Morevna - An Open Source Anime Project Using Open Source Tools

Morevna is an open source anime project made using open source tools like Synfig, Blender, GIMP and Krita. Unlike Project London Movie, Morevna is not only created using free and open source tools, but Morevna anime will also be released and distributed as free content. This project definitely deserves a lot of appreciation.

About Morevna Project
The Morevna Project is a promising open source anime film project being made with Synfig, Blender, GIMP and Krita. Even though the project is a bit old, it is still undergoing rapid development and is very much alive and thriving.

The story behind Morevna project is based on the Russian fairy tale 'Marya Morevna'. It is completely reworked to futuristic high-tech twist with a large amount of technobabble, expounded in a style specific to anime genre, according to the website.

Goals Behind Morevna Project

• To create a full-lengthened anime movie, utilizing Open Source software only.

• Promotion of Open Source software and its ideology.

• Testing and improving existing Open Source products by giving appropriated feedback to developers and community.

• Validate Open Source tools as suitable for creation of professional good-looking animation.

• Provide content for other artists to learn from or to re-use, including documentation and tutorials.

Demo Video Showcasing The Latest Morevna Project Milestone



[via http://morevnaproject.org/]

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