i didnt make the scything one, i copied the image from that to make my "guillotine" animation, which on my screen is moving about as fast as i do, but i have a slower one on my other comp ill up in a minute...
i could add letters that say "be careful!!"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/...b9f85e76_o.gif
slower... if its too choppy i can add frames,
need feedback to improve
i like the little scale remnant towards the end of the stroke, adds emphasis to the straightnes i think.
its really just to demonstrate the direction of the stroke, not teach you to master it