![]() ![]() ![]() Especially since I've had iClone as an alternative. Since then I've checked back in from time to time just to see how far the software has come but, even though I now have a computer that can run it, I still haven't been compelled to go there. Personally, I tried to learn Blender way back somewhere around 2004-5 but didn't have a computer powerful enough to run it (lots of crashing at the most basic level of use). If you're just interested in the 2D animation features skip to the 9:44 minute mark. YouTuber, Blender Guru made this incredible video, that I happened to click on, not expecting to be as wowed as I was, that runs through all of what's new in Blender 2.8 (which is more of a 'all the reasons why you should learn Blender' list than a 'what's new'). ![]() Hence my suggestion that Blender 2.8 is truly the one tool for all your animation needs (because Blender is also very capable at VFX - think of any 'live action' movie that uses CGI to create almost anything in a scene that wasn't there during principle photography). As well, it has plugins that can give 3D animation that 2D look. ![]() That's right you can use it to create 2D, hand drawn animation, motion graphics, and bone rigged 2D characters. With the release of 2.8 not only is Blender a complete 3D animation tool, it's now also a complete 2D animation tool. If you're not familiar with Blender it's been almost the go to tool, since at least 2002, for anyone wanting to learn 3D animation on a budget - and nothing is easier on the budget than completely free. There are a number of animation apps that like to promote themselves as the one tool for all your animation needs and, while many are certainly very powerful, I think Blender 2.8, released earlier this year, may be the closest yet. Created in Blender 2.8 with Grease Pencil. ![]()
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