Final animation — compositing, background, VFX and 2D animation in After Effects.
Original comic panel — ink illustration from the source project.
End frame used for AI-assisted animation — illustration in Clip Studio Paint.
Start frame used for AI-assisted animation — illustration in Clip Studio Paint.
Comic panel brought to life through a hybrid animation workflow: AI-assisted motion generation as a base layer, combined with hand-crafted 2D animation, background design, VFX and compositing in After Effects.
An exercise in bridging comic art and motion — keeping the weight and tension of the original illustration while adding depth, atmosphere and life to the scene.
Tools: Clip Studio Paint · Magnific · After Effects
