Learning MOHO: What to Do When Learning New Software and Tutorials I Found Helpful!

Hi guys! It's me, AiTommy✨️

I recently purchased MOHO during the Black Friday sale. I love making animated videos, but hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation takes an enormous amount of time and energy. Because of that, I’ve often relied on other animation tools.

Keyframe animation is built into apps like CapCut, but those tools are fairly limited in what they can do.

Earlier this year, I tried Live2D, hoping it would be a good alternative—but in the end, it just wasn’t a good fit for me😭

So I decided to switch to MOHO, and honestly, I think it was the right decision. For me, MOHO feels much more intuitive and enjoyable to use than Live2D!

In this blog post, I want to share some notes for myself and list the tutorials that helped me the most as a beginner. If you’re just starting with MOHO, I hope this will help you too!

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What to Do When Learning New Software

Whenever I start using a new piece of software or a new gadget, I try to follow three basic rules:

First, understand what the software can actually do.

Start with the simplest possible project.

Make many small, simple projects and gradually level up.

When I was learning Live2D, I failed at steps one and three. I did make several projects, but I never truly understood the software’s full potential, so I couldn’t keep going. And since Live2D is subscription-based, it was hard to justify continuing when I felt stuck.

I really tried but...

MOHO, on the other hand, is a one-time purchase. That alone makes me want to take my time and learn it properly, without rushing.

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Learn by Watching Great Work

Of course, reading official tutorials is helpful—but before diving too deep into instructions, I think it’s important to understand what kind of work is even possible with the tool.

One thing people often overlook when trying to improve their skills in art, music, or performance is this:

watch a lot of work created by people who are far more skilled than you.

On MOHO’s YouTube channel, you can find many animations made entirely with MOHO. Watching these helped me realize, “Oh, this is what MOHO is capable of.” Once you understand that, it becomes much easier to think about what you can create with your current skill level.

I also recommend researching what MOHO is good at—and what it’s not so good at—early on. Knowing the strengths and weaknesses of the software can save you a lot of frustration.

As a starting point, I’d suggest this video:

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Tutorials and Resources I Found Useful

• MOHO User’s Manual (Moho 14 User’s Manual)

If you prefer written tutorials, this is a great resource. Personally, I sometimes find video tutorials frustrating because it’s hard to search for one specific feature or tool. Having text-based documentation alongside videos is incredibly helpful.

• Moho Animation Software – @mohoanimation

This is the official MOHO channel. You’ll find step-by-step tutorials, as well as more focused videos on rigging, background design, and specific tools. It’s always a good idea to learn directly from the source.

• Team Little Green Dog

These tutorials were especially helpful for me. They’re less about building a project from start to finish and more about deep dives into specific topics like bone binding and switch layers. If you want to understand individual features in depth, this channel is excellent.

That said, if you want a full “from zero to finished animation” walkthrough, you might want to combine these videos with more beginner-oriented step-by-step tutorials.

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Moving Forward...

I’ve only just dipped my toes into MOHO, and I’m still very much a beginner. But I’m excited to keep learning and experimenting with it over time.

If you’re also starting your MOHO journey, I hope this list helps you take your first steps a little more smoothly!