OpenToonz is a computer program for creating 2D graphics that includes both vector and raster tools. It allows you to achieve high-quality results, so it is often used to create commercial cartoons and anime. Not suitable for beginners (too complex), but opens up great possibilities for creating professional-level animation.
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From time to time the program just randomly crashes
Some functions and windows are hard to find
Design and layout look outdated
Modern technology allows you to create animation clip no longer need to receive special education, special platforms provide all the necessary working tools for a fully professional job. For the creation of 2D animation program is best suited Cartoon Animator, laconic control panel will quickly understand the management of all options.
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Blender is a free computer program for working with 3D graphics. It is small in size, easy to use, and has many built-in hints, making it easy to use at an amateur level.
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Adobe Animate is a program for working with 2D graphics: from creating simple graphic vector objects to drawing full-fledged cartoons and game scenes. Widely used by professional animators (many famous cartoons and 2D games were created in Animate). Previously, the program was called Adobe Flash Professional (under that name and known to those who are not too closely following the market animation). It works on a paid subscription.
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Difficult to master for inexperienced users
Paid license
The multipurpose Toon Boom Harmony program for creating full-featured animated movies is used by professional companies, thanks to all the built-in options. Innovative technology allows you to achieve detailed character drawing and develop a complex project using two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.
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High load on RAM, processor and video card of the PC
Trial period is valid for 21 days
Today's virtual world is already difficult to imagine without the accompaniment of original three-dimensional content. CINEMA 4D software gives you all the tools you need to translate various design ideas into 3D projects. The software is designed for both novice users and advanced professionals. The application provides an interface in Russian, with some options have pop-up prompts, which contributes to a quick understanding of the control process.
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Pretty impressive system requirements, at least 1024 RAM, takes up a lot of disk space
Extensive features of licensed CINEMA 4D Prime Studio, Broadcast and Visualize packages (as of 4D R14), somewhat reduced in demo version, which is valid for only 42 days
Creative Cloud gives you access to download software from Adobe. Among them are such products as Photoshop, illustrator, Lightroom, After Effects, and others. It gives you access to the Behance service.
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You can learn all the secrets of creating an animated character using CrazyTalk. Controlling the working tools does not require extensive technical knowledge of spatial modeling, all options are intuitive and easy to operate, and the finished project impresses with its realism and professionalism.
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Anime Studio is a program for working with 2D graphics and animation, suitable for beginners and professionals alike. Here is an intuitive interface, a large number of different tools and a huge panel for adjusting the animation of individual objects and the picture as a whole. You can customize the program by adding or hiding certain panels, setting hotkeys, adding workspaces, selecting templates, etc.
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With the development of cloud technology, the creation of animated films, advertising sides and video content is also improving. For the implementation of various three-dimensional tasks optimally suited editor Autodesk Maya, which successfully combines diverse options for professional work and for novice designers, and a large amount of training material on the network helps to quickly understand the management of working tools.
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High system requirements
The trial period is valid for 30 days
The iClone software provides a full range of tools for creative projects of varying complexity. Powerful working tools are successfully used for detailed drawing of elements and giving realism to created characters.
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The trial version is valid for 30 days
Not enough features and functions to create professional animation
The work in the application is performed only in the 3-D window, and therefore, some elements can be too inconvenient to edit
Adobe After Effects is a modern tool for advanced video makers and animators. In the program you can do editing, work with dynamic images and effects. It is popular with professionals and keen amateurs.
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