THIS IS NOT FOR STYKZ/PIVOT ANIMATIONS!
The Animation Thread
What is animation?
Animation is pretty much bringing your drawings to life, either using god's power to save paper or using Computer Programs.
Animation Programs
Toon Boom
Toon Boom is harder then flash, but is mostly used for people trying to get on cartoon network and others. Toon
They also offer animation products for younger audiences, and non commercial use.
try the free trials at
toonboom.com
Adobe Flash
No not adobe flash PLAYER, you silly goose.
Adobe's Flash animation software is mostly the easiest to use, and is used mostly for cartoons on video sites.
(vimeo, youtube etc etc.)
try the free trial at
adobe.com
Anime Studio
Anime Studio is not that famous but is good for animation starters, with the pro version and a debut version.
Anime Studio also includes a Character Maker, just in case you can't draw.
I'd go with Flash for now because anime studio is.. well uh...
I'll add pics later