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Software and editing for animation

An overview of different animation apps and software for animating and edit
An overview of different animation apps and software for animating and edit

Ages

-

Duration

Short (1-4 activities)

This resource is part of the following theme

This guide provides an overview of some of the most popular animation software packages to support first time animators and an overview of editing techniques when animation with software.

This guide has been developed to support Into Film's Animation Challenge, a new animation competition to encourage film clubs to start animating in the classroom and beyond.

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Creative Commons License

This Resource Supports

  • Film Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Moving Image Arts

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