Flash what!?

[Jeff777]

Okay so I'm making some stick figure cartoons (with sound bytes) that I intend to upload to Youtube. I'm wondering what're the best programs for something like this? Below, you'll see a video similar to the kind of movement complexity I'm talking about. and So my question is, what programs do I need to make those kind of animations in terms of the graphics, inserting sound bytes and being able to put it on youtube? Thanks. Edit: Please don't say garageband, I don't have a mac.

[Catbus]

Since I'm at school, I can't watch those videos. Though, what I can suggest from reading your post would be to look into Pivot for making stick-figure animations. Basic Pivot is free, and honestly is pretty decent if you put the time into making your final product look good. There's also Pivot Pro, though, which has more features but also costs a couple bucks (though, it doesn't necessarily have to).

[lordyM]

Spoiler for ...: Bam.

[ClouD]

Bam. Subtle execution, Kaden. Not really sure what you're asking Jeff, do you already have a program for animating? Either way, I'd suggest you consider Flash for the animation. As for making sounds, a bit of voice acting -- grunts and the like, can be the most fun part of it. Inserting sounds into flash is easy too, just a few clickums.

[Jeff777]

Since I'm at school, I can't watch those videos. Though, what I can suggest from reading your post would be to look into Pivot for making stick-figure animations. Basic Pivot is free, and honestly is pretty decent if you put the time into making your final product look good. There's also Pivot Pro, though, which has more features but also costs a couple bucks (though, it doesn't necessarily have to). Thanks Ben, I'll look into them. =) Subtle execution, Kaden. Not really sure what you're asking Jeff, do you already have a program for animating? Either way, I'd suggest you consider Flash for the animation. As for making sounds, a bit of voice acting -- grunts and the like, can be the most fun part of it. Inserting sounds into flash is easy too, just a few clickums. I don't have any programs whatsoever atm. I'm a complete n00b to these kinds of things which is why I asked. Flash will allow me to make the images that need to be animated as well? Or will I need some other kind of program to make the images and then throw it into flash? If so, what would you recommend?

[ClouD]

Flash can be used to create elements, and for animating those elements. If you're looking into creating very detailed elements, then I'd suggest Photoshop for that -- the programs work hand in hand with inbuilt functionality. Creating stick figures in flash is a better idea though as all the tools are for vector images, always clean lines and infinitely scalable. Really, all you need is flash to create, animate, add sounds and effects, and then publish to any number of formats that can be uploaded easily to YouTube or viewed on a media device or computer.

[Jeff777]

Fantastic. Last question, is Flash free? And what version do you recommend?

[SomeDreamer]

Fantastic. Last question, is Flash free? And what version do you recommend? Sorry to break it to you, but there's a high chance flash is one of the most expensive programs to turn to, hehe Adobe Flash. You can look up the product prices on adobes website ^^ But yes, if you really wanna get into animation you might aswell start off with flash. As you become better and better you'll slowly start to use some of the more advanced features, and there's a lot of them to help you produce quality stuff. Just to give you an idea of pricing: http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-65018738...1990790&sr=1-2 I actually don't know if there's more baisc cheaper versions. But be ready to throw in a few bucks

[Lëzen]

Sorry to break it to you, but there's a high chance flash is one of the most expensive programs to turn to, hehe Adobe Flash. You can look up the product prices on adobes website ^^ OR you can do the slightly more illegal cheaper thing, like I did... Yeah, I have no morals...

[The Cusp]

Give 3D Flash Animator a try. http://www.3dfa.com/

[lordyM]

OR you can do the slightly more illegal cheaper thing, like I did... Yeah, I have no morals... Lawless individuals

[Jeff777]

Well guys, looks like I'm the proud new owner of Adobe Flash CS4 Professional. Thanks!

[Jeff777]

I'm also the proud new owner of Photoshop.

[ClouD]

You must be rich! o:

[Jeff777]

You must be rich! o: Of course! Afterall, I've established hotels on boardwalk and park place.

[Maria92]

OR you can do the slightly more illegal cheaper thing, like I did... Yeah, I have no morals... Morality is overrated. I'm honestly kind of surprised people still pay for any software at all nowadays. And yeah, I've got a crapload of "downloads" I haven't even looked at yet.