1. Shape layers is you can create them for nothing. It allows you to create different shapes.
2. The puppet tool allows you to take a still image and brings it to life.
3. Brainstorm tool allows us to experiment affects and properties of animations.
4. What you can do with the paint tool is by clicking on the layer panel, you are able to paint anything. You are able to change the diameter of the image. You are able to animate the stroke permitters or change the color. You can animate the colors.
5. What write on does is it records the speed you draw at and what you drew.