Animation Programs

[Donchi]

Hello
For my Unit 4 were you have to make a short film, im deciding to do a Animation Short film but i dont know what program  or what programs are available to use, I do have pivot but thats really basic... i was hoping to do something like the youtube Starcraft Animation videos.

(this is my first post so be kind) Thanks

[Wu]

Flash would be good. The onion skin feature is similar to how you could see the previous frame(s) on Pivot.

[BigAl]

Blender is very useful. Heaps of tutorials are available as well
Edit: I thought you were doing a 3d animation. Otherwise, flash is the best

[walkec]

Blender is very useful. Heaps of tutorials are available as well
Edit: I thought you were doing a 3d animation. Otherwise, flash is the best

Blender is awesome if you know how to use it well. It does take up a lot of time learning how to model properly, so if you're prepared to give it the time, then I'd by all means recommend it

[Donchi]

Thanks for the replys, iv been looking at Blender and it looks awesome this is defiantly what im going to use  Thanks

[Markkiieee]

I'd say Pivot too, it's easy, fun and effective

[Donchi]

Yeah true Markkieee, but with pivot most of the time you only get 1 camera angle but with Blender you have unlimited plus iv already started to make my zombie guide animation video.

[iamtom]

Blender is professional as fck; if yo uknow how to use it, use it.

[Markkiieee]

Ah yeah, as iamtom said, if you know how to use Blender, use it.

[Donchi]

so what is everyone else doing for there media project??

[Markkiieee]

so what is everyone else doing for there media project??

Machinima

[cranberry]

Could use stop motion which gives a different effect to cgi? Teachers would take notice of the visual effort displayed...

Take a look at something I made during a short course, it's rough but gives you an idea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6VIFHM-PxQ