The Wick Editor is a new, free, open-source, browser-based animation program that requires no installation or download. As long as one has access to an internet browser, whether it be PC, tablet, or phone, making animations is now a very possible avenue for newcomers. Instead of using bitmaps, it primarily uses vectors to draw with.
The Wick Editor is a hybrid animation tool and coding environment, inspired by similar tools such as HyperCard and Scratch. It was developed in response to a growing need for such a tool for the modern web. Try It Now
UI[]
The timeline is essentially the bread and butter of any animation program. This is where you can visually see and edit your frames in your animation. The timeline controls are actually a lot better than some other timelines for programs you have to pay for. It has all the essentials that one would need for animating, like layers, keyframes, stills, onion skin, and even the implementation of sound effects directly on the timeline.
A good-functioning timeline means less time fidgeting over technicalities and more time focusing on your drawings and animation.
Performance[]
Having an animation program fully functional on an internet browser might lead to speculation on the performance, but that is far from the case. With recent updates, Wick Editor performs very well. There is no brush stroke lag, and even bigger projects with multiple layers hold up well. With further updates, performance will always improve. Wick Editor also comes with auto-saving every 5 seconds, so you will never have to worry about losing your project.
Trivia[]
Their mascot's name is Wick.