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Many, for sure, would be interested in using such software as a program for creating cartoons. For some, it can even become a full-fledged way of earning money.

In any case, programs for creating cartoons are something unusual, interesting and therefore it would be useful for each of us to use one of them at least once.

We have collected 10 of the best programs for creating cartoons to date. They are the easiest to use and have very broad functionality. It will be interesting!

1.

Toon Boom Harmony is considered by many experts to be the best cartoon software.

Here you can create your own masterpieces both in 2D and 3D. The set of tools here is more than impressive, in particular, there are many built-in special effects.

In addition, it is worth highlighting its own library, in which you can find a great variety of characters, as well as pictures, backgrounds and objects. In general, there is where to turn around!

Here are some more features of Toon Boom Harmony:

• the ability to import 2D to 3D cartoons;
• very high quality of the final animation in cartoons;
• support for flash video;
• ample opportunities for importing, exporting and converting files.

The most important thing is that with the help of Toon Boom Harmony, in fact, you can realize absolutely every idea that comes to your mind. You just need to understand the functionality.

Rice. # 1. Toon boom harmony

The program is paid, but there is a trial period.

2.

This program is more suitable for creating 2D cartoons. Professionals advise against using Anime Studio Pro for 3D work.

True, it can be upgraded on its own and combined with Unity 3D (this feature is included in the program from the very beginning), but not everyone can do this.

But its functionality is even wider than that of Toon Boom Harmony. The process of editing the background and individual details of the overall picture is especially highlighted.

You can change even the smallest elements that are present in the cartoon. Opportunities for import and export are also quite wide.

Other features of Anime Studio Pro are as follows:

• There are also a lot of special effects here;
• wide range of filters;
• built-in ability to make videos for Adobe Flash Player (special mode of operation);
• there are blanks from which you can simply make something of your own;
• the ability to work with images in PSD format.

Rice. # 2. Anime studio pro

The trial period in this case is 30 days.

3.

In this case, you, in fact, are not creating a full-fledged cartoon, but only animation, that is, a quick slideshow of several practically identical pictures. But this does not stop animation developers from all over the world from using Easy GIF Animator to create their masterpieces.

You can apply a variety of effects, transitions, and the like to animations. All this allows you to create really high-quality cartoons!

Importantly, Easy GIF Animator is very light on computer resources. It is also worth noting that the user can save cartoons in AVI format and then upload them to various resources online.

A few more features of Easy GIF Animator:

• as sources, you can take AVI video, ready-made GIF and Flash animations;
• ample opportunities for editing transitions between images or source files;
• the ability to generate HTML code for a cartoon (!);
• the result can be viewed through a browser.

Rice. No. 3. Easy GIF Animator

Easy GIF Animator is free to run 20 times. After that, you will have to buy it.

This program has an analogue for Android (here is the link). Although the mobile version is very far from perfect.

If we talk about operating systems for smartphones and tablets, then it is better to look for another program.

4.

This is the only completely free program in our today's TOP. True, its functionality is not as rich as that of the top three, but, given the absence of payment for use, everything is very good.

Unfortunately, you won't be able to download Express Animate for free in Russian either. Its interface will still be presented in English.

Here are the main features of this editor:

• you can edit the cartoon literally frame by frame;
• Simple GIFs can be made very quickly and easily using Express Animate;
• the finished cartoon can be converted into a variety of formats;
• in addition to the image, you can also add background sounds - the set of functions for this is also very wide.

5.

iClone Pro is a professional complex designed for editing and creating cartoons, films and other similar content.

The set of tools here is larger than in previous programs, but it will be difficult for a beginner to understand all this. That is why we have placed the iClone Pro in the fifth place in our ranking.

But if you still manage to figure out the interface of this program, before your clear gaze there will appear more than a wide range of tools for working with relief, as well as textures. You can make the background the way you want - from your head straight to the cartoon!

In addition, there is a large library of characters and other objects. You can take everything that is ready-made and make something of your own, unique out of it.

Here's something else to note about iClone Pro:

• the possibility of fixing human movements and converting them into a cartoon, that is, assigning the actor's movements to a cartoon character (the “Kinect” technology and, accordingly, the iClone Pro program was used to create many cartoons you know);
• for 3D this program is just perfect;
• there is a convenient integration with 2D editors;
• the appearance of the character can be taken from a photograph of a real person.

Rice. No. 5. iClone Pro

The trial period is valid for exactly 30 days.

6.

This tool was originally designed to work with volumetric shapes, that is, in 3D. Accordingly, ready-made objects can be assigned some characteristics and made to move. Thus, a cartoon is obtained.

If you want a 2D movie, ZBrush is completely useless. But for 3D work, it's just awesome!

There are so many different brushes, palettes and other editing elements here.

Among other things, plugins are supported, which means that the already wide range of functions can be increased.

The main advantage of ZBrush over other programs is the ability to accurately draw individual, even the smallest details.

Also worth noting in ZBrush are the following:

• the whole process of character creation is virtual modeling from plasticine;
• ZBrush is used as an auxiliary tool for drawing details or creating characters, but movement can also be grafted into them;
• a large set of effects.

Rice. No. 6. Zbrush

ZBrush is free to use for 45 days.

7.

And again we have before us a completely professional set of a wide variety of tools for creating any characters and plots with them in 3D.

Unfortunately, Autodesk Maya will not work for drawn cartoons. But to create a unique character, again, from the head with the help of this program is quite possible.

Many of the world's leading animation studios use Autodesk Maya to create their new creations. This once again confirms the opinion that we are talking about one of the most versatile editors. But, again, it will be very difficult for a beginner.

Some of the features of Autodesk Maya include:

• as many as four modes of visualization of the result;
• the ability to use the same plugins to expand the already large functionality of the program;
• This set of tools is also more suitable for drawing characters and textures, so it works great with other programs;
• the program is very demanding on the computing power of the computer - it will not work everywhere.

Interesting: Autodesk Maya was used in the development of several versions of the most popular football simulator FIFA. It was also used to create a large number of famous games and films.

Rice. No. 7. Autodesk Maya

The trial period is exactly 20 days.

8.

Finally, we see a program that supports the Russian language at the official level.

In many of the past programs, it was possible to add plugins or patches that made the interface Russian. But Adobe Premiere can work in Russian without any additions.

And the functionality of this program is very rich. If it were not for the advantages of many of the programs described above, Adobe Premiere could well claim to be the first in our TOP.

In this case, it is worth highlighting a very large set of built-in special effects, as well as tools for processing individual frames.

In addition to images, you can take movies as a source material. If all this is combined, then it will be possible to create a video in which cartoon characters will be present in everyday life.

Other positive aspects of working with Adobe Premiere include:

• almost any files can be taken as sources;
• a wide range of options for overlaying titles and just text;
• the ability to control the sound and color of the image (you can change the shades).

Rice. No. 8. Adobe premiere

Free Adobe Premiere can be used for 30 days - by default.

9.Modo

Again, in Modo, you can create wonderful 3D effects and characters as well.

Here everything happens in the so-called elastic drawing mode. That is, you can stretch objects as you like, change their shape, and so on.

In addition, it is worth highlighting that with the help of Modo you can draw both on a plane and in perspective. A render mode is also available. But the best thing here is done with the transformation of objects.

Other features of this product are as follows:

• ample opportunities for modeling various surfaces;
• UV processing tools;
• a large selection of built-in special effects, as well as the ability to create your own.

Rice. No. 9. Modo

You can try Modo - there is a 30-day trial period for that. True, the activation procedure here is made quite complicated and even incomprehensible.

In addition, the price of the full version is quite high. Some even decide not to use Modo due to these shortcomings. But you can and even should try.

10.

TVPaint Animation is great for 2D animation. This program simply does not imply the ability to work in a volumetric space.

It seems that the developers decided to compensate for this flaw with a very large set of tools for creating 2D cartoons. There are a lot of brushes and paints, as well as all kinds of other tools.

Frame-by-frame and layer-by-layer processing is also supported. All this is also done very well.

The features of TVPaint Animation are:

• the background can be edited as you like, including zooming in and out;
• an excellent engine for processing individual details of the overall image;
• the collection of effects is also very large.

Rice. No. 10. TVPaint Animation

Interestingly, this program is also free and does not have any trial period.

But instead, the developers decided to come up with something different. The point is that when working with TVPaint Animation it is impossible to save. Yes, it just doesn't have a save function.

In addition, depending on the set of tools, you will have to pay a certain amount (only the standard set is free). The minimum price for the paid version of TVPaint Animation is € 500. Very unusual.

Below you can see a video instruction on using the best program in our TOP, Toon Boom Harmony.

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Designed to create skeletal 2D animation of game characters and more. To do this, instead of a solid image of the character, we need its separate parts, which will subsequently be animated by binding the bones. This gives us the following advantages:

• Smooth animation. Interframes are rendered automatically at runtime, making the animation look more lively
• Ability to modify animation at runtime. For example, change the size, rotation angle or color of a certain part of the body
• Saving video memory. In this case, only component parts of the character are loaded for animation, and not whole frames.

Among the disadvantages are the following:

• The need to render frames at runtime, which, with a large number of animations, can negatively affect performance
• The need to use a special runtime library for loading animation

The last drawback was relevant until recently. Not so long ago, user Skn3 shared information that he is developing a module to support Spine animation in Monkey. Most likely, the official release will take place in the coming days, since the module repository is already in the public domain.

Collecting a character in Spine

There are two modes in the program - Setup and Animate, between which you can switch in the upper left corner. Assembling the character and creating his skeleton will take place entirely in Setup mode. We'll get to Animate mode a bit later.

First, we need a character image as a template. Starting from him, we can assemble his skeleton. To do this, we need to specify the path to the directory where all the images that we plan to use in the animation are stored (select the Images branch and indicate the correct path in the form under the project structure). Having selected a template picture, you need to drag it to the work area. The image will automatically snap to the reference bone, which is located at the origin (in order to facilitate the positioning of the skeleton in the game).

Using the Create tool in the Tools panel, create the bones of the character's body, arms, legs, and head. Before creating a new bone, you need to select a bone that will be considered a parent. Rename the created bones (double click on the bones in the project tree). Going to the template image slot, you need to set its color and transparency. A slot is indicated by a round icon in the bone tree. This is necessary so that the template does not merge with the images that we will bind to the bones.

To bind a specific image to a bone, you need to select an image in the tree structure and select the corresponding bone by clicking Set Parent. Also, an image can be snapped to a bone by dragging it to a specific bone in the tree structure. After linking, a pop-up window will appear informing about linking the image to the slot of the same name.

The point is that images do not bind directly to the bone. Instead, they bind to a slot, which in turn binds to a bone. This allows you to bind multiple images to the bone. But only one of them can be displayed in the animation. The Translate (V) and Rotate tools will help you arrange images according to the template. It is better to perform all transformation operations by moving the mouse in a free working area, so as not to accidentally select adjacent elements.

You can set the order of displaying images along the Z axis in the Draw Order branch. You can also turn off the visibility of the template image there.

To adjust the position of the bones without affecting the image or child bones, use the Image and Bone switches in the Compensation panel.

Animating a character in Spine

It's time to bring our character to life, so we'll go into Animate mode and add a new animation.

To animate a character, you need to set the skeleton in a certain pose and create its keyframe. Bones are automatically positioned between keyframes.

To create a keyframe, you need to select all the bones (except the anchor) and click on the key icon next to the transformation tools. In this case, keyframes will be created for all bones, even if they have not changed their position, scale or rotation. The color of the key icon can signal the following things:

• green - values ​​have not been changed, no need to create a keyframe
• yellow - values ​​have been changed, but no keyframe has been set
• red - keyframe set

Keyframes can be created in another way: by selecting all the bones and pressing K. In this case, keyframes will be created only for the modified bones. The L hotkey will set a keyframe only for the active transform tool.

The animation origin is at frame zero. Moving along the timeline, change the position of the character and create keyframes. To improve the animation, you can use the Stepped button, which turns off interpolation. This will allow you to see the main poses more clearly and edit them.

In the Graph tab, you can edit the interpolation curve between the selected and the next keyframe. Nonlinear interpolation created with a Bezier curve is key to creating realistic animations.

P.P.S. To better understand how to build a character skeleton, I advise you to study in detail the standard examples (Spine> Examples).

In addition to our beloved Adobe Flash, there are no less good programs for creating 2D animation. And even more - programs that provide much more opportunities than Flash in creating high-quality animation.

So, what programs are there for 2-d animation and which one to choose.

1.Toon Boom(toonboom.com)

Professional software for creating 2-d animation, is widely used by professional animators around the world. If you believe Google, then it was in this program that the animation for The Simpsons was made.

Toon Boom offers several animation software packages for every taste, age and wallet size:

A program for frame by frame hand animation. It is mainly used to create classic animation, when each frame

drawn on paper and then scanned. Has a wide range of drawing tools.

Previously, the program was called Moho... Of all the above, the most affordable in terms of cost.

There are 2 Anime Studio products on the site:

1) AnimeStudioPro- ideal for professional animators (costs about $ 200)

2) AnimeStudioDebut- 2D animation program for beginners (cost $ 49.99)

There are a lot of automated processes in the editor, a big plus of the program is the so-called bones, which allow you to create a skeleton of a character for animation.

There are many tutorials on the program's website on the program's website:

The capabilities of the program are demonstrated by a video presentation:

Anime Studio Pro 9 presentation

Anime Studio Webinar: What "s New in Anime Studio Pro 9

Several decades ago, the creation of cartoons was a narrowly focused craft that required enormous human effort and financial costs. Thanks to computer technology, the production of cartoons has become easier. Programs for creating cartoons are in the public domain. Today we are going to talk about the best animation software. Our list contains versatile utilities that differ in functionality, user interface, hardware requirements and professional skills.

- the first program on the list that amazes with the sophistication of the interface. Specializes in on 3D animation... It is used among professionals, therefore it has a wide range of capabilities. Additionally, the software has a huge number of tools that will make the cartoon better and more dynamic: setting transitions, support for special effects and much more. If you want to get serious about animation, then Autodesk Maya is a great choice for the future pro.

• Wide functionality allowing you to make cartoons on a par with Hollywood masterpieces.
• The final form of the material is reproduced in excellent quality regardless of the type of animation: flash, Gif, etc.
• The utility handles the entire production cycle, from character creation to storyline.
• Users can use separate tools for third party programs. For example, the formation and export of a character.

• It is pointless to work in Autodesk Maya without certain knowledge. The user simply will not be able to use the potential of the software; he will have to read the literature and watch the training videos.
• Utility demanding on system parameters computer. It is impossible to work without a powerful video card and other computer components.

A highly targeted utility that specializes in creating unique animated images... To form content, the user can use not only templates and blanks, but also apply photographs from a personal archive or the Internet. The final result is saved in the common AVI video format. To improve the usability of the project, the developers have prepared a flexible system formatting slides, where there are functions of the transition counter, image insertion and editing the color palette of the picture.

• Creation of animated banners.
• There is a Russian-language interface.
• Supports most animation formats: GIF, JPG, PNG, BMP.
• Generating HTML code for publication on websites or social networks.
• The function of extracting individual frames for use in other programs.
• The best program in the ratio of the functions performed and the complexity of mastering.

• In comparison with competitors, it has more narrow specialization hence some useful tools are missing
• The trial version has no duration of use, but is limited to 20 runs.

The utility will appeal to novice animators because of its versatility. Toon Boom Harmony allows you to work with both 2D and 3D models, which is good news for those who wish to experiment. Additional features deserve special attention, allowing you to use it in several directions, for example, in video games.

Advantages:

• Exporting 2D to a game engine. Toon Boom Harmony shows excellent Unity compatibility.
• Convenient command work with multiple projects at the same time through the Harmony Server function.
• A complete set of tools that simulate the process of classic frame animation.
• Support for the "True Pencil" option - a scan of a drawing from a tracing paper.
• Integration of 2D and 3D objects.

Disadvantages:

• High load on CPU, RAM and video card. Requires powerful hardware.
• Not compatible with Windows XP and Vista.
• Lack of the Russian language.

Is a clear favorite for Japanese animation and anime drawing lovers. First, the utility work oriented with 2D objects, which is reflected in the interface. Secondly, the program will delight you with a wide library of ready-made characters that can be used to create cartoons.

Advantages:

• Innovative frame-by-frame slide processing.
• Import of PSD files from Adobe Photoshop.
• Intuitive user interface.
• Integrated templates with many effects and presets.
• Backward compatibility of vector animation for videos from Adobe Flash Player.

Disadvantages:

• The main disadvantage of Anime Studio Pro is the impossibility fully work with three-dimensional graphics, so the software is not suitable for 3D projects. Part of the problem is solved through compatibility with the Unity 3D engine. However, for solving serious problems, the extension functionality will not be enough.

Is the most innovative product in today's selection. Through this project, animators can embody the most daring ideas. It differs from competitors by its support for Kinect technology from Microsoft, which allows transform movements real people in cartoon space.

• Recognition of human movements.
• Fully compatible with 2D video editors.
• Creation of three-dimensional animation videos and skin savers.
• Support for a wide range of tools and preset objects.
• Using the faces of real people to simulate a copy based on a photograph.

• High price product, also paid updates.
• For the utility to work properly, you need a powerful video card.
• Lack of Russian menu (partly solved problem thanks to training videos).

Is a free software for creating cartoons targeted at the amateur market. The main specialization is the creation of high-quality and effective slideshows with the ability to edit: adding frames, text, design transitions, selection of colors and formatting.

• Built-in converter to GIF-animation, Flash movies and video clips.
is in the public domain absolutely free.
• Reading popular video formats up to 4K resolution.
• Support for batch processing of objects.
• Editing an audio track.

• Limited functionality.
• Unremarkable toolbar.
• There is no Russian localization of the interface.

- an interesting program for drawing cartoons. Great for aspiring cartoonists and classic cartoon lovers. Will delight fans of traditional art. How the software works is to create cadres for 2D animation. In fact, users are offered to try themselves as a virtual animator from the last century.

• Plastic Animation Paper is completely free.
• Works great on graphics tablets and other devices.
• A relatively undemanding program in terms of PC power.
• The software allows upload your own character with effects and movements.
• Will delight virtual artists with a wide arsenal of brushes and other tools.

• Narrow specialization- only 2D and only drawing.
• Over-saturated interface - you will have to spend time learning.
• To work, you will need a third-party application, since there are no installation elements here.

- a representative of minimalist art. Suitable for getting acquainted with the basics of virtual cartoon drawing. The presented software will easily cope with the task - "create a cartoon in 5 minutes."

• Runs on almost any computer.
• Doesn't require any in-depth knowledge of animation creation from the user.
• Welcomes newbies with a friendly and intuitive interface.
• Possesses basic set of tools for the simplest animation.

• The main problem with Pivot Animator flows smoothly from the advantages of the software. Due to the undemanding hardware and the availability of the interface, it makes no sense to use the program for solving serious animation problems.

- belongs to the category of professional programs for creating animation. Has a set of tools necessary for high-quality 3D animation. Distinctive feature ZBrush serves as a control panel where all functions are found inside palettes. It is noteworthy that each of the presented palettes contains a group of thematically related functions. If you get used to the menu, then the work with the program will be carried out on an intuitive level.

• High quality three-dimensional sculptures modeling
• Regular software updates.
• Unusual design of the user interface.
• Enhanced rendering engine in real time.
• Automatic creation of shadows and highlights when working with models.
• A huge number of plug-ins that extend the functionality of the utility.

• You will need a powerful graphics card and processor, as well as a sufficient amount of RAM.
• It takes time to master ZBrush and lack of Russian language complicates the task.

Modo

Modo is another representative of "software for the pros". The workflow differentiates the utility from competing applications. Instead of using basic tools, the user is offered a small set of tools that combined with each other via the Tool Pipe function.

• Full customization of settings.
• The formation of working tools is a creative process.
• Supports real-time 3D rendering function.
• Has a detailed user interface.
• Suitable not only for cartoons, but also used in marketing and video games.

• High price without the possibility of obtaining a demo version on the official website.
• Getting familiar with the cluttered English interface will take time.
• High demands on computer performance.

Is an improved version of the Mirage package, which specializes in 2D animation. The utility is positioned as a simple tool for creating classic hand drawn animation, so the interface is tailored specifically for 2D cartoons.

Advantages:

• A wide range of drawing tools.
• Support particle engine Scan Cleaner.
• Gradual development of the project through regular updates.
• Convenient user interface encourages beginners to work.
• For experienced users, the control panel will be very clear. Some of the features of Adobe Photoshop are used here.

Disadvantages:

• The 2D orientation deprives TVPaint Animation of some functionality.
• There is no Russian language in the language settings.

- a developing project that specializes in 2D animation of cartoons and work with raster and vector graphics. Offers a classic set of functions and tools for creating 2D cartoons... Perfect for getting acquainted with the profession of a modern animator.

Advantages:

• Open source code (if you wish, you can customize it for yourself).
• Export video to AVI, MOV, WMV formats.
• The interface is traditional for such utilities.
• Partial customization of the toolbar.
• Reading and support audio formats.
• Distributed under the GPL license.
• Working with vector format.

Disadvantages:

• Pencil is still under development, so there may be compatibility problems on some devices, as well as crashes in the program for creating cartoons.

- an entertaining project that will delight fans of the animation genre. CrazyTalk is focused on 2D characters. The utility has the function human head readout, which allows you to instantly create a finished hero. You can download the program for creating cartoons from the official website.

Advantages:

• The ability to create sprites.
• Human head animation support.
• Nice and accessible application interface.
• Extensive library where ready-made character templates are stored.
• A basic set of tools so you don't get distracted by clever options.

Disadvantages:

• The main disadvantage of CrazyTalk is lack of drawing elements... Because of this, the potential is significantly reduced. For a full-fledged work on creating cartoons, you will need the help of third-party utilities.

- a utility capable of creating simple animation videos. They can be based on text, images, or geometric shapes. This is why Hippani Animator has object formatting function.

Advantages:

• Working with vector graphics.
• Logical interface design.
• Compatible with most browsers.
• Converting projects into HTML codes, videos, etc.

Disadvantages:

• The list of shortcomings is typical for foreign products: the lack of the Russian language and the requirement to have experience with similar applications. In addition, Hippani Animator is only suitable for simple projects.

Blender is a cartoons and 3D animation program that can process 3D images... Despite the wide range of features, Blender is absolutely free, so anyone can start working with 3D models. Blender is the best free utility for solving the most complex problems. You can download the application for creating animation on the official website.

Advantages:

• Unusual transforming interface, which, with proper study, becomes a reliable assistant in the creation of cartoons.
• Wide choiceplugins, ready-made objects, as well as pre-rendered scenes.
• Full customization of the toolbar and working area.
• Open source.

Disadvantages:

• The uniqueness of the menu makes even experienced users get used to it.
• The mechanics of the application are based on " hotkeys", So you have to remember them.
• Working with 3D objects requires powerful hardware.

Is a product produced by a world famous brand that has proven itself in the market. Almost all Flash games, spectacular animations and advertising banners on websites are made using Adobe Flash Professional. The program also shows itself well in realizing the creative potential.

Advantages:

• Support for the proprietary programming language Action script, which significantly expands the functionality of the software.
• Wide set of tools capable of solving any problems related to Flash animation.
• The ability to create videos using JavaScript in the usual editor format.

Disadvantages:

• In one of the updates, the developers removed bone animation.
• It will take a lot of time to understand all aspects of the work.

- a free program specializing in vector two-dimensional animation of cartoons in Russian. To create colorful and interesting cartoons, the user has a wide range of tools at his disposal. From the user it remains only to show imagination. Thanks to its functionality, it can be used to draw anime.

Advantages:

• Support for most Windows versions starting from XP.
• Work with the vector and raster images.
• Smoothing sharp corners during processing.
• Customize the toolbar for yourself.
• Reading popular video formats.
• Support for 32-bit and 64-bit OS.
• The presence of a Russian-language interface.

Disadvantages:

• There are short friezes when viewed frames on separate devices.
• Limitations regarding working with 3D objects and animation.

- a program for creating three-dimensional texts and stereometric shapes. Present draw function 2D contour with the ability to transform into a 3D object. The utility is perfect for creating unusual banners, signage and other models.

Advantages:

• Library of built-in templates, animations and scenes.
• Detailed setting of animation parameters.
• Support for 3DS, DXF, BLEND, OBJ formats.
• Export to AVI, SWF, GIF formats.
• Logical application interface.
• Availability of a portable version.
• Rapid mastering of software.

Disadvantages:

• Everything is fine in Aurora 3D until the realization comes that this product cannot be called a full-fledged three-dimensional editor.

- a professional tool for creating time-lapse animation... It was with the help of this program that Tim Bertin's masterpiece "Frankenweeny" saw the light. In addition, the utility is used in some of the pictures of the Disney studio.

Advantages:

• Intuitive working environment based on a tabbed system.
• Automatic light correction using Video Assist Levels.
• Automatic control of camera movement.
• The presence of vector drawing elements.
• Synchronization of lip movements with text.
• Rendered timeline.

Disadvantages:

• High price licensed version.
• English language of the main menu and work panel.
• Not the best choice for beginners due to the many complex settings.

Is a professional program for the implementation time-lapse cartoons using virtual video cameras. Narrow specialization opens up the ability to control camera settings using software. Including at the disposal of a novice animator will be several well-known animation techniques. With their help, you can significantly save time.

Advantages:

• Multiple versions software "Capture", "Junior" and "Pioneer" for solving various problems.
• Real-time preview of frames.
• Control and adjustment of camera parameters.
• Support for work on two monitors.
• Reading PAL, HD, Film (2K-4K) formats.
• Rotate the image 180 degrees.
• Low system requirements.

Disadvantages:

• The focus on frame animation reduces the versatility of the software.
• Low requirements do not allow the program to compete with the editing titans.