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What is a good animation software?
I used to use Flipnote Studio on the DSi, and I really got into animating. Are there any good animating programs that are easy to use and are high quality? I'm pretty broke, so I can't really afford anything too expensive. I would prefer something free, but I don't want something of low quality. I want to make fan animations for anime and things like that. Thank you:)
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- ?Lv 68 years agoFavorite Answer
2D Animation:
Toon Boom; used by Disney and many others; $200-$700
Anime Studio; $50-$300
Adobe Flash; $240/year
http://adobe.com/products/flash.html
3D Animation and Visual Effects:
Blender; free alternative to Maya ($3,700) and After Effects ($240/year).
Blender has a complete VFX pipeline in one single software package. Blender has tools for modeling, sculpting, rigging, animation, rotoscoping, chroma keying (green screen), motion tracking, smoke, fire, and fluid simulation, particles, destruction, physics, color grading, node compositing, and video editing.
Blender has the most artist friendly and versatile UI of all 3D software; easy to modify for your specific needs. Blender also has the fastest workflow in the industry.
The easiest and most detailed tutorial on how to use Blender is Neal Hirsig's tutorial at http://gryllus.net/Blender/3D.html
Start with the first four lessons of Neal Hirsig's tutorial.
Blender is 100% free with full functionality, no adware, no spyware, and no viruses, and you're allowed to use Blender in any production without having to pay for anything.
Blender Artists (community forum)
http://blenderartists.org/forum
Blender Cookie (tutorials)
Blender Demo Reel 2013
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1XZGulDxz9o
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- ?Lv 48 years ago
Hello friend, the good animation software that are easy to use with high quality include below given ones.
1. Flash
Adobe Flash (the latest version is CS6) is a comprehensive design package for all kinds of web design, hence the high price tag for Flash Professional. The fact that Flash is not simply limited to animation has opened the door for the development of other specific animation tools.
2. GoAnimate
GoAnimate is a web app that hugely simplifies the process of creating an animated video. Getting started costs nothing: basic accounts are free and there are plans for schools and businesses. There is nothing to download or install; and you don’t need to draw anything as they provide you with a huge content library.
3. Toon Boom Studio
Toon Boom Studio is much more affordable than Flash. Toon Boom’s higher end animation software has also been used by Disney, Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Fox and more.
4. Anime Studio
Anime Studio is an even cheaper option. Despite that, it’s packed with features, plus it’s said to be fairly user-friendly for beginners.While both Flash and Toon Boom have recently added bone animation tools to their packages, Anime Studio has been a bone drawing-based suite from the start. As the website puts it, bone rigging lets you “add a skeleton to any image by pointing and clicking to create bones that overlay the parts of your image, to control arms or legs for example. Then bring your image to life by moving any individual bone point to create the pose or motion you want”. The in-built ‘physics engine’ also assists in creating realistic movements.
- 8 years ago
I would suggest Blender from blender,org. It has easy to use animation tools and a good video editor. blender is open source and absolutely free. You can, of course, make donations if you so desire. Give it a try you might just like it.