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[dcsun]

As you've probably discovered, there are a wide range of graphics programs available for almost any type of project.  Perhaps you could narrow it down a bit by listing a few that you've been looking at.  Also, many programs have a free shareware or demo version that you can use for a period of time or with limited features, and then pay for the full version if you like it.  I use Adobe PhotoShop, but I run a web design company, and it may be way out of your price range.  JASC PaintShop Pro seems to be a popular choice for people looking for a slightly less powerful (and much less expensive) option, but I've never used it so I really can't give you my opinion of it.





David



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 David W. Cook

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 DCSun Internet Technologies

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[poast78]

Hi.  Thanks for the reply.  I own photoshop 6 but it is way to complex for me to figure out anything other than simple image editing.  I bought it to help costomers design album covers, but had no idea what I was getting into .  I want something for easy 2d animation.  I'd like to create a short comical flick about a guy spending tons of time trying to put out his last cigarette to be finished later, and at the end accidentaly dropping the whole thing down a drain or something.  I'll put some 30's fast jazz to the background.  It sounds funnier in my head.  Thanks.



 

[dcsun]

There are many PhotoShop tutorials on the net that you may want to take a look at to help you get more familiar with it.  I would have to agree, though, that it's probably not the greatest choice for animation.  This may sound strange, but you may want to look into Flash instead of a graphics program.  It's much more geared to animation than a collection of gifs, and will result in a format that's much easier to distribute.





David



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 David W. Cook

 Chairman & C.E.O.

 DCSun Internet Technologies

 http://www.dcsun.com" target="_blank">http://www.dcsun.com

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[poast78]

Hello.  I am looking for a good freeware application for creating 2d illustrations for some video ideas I have.  I know I should fork over some cash to get a real program but, I'm not really looking to make this a profession (audio production is what I do for a living, of course it's a rough one and I barely pay the rent).  I need something easy to learn with some fairly good options.  I've checked numerous sites but sinse I'm on a 56k I was hoping to get some good recomendations before downloading.  Thank you.