|
Anime Studio 5 Pro (Win/Mac) | 
 enlarge | From: Smith Micro Software Allume Systems Division
Category: Software
List Price: £149.99
Buy New: £109.99
You Save: £40.00 (27%)
New (2) from £109.99
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1050
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows Xp, Macintosh
Media: CD-ROM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.9 x 1.7
MPN: 814956024054
Model: ASP-C50-DE-R
UPC: 814956024054
EAN: 0814956024054
ASIN: B000IK414I
Release Date: February 20, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Customer Reviews:
Superb whether you're a beginner or a serious amateur July 14, 2008
A. J. Sturgess (North Yorkshire, UK)
It's a shame that the word 'Anime' is in the title for this fantastic piece of software. It CAN be used for anime style animation, but it is capable of vastly more than that. In essence, it is best suited to a cut-out style of animation using characters and objects that you can either draw within the program, or prepare (or find) elsewhere and then import. In truth, it ought to be called 'Animation Studio' because that is what it is.
Unlike almost all other animation software until you reach the stratospheric heights and costs of full professional programs, it offers a system of character animation that is based upon a build-it-yourself skeleton. This is called 'rigging' and uses the principles of adjustable and movable 'bones'. This principle is easy to understand but can be tricky to implement - which is where the excellent help files and tutorials come in handy.
Layers, lip-sync, rendering, soundtracks and tweening are just some of the essential functions which are all built into the program. You can export your movies in a variety of formats. (NOTE: this is where it is worth checking the differences between the basic 'Studio' version and the 'Pro' version).
This software is very much an example of an animation program that can used by the beginner who knows little and yet who wants to learn a lot, as well as the experienced amataeur who has the skills and understanding to be able to produce finished animations of a professional standard.
A good tip is to search the internet for examples of tests, demos, tutorials and finished movies which have been posted by users. That way you will see animations from all categories of user.
One other thing I would definitely advise if you're serious about developing your animation skills - and especially if you are using this 'Pro' version rather than the entry level 'Studio' version - is to consider buying the book 'Anime Studio: The eFrontier Official Guide' by Kelly Murdock. It really will help you. I have submitted a separate review for that, so I'll leave it to you to check it out.
Makes 2D animating 'fun' again March 13, 2007
D. Hemenway (UK)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Anime Studio pro (formerly MOHO) is a great piece of software. Look at the the examples on the e-frontier website to get an idea of the power of this product in the right hands.
Some have criticised the vector drawing tools but, personally, I find them excellent and have had no problems recreating my initial sketched designs in AS.
Once you've worked through the comprehensive tutorials you will be creating animations in no time. The bone rigging system is incredibly easy to set up and the results amazing. No need for repetitive and laborious redrawing as once you've drawn and rigged your character you can concentrate on the animation - the fun part :0)
Studio's are now getting wind of this bit of kit and more are using it as an integral part of their production pipeline. I'm not surprised. What a bargain!!
|
|
|
|
Merlin's Cave | |
