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Is pro 5 able to do big projects like this?

you can create any length you want. A 2 hours movie is not just one 2 hours scene. In Anime Studio you can create different scenes and shots on each file and then compile them in another software like premiere (anyway, I think there is technically no problem with doing 2 hours in just one file, but it's just crazy).
But, I hardly recommend you to do something shorter (really shorter) first. Try to make a 3 minutes good short, you will learn a lot and will now your limitations too.

Thank you very much for the advice. I'll start off small gain more experice and skills untill im ready to take on the big leagues.

Good thinking.
Selgin is giving you solid advice.

You know what?
The smaller you start, the better.
Do a 3 second walk cycle or something like that,
loop it, spend weeks tweaking it and working out
how to do it, until you like it.

Or a bird flapping its wings or something.

You'll learn more than you'd expect to,
and can apply what you learnt to the next project.
Keep building it up, and make a little short video.
Say 30 seconds, with a gag at the end.

Keep things small and managable,
so you get a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment,
and that will keep you inspired to keep going.

Have fun and good luck!

It's always better to start small.

When we were considering whether we could do a half-hour series we first did a series of two or three minute shorts as a kind of "proof of concept" sort of thing. We learned a tremendous amount (and are still learning) and as a consequence we're on our way towards our 9th episode now.

I wince when I look at those early shorts now, but that's even true of our first episodes. Remember, if you don't continue to improve there isn't any point -- getting better is what it's all about.

Doing short ideas can be "more fun" as well.

Imagine you have an idea for a 2 hour film. It's fresh and exciting... at first. Now you have to maintain that excitement over the whole production. You have to be just as in love with the story and idea on the day you start as the day you finish.

The longer it takes to produce the more chance of getting "tired" or "bored" with the idea. You have to keep up the enthusiasm even on days when you are sick and tired of the whole thing.

Just an opinion. Something to think about.

-vern

You asked if a 2 hour movie can be done, the short answer is yes. The long one is it takes experience and knowledge. My opinion is that you should write an outline of your movie, from there write a script of the first scene. Record the voices and animate it. Keep it under 2 minutes, and set a gold of 30 seconds a week to be animated. At that pace you could get a 2 hours movie done in about 8 months.

Now for the reality check. It not that easy. If it were, this place would be flooded with full length movies.

Dale

mkelley wrote:

It's always better to start small.

heyvern wrote:

Doing short ideas can be "more fun" as well.

jackass;

I sure hope you're storyboarding this epic. Storyboards are the best way to break down a BIG project into a bunch of bit size ones. It also allows you to spead the work around (if you have some friends or co-workers to help you). Your main job should be the Director/Producer. This doesn't you can't do some of the work yourself. You can assign the less interesting part to others while keeping the neat stuff for yourself.

In a big project that I'm working on, I have someone working on different character. While someone else is designing sets and backgrounds. In my case, I'm assigning work based upon their strengths.

But never turn down help when it is offered. Find out what they can do, then assign them something that fits into your overall effort.

Good Luck
F.C.Snow