Title: Animation Programs
Description: I need some help!
Ghost Boy - August 4, 2004 08:36 AM (GMT)
I'm looking to make a couple of little animated logos and was wondering what the best programs for such a task are?
It'd be great if I could find out both 2D & 3D programs just to cover anything I might end up doing.
Those with experience speak up!
TrinityJayOne - August 4, 2004 09:18 AM (GMT)
Can't go past Adobe Photoshop and Imageready for that. Photoshop handles design and all the artsy stuff, Imageready will make animated .gif files and whatnot. You could also try Macromedia Fireworks, but I find the Photoshop/Imageready combo much better. :thumbsup:
Eyce - August 4, 2004 09:19 AM (GMT)
Animation Shop Is Alright, Also Try Imageready. There are some free progs where you make the frames beforehand, and then save them, but I haven't got any links...
BrotherEstapol - August 4, 2004 09:34 AM (GMT)
Paintshop Pro is what I use, and it comes with Animation Shop, which is excellent for making Animated GIFs.
But for 3d animations and modelling, I use 3D Studio Max 6.
You can get trials for both programs at these links:
PSP/AS:
www.jasc.com
3dsMAX:
www.discreet.com
EDIT: :ph43r:
Ghost Boy - August 8, 2004 09:24 AM (GMT)
Thanks guys, though I suspect there are a lot more that people know about.
C'mon now, speak up!
KickyFunkFresh - August 10, 2004 12:56 AM (GMT)
I use a mix of Photoshop and Animation shop (although my trial period for that has run out :( ). For 3d I use 3d Studio Max.
I wasn't aware that you could make animated gifs in Imageready. I'll have to check it out later.
Comrade Natrak - August 11, 2004 12:59 PM (GMT)
Another fine 2D animation program is Flash. (Duh. :P )
BrotherEstapol - August 11, 2004 01:08 PM (GMT)
A few more 3d ones are:
Maya
Lightwave
Cinema 4D
Milkshape
OldSkOoL - August 11, 2004 02:16 PM (GMT)
I'm more of a Flash man myself.
tHe LiNk - August 11, 2004 11:33 PM (GMT)
If you're trying to do a quick animation, i would advise you get animation shop. You won't want to use it much for actual graphics editing, but otherwise its pretty good.
BrotherEstapol - August 11, 2004 11:53 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (tHe LiNk @ Aug 12 2004, 09:33 AM) |
| If you're trying to do a quick animation, i would advise you get animation shop. You won't want to use it much for actual graphics editing, but otherwise its pretty good. |
That's why it comes with Painshop Pro. :thumbsup: