How to make an animated film

What would you say are the absolute best software programs out there for creating an animated film?

And does anyone happen to know of a good website written in English that covers the ins and outs of animation production?

Thanks so much!

Depends on what style you're aiming for... 3D, 2D, glass etching, oil on glass... or something else entirely?

Maybe these docs will give you some ideas... take a look and see what sticks...🤷

RFP: Animated film production, pre-production phase
RFP: Animated film production, pencil sketches
RFP: Animated film production, workprints

Just finished up—that's how it goes. I’ve got a mountain of work over here... honestly, I'm starting to wonder if doing this all solo is even worth the hassle. You might want to check out those 10g prices when you're sitting at your computer... instead of just messing around with your mouse.

Kenneth Lee16 said:Just finished up—that's how it goes. I’ve got a mountain of work over here... honestly, I'm starting to wonder if doing this all solo is even worth the hassle. You might want to check out those 10g prices when you're sitting at your computer... instead of just messing around with your mouse.

Depends on their skill level and what they're actually aiming for. Are we talking a full-length feature (which I definitely wouldn't suggest) or just some short clips? Shorts are way more doable if someone actually knows their way around the software... or the basics of animation technique...

Honestly, once this "getting to know you" phase is over and they’ve actually finished a full feature, maybe then we can call them a pro—and sure, maybe they can move on to the next thing. But the real question is: what was the point of wasting an entire year if there’s zero ROI on that time?

I feel like we should be teaching kids from day one which paths are actually worth their time and which ones are just dead ends.

Anyway, does anyone have a ballpark figure on what an American animation studio would charge for a 100-minute film? Any idea?

Kenneth Lee16 said:Honestly, once this "getting to know you" phase is over and they’ve actually finished a full feature, maybe then we can call them a pro—and sure, maybe they can move on to the next thing. But the real question is: what was the point of wasting an entire year if there’s zero ROI on that time?

I feel like we should be teaching kids from day one which paths are actually worth their time and which ones are just dead ends.

Anyway, does anyone have a ballpark figure on what an American animation studio would charge for a 100-minute film? Any idea?

You guys and your obsession with money... all you ever talk about is how to make a quick buck. Some things just aren't done for the paycheck; they're done because you love it, pure and simple.

If you want easy cash, go dig ditches... or get into construction.👍😁

Besides, if someone already knows their way around the software—say, they've mastered something like 3ds Max—you don't need to jump straight into making a movie. You could knock out a short animation in no time at all.👍

So, imagine you’re using that old-school stop-motion technique—like making those claymation movies where you nudge an object slightly, snap a photo, and repeat until you hit 24 frames per second, then speed it all up. Let's say I take those 24 shots with a digital camera, maybe downsize the resolution in Photoshop first to get everything just right... is there actually a specific program out there that handles that kind of sequence assembly?