Low Cost Animation Software for Creators on a Tight Budget

Eagerly to set up your own animation studio ... but on a tight budget? Assume nice software must cost thousands of dollars? Really, even if you are low on funding, there are many animation software solutions to fit your needs, without emptying your account.

Google SketchUp Animation software

What's a better fit for your budget than free animation software? Google SketchUp  may be a fully functioning 3D modeling program that can be downloaded for free—no strings attached. It also has free self-paced video tutorials so that you'll learn how to use the software quickly.

If you’re interested in more gadgets, SketchUp Pro is also more your speed. It includes a 2D presentation and documentation tool, professional grade 3D modeling tools, and more. while SketchUp pro is not free, at less than $500, it is not a deal breaker.

Poser 8 3D Figure style and Animation Solution

For around $200 you'll get the phenomenal Poser 8 by Smith micro software, Inc. This animation and design software has all of the bells and whistles you'd expect from posing software, including photorealistic, fully-posable human characters, animal characters, pre-made props and hair, a cross-body half morph tool, 3D and 2d creation capabilities, lighting tools, and more.

3D Flash Animator

If you are into creating Flash animation, 3D Flash Animator by 3DFA.com is a free software download that you're going to enjoy. For a freebie, it's a surprising amount of tools, including automatic script de-bugging, a sound lab, and spacing tools. This software is a nice companion to more advanced animation software, but works well as a standalone, too.

Advanced GFI Animator

Advanced GIF Animator (as seen in photograph 3) by Creabit Development is a professional animation solution under $50. As its name suggests, it's used specifically for creating avatars and images in GIF animation. it's compatible with JPEG, ICO, BMP, TIFF, AVI, and Windows Metafiles, creating it highly versatile. Plus, it's a built in image editor.

CrazyTalk Animator

Priced at less than $200, CrazyTalk Animator by Reallusion inc. will turn any 2nd image into 2nd animation using automatic facial animation and puppeteering motion; there is not any need to craft an animation from scratch on-screen. thanks to the drag-and-drop scenery and props, you'll also speed up the process of building environments.

Anime Studio Pro 7

Anime Studio Pro 7 by Smith Micro Software, Inc. is CrazyTalk Animator's main competitor. It also incorporates puppeteering animation and costs just under $200. using the line points, animators can manipulate lines, and shapes is automatically shaded and coloured with innovative style tools.

No matter what your style, one of these animation solutions will fit your needs and your budget. For the best fit, combine free and low-cost animation software in order to create a collection of tools that will work for a multitude of projects.