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Tool for creation of simple character animations

Last post 9/21/2009 9:54 PM by RickyWh. 3 replies.
  • 9/15/2009 6:31 PM

    Tool for creation of simple character animations

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    Hello...

    I've got this game idea in mind, and i want some tool that allows for quick and dirty creation of simple character animations for prototyping in game.

    Can anyone recommend any tool that's also free or reasonably cheap?


    Thanks!
  • 9/15/2009 10:22 PM In reply to

    Re: Tool for creation of simple character animations

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    Depends what you are looking for 2D or 3D. For 3D I would look at Blender 3D or the Softimage ModTool, and for 2D have a look at toonboom.
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  • 9/19/2009 5:23 AM In reply to

    Re: Tool for creation of simple character animations

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    If you are looking for a 2d animation software, take a look at Pencil, works in Linux, Windows and Mac. For 3d, obviously, Blender.
    My game: Elite Trivia
  • 9/21/2009 9:54 PM In reply to

    Re: Tool for creation of simple character animations

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    How to create 2d animations and put them into a spritesheet so that you can use in your XNA game

    If your doing 2d animation, check out Toon Boom Animation Pro (PLE).  PLE is personal learning edition(free trial).  Use it to create your animations and then you can export your animation as images using Export --> "OpenGL Frames" option.  Once exported, you'll probably want to use GlueIt to stitch the images up into a spritesheet and your spritesheet will be ready to use.


    ricky
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