LO3: Debug

Creating animation with Procreate has been rewarding experience and exciting. However there were several challenges and technical hurdles. 

Performance Lag:

Issue: When I started animating, I have tried using different canvas sizes and when I used the larger size it strained the hardware, causing slow performance.

Solution: I have reduced the canvas size , close other apps to free up memory, and split the animation into smaller segments.

File Corruption:

Issue: When I was working with larger file sizes and  opened more files then what it required, Procreate suddenly crashed. And because of that, sometimes I lost the files or files got corrupted. 

Solution: I have regularly backed up your work to iCloud on my iPad, and save incremental versions of my project. I made sure to open only the files I am working with and the required.

Limited Frames and Layers:

Issue: Procreate has a maximum limit on the number of layers and frames I can use, depending on the canvas size and resolution. When I used smaller size canvas, I started to reach maximum number of layers, and could not make anymore layers and frames.

Solution: I planned my animation within these limits, merged layers when possible. 

Export Issues:

Issue: Exporting the whole animation has failed and not consistent and thereby my app has crashed. 

Solution: Export in smaller sections, I ensure my device has enough storage space, and try different formats like MP4 and MOV files. 

Brush and Tool Limitations:

Issue: Some brushes and tools in Procreate did not work as expected when animating, particularly those that rely on pressure sensitivity.

Solution: I have tested brushes before committing to their use in animation and adjusted brush settings for consistency across frames. And I have imported some brushes externally.

Audio Sync Problems:

Issue: Procreate does not support audio, so syncing the animation to sound was challenging.

Solution: I use an external video editing tool, Procreate Dreams, supported by Procreate to add and sync audio after exporting my animation from Procreate.

Inconsistent Frame Rates:

Issue: Initially I have used different frame rates(18 - 24 fps) in different parts of the animation and it leaded to inconsistency.

Solution: I have maintain a consistent frame rate throughout the animation and planned the timing carefully.

Accidental Deletion or Overwriting:

Issue: Sometimes, while managing layers or frames led to accidental deletion or overwriting of important parts of the animation.

Solution: I have used Procreate’s undo/redo features, and make use of the 'Duplicate' option to create backups of layers and frames.

Difficulty in Managing Complex Animations:

By addressing  these issues and having strategies in place , I tried to have a smooth animation creation process with Procreate.