This Adobe After Effects plug-in is designed to work in combination with Normality and generates squeaky clean cartoon outlines.
Edgar uses a novel, proprietary algorithm developed specifically for the purpose of converting normal passes into line art for use in cartoon and anime productions.
Usage
Applying Edgar to your pre-rendered normal pass automatically turns it into clean, cel animation style line-art. The proprietary algorithm ensures that your lines are as smooth as possible. Unlike other edge detection plug-ins, the generated contours are always even and crisp.
Edgar differentiates between silhouette, intersection and depth contours to offer maximum control over the look you want to achieve. Additionally, the user can easily control the line intensity, thickness and color locally without resorting to masks or other complicated workarounds.
Excellent results can be achieved when combined with Normality’s toon shader to create authentic looking 2D cel animation.
Features
Note that Edgar is not a general purpose edge detection solution — it does not work on anything but normal passes.
- Clean cel-style outlines
- Uniform line thickness
- Local control over line color, intensity and thickness
- Works great with Normality!
