Can't afford the latest software and computer animation classes? Well, here are a few inexpensive options to start dabbling in the world of computer animation.  Let's say you want to begin dabbling in computer animation, but do not have the dough to dish out for animation software classes or computer programs like Maya. There are countless animation software options available for little or no cash. Warning, though, computer animation is a vicious beast requiring some patience and a lot of taming. Even easier computer software programs can lead to hours of frustration because of buggy-ness or computer error. You can check out a variety of free animation software options at About.com HERE. posted by animator Adrien-Luc Sanders . Bryce is inexpensive and inexpensive animation software program and is excellent for creating landscapes and simplified animation objects. One of the benefits of Bryce is its compatibility with the DAZ Studio software. DAZ is free animation so...

Let's say you want to begin dabbling in computer animation, but do not have the dough to dish out for classes or programs like Maya, there are countless options available for little or no cash. Warning, though, computer animation is a vicious beast requiring some patience and a lot of taming. Even easier programs can lead to hours of frustration because of buggy-ness or computer error. You can check out a variety of free software options at About.com HERE.  posted by animator Adrien-Luc Sanders . The image above, part of World Order #5 , a piece for percussion ensemble, video, and tape to scheduled for performance November 5th at KSU, was made in Bryce . Bryce is inexpensive and is excellent for creating landscapes and simplified objects. One of the benefits of Bryce is its compatibility with the DAZ Studio software. DAZ is free to download. It is a basic animation program with some control over your characters' movement, facial expressions, etc. You can opt to purchase object...