If you've always wanted to animate your own characters, this is where you start. The Animator's Blueprint: The Beginner's Guide to Mastering Moho walks you step by step through how to design, rig, and animate using Moho's professional tools and workflows. Whether you're brand new to animation or a seasoned animator exploring Moho for the first time, you'll gain real confidence as you master Moho's core tools to create your own characters and bring them to life on screen. You'll learn by doing, following a guided project that takes you from your first design to a finished animated scene. Written byMcCoy Buck , creator of Moho's official tutorials and a Moho instructor for over12 years , andChris Georgenes , a25-year animation veteran with credits including Adult Swim , Nick Jr. , and FX , this book delivers practical instruction, workflow tips, and professional insights to save you months of trial and error. By the end, you won't just understand Moho; you'll have the foundation and essentials to bring your stories to life through animation. Chris Georgeneshas worked as an animator and designer forAdult Swim, Nick Jr.
, FX,andSoup2NutsStudio, among others. A sought-after industry expert, he has been a featured presenter at conferences all over the world including the popularAdobe MAX. A go-to subject matter expert for the Adobe Creative Channel, and a live tutorial and demo host forAdobe Animate, Chris has also served as anAdobe Community Expertfor over a decade. Chris was on the front lines ofMacromedia Flashwhen it revolutionized the web browser landscape. He developed studio workflows using Flash for television broadcast before learning the benefits of Flash for the internet. Chris went on to write over ½ dozen books on designing and animating withFlash/Adobe Animateand became well known for his home-grown techniques and use of the software. McCoy Buckis an animator, instructor, and author recognized for his expertise in Moho (formerlyAnime Studio) and his decade-long contribution to the 2D animation community. In 2014, he launched his YouTube channel (McCoy Buck), dedicated entirely to Moho, which now serves over 22,000 subscribers with free courses, tutorials, and live streams.
That same year, he founded the second-largestMohocommunity online, fostering collaboration and learning among animators worldwide. McCoy has also developed several in-depth Moho courses on design, rigging, and animation, enrolling thousands of students seeking professional-level guidance. In 2019, McCoy created the official tutorials for the launch ofMoho 13. Beyond his educational content, McCoy trains animation studios and mentors animators of all levels, from those just starting out and passionate hobbyists to established creators with millions of followers, helping them transition to Moho and refine their production pipelines. Through his teaching, mentorship, and community leadership, McCoy helps aspiring and experienced animators alike connect with the same passion for animation andMohothat drives his work.