Tools & Software

Ready to level up your creative toolkit? Our Tools & Software section gives you the insider’s view on beginner-friendly apps, tablets, and programs that make animation fun instead of frustrating. Whether you’re drawing on an iPad or animating on a budget laptop, you’ll find tips, reviews, and tutorials to help you get the most out of your gear—without wasting time or money.

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Maya for Beginners: What You Need to Get Hired

Maya is the industry standard for 3D animation. Here are the core skills beginners need to learn—and how to start building a portfolio that gets you hired.

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Affordable Tablets for Beginners: What to Buy (and What to Skip)

If you’re new to animation or drawing, finding the right tablet can be tricky. This guide breaks down what to buy, what to avoid,…

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Why Onion Skinning Is a Game-Changer (and Which Apps Make It Easy)

Discover why onion skinning is one of the most helpful tools in beginner animation—and explore 5 apps that make it simple and powerful.

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5 Free Animation Tools Every Beginner Animator Should Try

Want to start animating without expensive software? In this post, we break down 5 free tools every beginner should try—no subscriptions, no pressure, just…

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Getting to Know Krita: A Free Tool That’s Powerful Enough for Animation

If you’ve ever felt like animation tools were locked behind a paywall or buried in complexity, Krita might just feel […]

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Getting Started with FlipaClip: The Mobile App That Makes Animation Fun (and Surprisingly Powerful)

If traditional animation software feels like a spaceship cockpit, then FlipaClip is your paper sketchpad with superpowers. It’s playful, portable, […]