An animation aid that shows faint ghost images of the frames just before and after the current one, so the animator can see how a drawing relates to its neighbours. The name comes from the translucent layers of an onion.
Synonyms
- onionskinning
- ghosting
Related terms
In plain words
- seeing faint versions of the surrounding frames
- the ghost images that help you line up drawings
Usage example
With onion skinning on, she could trace the bouncing ball's arc across several frames at once.
Don't confuse with…
- motion trailOnion skinning is an editing overlay showing neighbouring frames; a motion trail is a visible effect kept in the final animation.
Categories
- Motion & animation