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Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:41 pm
by Jimsta
I've always wondered, what software you guys use? And how much it cost?

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:04 am
by FelixBrownSLC
As far as CG animation for feature film and games, the industry standard at the moment is Autodesk's MAYA. A full software package will run you around $3,500.

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 3:22 am
by toops

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 5:24 am
by Jimsta
OK, I was hoping for a free version of animating software for 2d stuff.
I'm guessing most of these softwares, let you create a 'model' and assignment a skeleton to move around.

I essentially wanted a cheap and easy way to get my ideas form my brain and animated.

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:26 am
by mdewater
Well (and this is certainly old school)... there's always pencil and paper. It's the best way to start animating. If you can get your hands on a copy of Flash, that'll be your best bet in stepping into the next level after that.

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:34 am
by Sheriff Woody

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:36 am
by toops

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:46 am
by Nibelilt
Blender is a free 3D animator, but it's more confusing than GIMP :P

Re: Aspiring Animators!

PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2013 6:44 pm
by Jimsta
Thanks guys, I am trying something called; the TAB, it's a 30 day free trail. But I'm sure if I want to keep it, I can find a way :P
The inbetweening from what I can see is a main feature I would need, I couldn't be bothered to do it frame by frame. I got hr stories in my head, I want them out.