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The 5 Types of Animation

1. 3D computer animation
2. Traditional animation
3. 2D Vector-based animation
4. Stop motion
5. Motion graphics

1. 3D Animation (CGI, Computer Animation)

 Autodesk Maya, Price: $195/Month | Free for students
 Blender, Price: Free
 Cinema 4D, Price: $59.99/Month

2. Traditional Animation (2D, Cel, Hand Drawn)

 Toon Boom Harmony, Price: $24/Month
 TVPaint, Price: €500 (€250 for students)

3. 2D Animation (Vector-based)
 Toon Boom Harmony, Price: $24/Month
 Adobe Animate CC, Price: $20.99/Month
 Adobe After Effects, Price: $20.99/Month
 Adobe Character Animator, Price: Unfortunately Character Animator is not available individually
and can only be purchased as part of Adobe’s All Apps plan.

4. Stop Motion Animation (Claymation, Cut-Outs)

Types of stop-motion animation : Claymation, Puppets, Action Figures / Lego, Cut-out, Silhouette,
Pixelation

 Dragonframe, Price: $295

 Stop Motion Studio, Price: $4.99 (iOs/Android) | $9.99 (Mac/Windows)

5. Motion Graphics (Typography, Animated Logos)

 Adobe After Effects, Price: $20.99/Month
 Cinema 4D, Price: $59.99/Month