Game Character Animation Contest Winner

The 2023 Cartoon Animator "Animation At Work" Contest has come to a close after two months of exciting competition. With the participation of dozens of amazing animators, Cartoon Animator has proved once again that it is the tool of choice among different skill levels and project missions.

The "Animation At Work" contest was a runaway success that comprised of 132 submissions, with more creativity and skill in a single contest than we have ever witnessed. The entries include commercials, artworks, and YouTube videos made exclusively with Cartoon Animator. A huge thanks goes out to all the participants who rocked this event! Join us and check out the winners for Business & Commercial, Comics & Art, Education, Vertical Short, Best CTA 5 Use and Best Animated Mascot categories.

Business & Commercial
Comics & Art
Education
Special Awards
Honorable Mention

First PRIZE

Nandor Toth | Hungary
BRINGING TO LIFE
WIP

Software Used

Cartoon Animator, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Audacity


Judge's Comments

Nandor cleverly combines stock videos with his own chracters. Viewers can quickly understand the key features of Cartoon Animator 5 within 2 minutes. We also enjoyed watching his drawings in his WIP video. Lots of details are added to make his superman mascot pop out. Well done!

Winner Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: USD 1,500
  • Sponsor Prize: Artist pro 14 (Value USD 377.99)

SECOND PRIZE

Wasin Mekkit | Thailand
Between two doi
WIP

Software Used

Cartoon Animator, After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere


Judge's Comments

Wasin delivered a well-structured script promoting a business APP. We love the characters walking through various scenes, each being well composed with details. The animation is smooth, making us want to watch and engage with the story.

Winner Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: USD 1,000
  • Sponsor Prize: Deco pro(Gen2) XLW (Value USD 199.99)

THIRD PRIZE

Noel Yu | Hong Kong
Gourmet's Gospel
WIP

Software Used

Cartoon Animator,Clip Studio Paint, CapCut


Judge's Comments

Noel Yu's stunning bunny is our Third Place winner! The judges always search for unique IP characters. The WIP video also shows a good understanding of CTA5.

Winner Prizes:

  • Cash Prize: USD 500
  • Deco pro(Gen2) LW (Value USD 169.99)