More software, more options, more opportunities.
We'll use three apps this semester in COMM 345 Animation and Communication.
1. Blender is open-source and shows us what high end products look like
2. Daz is migrating from an opens-ource model to...well, I'm not sure yet; Daz is likely the the drag and drop archetype and modify type of animating that I believe we will see more of in the future
3. Anime Studio is not open-source but you are free to purchase at any level-AS LONG AS you get a package that runs on the school Macs and your home computer (Mac or PC). I'll discuss the least expensive options in class.
Here, let's take a look at the latter because it's been what students have been asking for:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNTNCIpUdQE
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