Cheap Animation Software?

[Will S.]

Is there any cheap (IE: Under $300) animation software? Is it easy to use? Designed with newbs in mind? ECT? Just wondering. My job (Mowing lawns) is no longer supporting me, so I don't have the same income as I used to. So, how 'bout it?

[Greg David]

Ah, my mistake, it's Flip Boom, not Flipbook. It's $39.99, but Toon Boom Studio Express is $99.99 with the option of upgrading to Studio at a later date.

Both are Mac/PC compatible, available from www.toonboom.com.

Man, I should get commission for this...

[Mig]

CTP Flash if you want to go vector. ToonBoom Studio is not interesting unless you want to use a tablet (and Flash is better there except for the dope sheet and cameras)

[Richard Fox]

i use anime studio 5 -- the non pro version. It cost 50 bucks
and is a really great program for animation.

[Brad Gake]

Ebay! If you want to stay legit. I had to wait through a few auctions but I just got flash 8 for $100.