game animation

markjohnsonmarkjohnson Member Posts: 64
edited November -1 in Working with GS (Mac)
anyone know of a good free graphics program to make some animated game characters.Thanks for the help

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  • ChaserChaser Member Posts: 1,453
    Check mac update!
  • QuinnZoneStudiosQuinnZoneStudios Member Posts: 452
    2D or 3D Mark?
  • markjohnsonmarkjohnson Member Posts: 64
    I'd like to do use 3d but i know with gamesalad ill more than likely have to fake it in 2d
  • QuinnZoneStudiosQuinnZoneStudios Member Posts: 452
    I like what our associate did with his Pooper Scooper game. Pre rendered 3D animations and exported them as .png frames. Essentially giving the 3D look but using the 2D GS coding.

    If you want to go the 3D route, well Blender is free but I understand has a considerable learning curve.

    I've used Cheetah3D for modeling/rigging and animating at $149. http://www.cheetah3d.com/

    Also you might get more out of 3D Coat at $285. http://www.3d-coat.com/

    Not free but they sure beat the thousands of dollars the mainstream 3D programs cost.

    Hope that helps and good luck with it. I look forward to seeing what you end up with.

    Mike
  • markjohnsonmarkjohnson Member Posts: 64
    Thanks for the sites i will check them out,Also that is a good idea to use pre rendered backgrounds it will give it the 3d look although not true 3d
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