doing vibrant gif coloring does not give you license to whitewash/colorwash* POC!!!
if you need help, get a second-opinion on your gifset before posting (join a gifmaking network!) and pls reference these resources:
how to fix orange-washed characters by aubrey-plaza
the beginner's guide to channel mixer by aubrey-plaza
anti-whitewashing tutorial for pale & pastel gifs by fadenet
how to change the background of any gif by usergif (this will teach you how to change the background without affecting the person/character)
how to change the background color of a gif by eddiediaaz
good sharpening vs oversharpening by chikoriita (sharpening also affects skintones)
how to: colouring east & southeast asian celebs by blueshelp
guide to colouring yellow-tinted shots by ajusnice
poc-friendly psds masterlist by evansyhelp
my anime sharpening + coloring tips (bc whitewashing and colorwashing is rampant in anime too)
*colorwashing in gifmaking/editing terms = altering a person's skin tone to make it fit your "asethetic," often by making them look unnaturally red, yellow, pink, orange, etc.








