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Hello Rinka. I am a person preparing to become a Vtuber. I learned that he handles everything from character design to Live2D modeling by himself, and I was very impressed by his high level of technical ability. I'm thinking of doing everything myself in the future, but I'd be happy if you could tell me the tools and advice you've used for character design, Live2D, etc.
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Thank you for your question! The two tools I have used when using Live2D portraits are Photoshop and Live2D Cubism. I also made the logo and opening screen myself, but I created them using Illustrator and After Effects. Most of the software is from Adobe, but I recommend this software because I've been drawing with Photoshop since I was a student and I'm used to it! It's not that. I think you can go with Crysta or Ibis if it's easier for you. Live2D can load files in PSD format (Photoshop's storage format) by dragging and dropping, so I wonder if Crysta, which can save in PSD format other than Photoshop, will come into view? That's what it feels like. The best advice I can give is that rather than thinking about it, it's important to set a low goal and try it out.I think that unless you actually do the work, you won't know exactly what work is required or what parts of the work you don't understand. As I researched things while making them, I realized that the hurdles were not as high as I had expected. However, if you suddenly set high goals, you may get discouraged before you reach them. It's best to just try to complete it first and then try to make something better later. At first, I used a model that only blinked, lip-synced, and made facial movements during the broadcast. Since then, we have continued to update the game so that it allows you to move your upper body and move your hands as well. If you try to do everything on your own, you'll find yourself thinking, ``I have to make that too!'' and it might be difficult, but you can do as many things as you want, which gives you a sense of accomplishment. I wish you the best. We are rooting for you!