy to know about it. But those people who conform that “we”, are having less and less free time over the time… We need your contribution!! Please let m… --- ## [Rigged doll with "3D" foreshortening](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rigged-doll-with-3d-foreshortening/17191)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rigged-doll-with-3d-foreshortening/17191 "2026-09-24T20:33:38Z")
In this new version of my rigged gym girl, I am converting everything to Synfig, taking advantage of Synfig features that aren’t possible in Inkscape: partial line visibility with Width Point position Usi… --- ## [\[Image\] Peo Yukinoshita Fan-Art - Hello, Men!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/image-peo-yukinoshita-fan-art-hello-men/17310)
**Author:** [@Fadhilkwan](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Fadhilkwan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/image-peo-yukinoshita-fan-art-hello-men/17310 "2026-09-23T15:22:56Z")
Ayyyyyyyy, I’m back, folks!! :grinning\_face: :raising\_hands: 'aight, this time it is quite a hefty one. Took me one and a half months to get this done, which is a big deal because I did not take long breaks this time (a… --- ## [4 kinds of limb joint](https://forums.synfig.org/t/4-kinds-of-limb-joint/17309)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/4-kinds-of-limb-joint/17309 "2026-09-20T12:28:53Z")
In this video, pretend that the light red and blue are white. I use the circles to make the arcs match to each other I took advantage that the outlines can be sent to the back, so we can play with visibili… --- ## [Comic page in synfig in progress](https://forums.synfig.org/t/comic-page-in-synfig-in-progress/17294)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/comic-page-in-synfig-in-progress/17294 "2026-09-15T04:16:37Z")
I am currently figuring out the correct blending mode, needed to make the skirt colors correct. --- ## [Comic panels and dialogs for Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/comic-panels-and-dialogs-for-synfig/17276)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/comic-panels-and-dialogs-for-synfig/17276 "2026-09-07T09:04:53Z")
This is a simple template for Synfig-based comic frames, with very few objects to manage. The white and black parts of the lines are linked, so you can simply drag ducks to reshape frames and balloons comic panels 2.si… --- ## [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 … --- ## [\[False positive, again ...\] Virustotal flagging development version](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-again-virustotal-flagging-development-version/17266)
**Author:** [@Silly5555](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Silly5555)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/false-positive-again-virustotal-flagging-development-version/17266 "2026-09-06T15:35:36Z")
hello, so recently i found out about synfig studio and i wanted to download the development version, which i believe is v1.5.5 (correct me if im wrong) so i went on the official site and downloaded it through the anonymo… --- ## [Paper craft figures for cutout inspiration](https://forums.synfig.org/t/paper-craft-figures-for-cutout-inspiration/17080)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/paper-craft-figures-for-cutout-inspiration/17080 "2026-08-31T20:22:05Z")
these are my inspiration to keep working on my cutout models. My models are not the same, but they let me see the end of the tunnel, and know that they can move as nicely as these paper figures :slight\_smile: Can … --- ## [Advanced outline layer WITH colored region fill… is it possible?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/advanced-outline-layer-with-colored-region-fill-is-it-possible/17225)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 11:55pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/advanced-outline-layer-with-colored-region-fill-is-it-possible/17225 "2026-08-30T23:55:20Z")
Every time I make a colored region with bezier outline, Synfig makes two objects (layers), linked together, sharing the vertex list. One layer is the color fill, with very few properties. the other layer is the outline,… --- ## [How to use Rhubarb for lip sync in Synfig? (+ rhubarb\_to\_pgo.py)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-use-rhubarb-for-lip-sync-in-synfig-rhubarb-to-pgo-py/13125)
**Author:** [@puchipuchi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/puchipuchi)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-use-rhubarb-for-lip-sync-in-synfig-rhubarb-to-pgo-py/13125 "2026-08-23T11:42:59Z")
Can anyone please make a video about how to use rhubarb for lip sync in synfig? I don’t have any idea. Please someone help me! --- ## [Synfig Studio AppImage 1.3 How can I render via CLI?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-studio-appimage-1-3-how-can-i-render-via-cli/4321)
**Author:** [@rouhol9ods](https://forums.synfig.org/u/rouhol9ods)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-studio-appimage-1-3-how-can-i-render-via-cli/4321 "2026-08-22T20:23:18Z")
Salamu alaikum, I’m creating HomeSchooling educational resources for Kids. to be more precise for bilingual kids (Arabic, English and French). Here is an example of my creations: youtu.be/ECUPIIJobwU (The Animations h… --- ## [Free-Form Deformation (FFD) GSoC Project Documentation](https://forums.synfig.org/t/free-form-deformation-ffd-gsoc-project-documentation/17226)
**Author:** [@ahmedfathy0-0](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ahmedfathy0-0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/free-form-deformation-ffd-gsoc-project-documentation/17226 "2026-08-22T13:04:52Z")
This document has two parts: Artist guide: how to create, deform, animate, and repair an FFD mesh. Developer reference: how image analysis, bounds fitting, interpolation, triangulation, topology editing, coordinates… --- ## [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… --- ## [Body segmentation and shading exercise](https://forums.synfig.org/t/body-segmentation-and-shading-exercise/17221)
**Author:** [@robertojguerra](https://forums.synfig.org/u/robertojguerra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/body-segmentation-and-shading-exercise/17221 "2026-08-16T22:27:27Z")
swimmer.sifz (58.8 KB) each limb is a simple 4 or 6 vertex shape. I used the widthvertex property very carefully to make lines stop and start exactly where needed. The shadows are made with gradient, and multiply ble… --- ## [The world under wind turbines 16-9](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-world-under-wind-turbines-16-9/17229)
**Author:** [@synme](https://forums.synfig.org/u/synme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-world-under-wind-turbines-16-9/17229 "2026-08-08T12:36:57Z")
The world under wind turbines (16-9) link --- ## [IK angle converter test](https://forums.synfig.org/t/ik-angle-converter-test/16552)
**Author:** [@zainal](https://forums.synfig.org/u/zainal)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/ik-angle-converter-test/16552 "2026-08-07T22:41:33Z")
This is a new converter named IK Angle, designed to facilitate simple inverse kinematics (IK) setups .cpp and .h file: converter IK angle.zip (3.5 KB) demo: --- ## [Inverse kinematic for bones](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inverse-kinematic-for-bones/3068)
**Author:** [@darkhog](https://forums.synfig.org/u/darkhog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inverse-kinematic-for-bones/3068 "2026-08-07T06:55:26Z")
As far as I know Synfig doesn’t have inverse kinematic (IK) for bones or I don’t know how to enable it. However inverse kinematic makes much easier to do natural-looking movement. Are there plans on adding support for IK… --- ## [New users is manually approved](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-users-is-manually-approved/3525)
**Author:** [@rylleman](https://forums.synfig.org/u/rylleman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/new-users-is-manually-approved/3525 "2026-08-06T12:08:04Z")
As we’ve had problems with spammers we’ve taken the measure to manually approve the first post of every new member. This has helped a lot with the spam, we’re basically free from it now. It does however mean that it may… --- ## [Interest for a generic template (layer generation) engine?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/interest-for-a-generic-template-layer-generation-engine/3574)
**Author:** [@berteh](https://forums.synfig.org/u/berteh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/interest-for-a-generic-template-layer-generation-engine/3574 "2026-08-06T12:03:45Z")
Hello. I recently updated a script to generate layers from external (~spreadsheet) data and templates (sif edited to contain some placeholder-variables). It is currently “tuned” to generate (animated) text from subtitl… --- ## [Synfig Stability](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-stability/17220)
**Author:** [@blackboyfan](https://forums.synfig.org/u/blackboyfan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/synfig-stability/17220 "2026-08-06T11:50:03Z")
Hello, quick question. Please how stable is Synfig’s development version? Is it better than the actual stable version? Also is it worth switching to currently? --- ## [Good Ghosts - series](https://forums.synfig.org/t/good-ghosts-series/12543)
**Author:** [@nethertales](https://forums.synfig.org/u/nethertales)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/good-ghosts-series/12543 "2026-08-06T03:34:00Z")
I made some clips with my little ghosts. They are not great drawings or animations but they all have some sort of brain fart idea I found amusing. --- ## [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… --- ## [\[Request\] Create a Plugin that Exports the Animation for Godot Engine](https://forums.synfig.org/t/request-create-a-plugin-that-exports-the-animation-for-godot-engine/13706)
**Author:** [@tautologias345](https://forums.synfig.org/u/tautologias345)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/request-create-a-plugin-that-exports-the-animation-for-godot-engine/13706 "2026-08-04T12:07:32Z")
The Synfig exported animation will be a Godot Engine scene that the root node will have the format Node2D and the scene’s file extension will be .escn. Blender already has this plugin that exports. --- ## [GSoC 2026 Idea Discussion — Native Per-Character Text Animation for TextLayer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gsoc-2026-idea-discussion-native-per-character-text-animation-for-textlayer/17023)
**Author:** [@y\_ukta](https://forums.synfig.org/u/y_ukta)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gsoc-2026-idea-discussion-native-per-character-text-animation-for-textlayer/17023 "2026-08-04T10:16:13Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently exploring ideas for a potential GSoC 2026 proposal for Synfig and wanted to get some feedback from the community before developing the full proposal. One thing I noticed while experimenting w… --- ## [Does software matter?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/does-software-matter/17212)
**Author:** [@Klaki](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Klaki)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/does-software-matter/17212 "2026-08-02T10:10:47Z")
I just completed this animation in synfig. I had fun making it and I also discovered other uses of filter groups also made more use of the bevel layer. This was also a way of challenging myself to make a ri… --- ## [Combining Controllers using Joystick](https://forums.synfig.org/t/combining-controllers-using-joystick/17210)
**Author:** [@Slam](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Slam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 2:23pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/combining-controllers-using-joystick/17210 "2026-08-01T14:23:23Z")
Ignoring the fact that it seems to mangle my model after the side profile, it says in the Joystick Controller README: \[…\] You can create multiple sliders and combine different poses. and …Similar to 5, 7 frame. But t… --- ## [\[GSoC 2026\] 2D Free-Form Deformation (FFD) Layer for Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gsoc-2026-2d-free-form-deformation-ffd-layer-for-synfig/17089)
**Author:** [@ahmedfathy0-0](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ahmedfathy0-0)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/gsoc-2026-2d-free-form-deformation-ffd-layer-for-synfig/17089 "2026-07-31T23:24:50Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Ahmed Fathy, a 3rd-year Computer Engineering student at Cairo University. I’m excited to be one of this year’s GSoC contributors and I’ll be using this thread to share updates throughout the summer. Pr… [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md?page=1)