Animation software

bixtrix77

Hi all,
I just wondered what software you guys use? I have recently started to try my hand at animation and really enjoy it. I have been using windows movie maker. Its ok to have a go with but wondered what anyone else uses? Any recommendations would be much appreciated.
Cheers,
Neil

Furrysaurus

i co-produce the brickflix lego film festival and i know a few of the directors use after effects and dragon stop motion.

kor

I've always used Vegas for stop-motion and video production in general. It can be a bit pricey though. There might be some good free programs out there....

bixtrix77

Cheers guys. I'll google them and have a look.
Kor.. I did stumble across vegas. What edition do you use. If memory serves me well I think they started at £30 upto £100s.
Cheers
Neil

Jasen

Yeah I use WMM with Flash for effects but getting into After Effects now as well (gotta have those light sabres :P)

bixtrix77

Definately need light sabres!
:D

kor

Cheers guys. I'll google them and have a look.
Kor.. I did stumble across vegas. What edition do you use. If memory serves me well I think they started at £30 upto £100s.
Cheers
Neil

I have Vegas Movie Studio Plat. HD 10.0 that I use for most everything. I also have Vegas 5 or 6 on another computer but it has very few options for HD rendering.

Si_UKNZ

another vote for vegas. i also recommended it at work and it beat the others we tested.
make sure u get the studio vers as it has soundforge which is fab audio ed software
WMM is pants by comparison and vegas is so cheap now u might as well

bixtrix77

I think I'll be leaning toward vegas then. Sounds good. Hopefully after a bit of practice I'll post some on here and see what you guys think.
Cheers