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10 Best Cheap Drawing Tablets Under $100 – Reviews and Specifications

  As the saying goes, “the pen is mightier than the mouse”, or at least it’s something like that, anyway! Yes, graphics tablets are an absolutely essential piece of kit these days for anyone looking to do animation or design work (when was the last time you tried to draw something with a mouse? Did […]

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Vyond (GoAnimate) Review – Easiest Way To Make Animated Explainer Videos?

  EDITORIAL NOTE: As of May 2018 GoAnimate have rebranded themselves as “Vyond”, and have big plans to expand the software and make it even better. More updates to follow in due course, but all the links on this page will take you to their new and updated site, so take a look. Did you […]

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Clip Studio Paint Review – The Best Digital Painting Software?

  Summer Sale – Save 50% on Clip Studio Paint   For a few more hours, Clip Studio are offering 50% off their best-selling digital paint programs Clip Studio Paint Pro and Ex No coupon required       Clip Studio Paint is a professional-grade graphic software program for animation, illustration and manga and comic […]

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VideoScribe Review – Is It The Best Whiteboard Animation Software From Sparkol?

  Coupon Code – Save 33% on VideoScribe   Sparkol are currently offering 33% off their monthly and annual plans for VideoScribe for Black Friday, just enter the following code on the checkout page: SAVE33 >>> Visit VideoScribe.co now to save 33%

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Hue Animation Studio Kit Review – A Great Tool For Kids and Beginners?

  If your child has just seen the latest blockbuster animated movie and wants to get started on their own little animation project, then the key to maintaining and channelling that enthusiasm is to help them get results as quickly as possible, while having a lot of fun. Lots of fiddly equipment or long instructions […]

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CrazyTalk Animator 2 Review – Join The Wacky World of Animation In This 2D Software

  Providing an exciting new addition to the world of 2D animation, Reallusion has released its CrazyTalk Animator 2 animation software. Building on the success of previous versions, CrazyTalk Animator 2 provides the tools you need to apply 3D motions to 2D characters, along with a host of tools that let you customize your animations […]

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Digicel FlipBook 6 Animation Software Review – The Best Traditional Animation Software?

Digicel first developed its flagship FlipBook animation software back in the 90s, and it has been a staple tool for professional and hobby animators since then, becoming one of the best and most popular 2d animation programs on the market. Over the years Digicel has stuck to the principle that their FlipBook software should be […]

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Toon Boom Studio 8 Review – Is This The Best 2D Animation Program Out There?

EDITORIAL NOTE: As of October 16th 2015 Toon Boom will be discontinuing their Toon Boom Studio software, and replacing it with their flagship Harmony program. We recommend their Harmony Essentials version. To find out more, read our in-depth review of Harmony 12 here Over the last decade Toon Boom has become arguably the leading 2d […]

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Flip Boom Cartoon Review – Your Child’s First Animation Software

  Designed specifically for young children (ages 6-12), Flip Boom Cartoon (formerly known as Flip Boom Classic) is Toon Boom’s answer to all those parents that would like their children to make cartoons but are worried about the learning curve of more complicated software programs. As soon as you open the software you find a […]

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