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How do I create 2d/3d animations for a mobile app I want to make? Are there free software tools I can use to draw my own animations? How do I import the animations/graphics into my mobile app?

I am creating a mobile app for IOS. I have someone that will be handling the coding but I am responsible for sending him the 3d/2d animations and sounds that are supposed to be in my app. I do not know where to start. I heard that for andriod apps, a software called open graphics library is used? Any help you be highly appreciated.

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Wow! There is a lot of work you're going to need to do, if you're asking this question. So, the first thing you need to do, is nail down what you're going to have to create for your app. Make a big list. Be thorough. You could break each animation up into a separate list for 2d/3d animation. There are plenty of free software packages out there. And a lot of the industry standard software that professionals use can be obtained for free by students. Google is your friend.


You're going to need to learn to use the software, as well. Once again, lots of work on your plate. Start by visiting the tutorial section of the software that you choose to download. Do the tutorials. Do them as many times as it takes for you to start to grasp the concepts.


As far as getting them into your mobile app, your best bet is to work together with your coder. Hopefully he/she can spare a little time to help you understand the process. Once again, find someone who can teach you or watch tutorials.


Some good free software to get you started:
Unity game engine - this is a very powerful game engine with a ton of tutorials out there to help you get started.
https://unity3d.com/


Blender- this is an open source 3d modeling/animation program.
https://www.blender.org/


Autodesk - Their entire library of products is free for student use. 3d Studio Max, Maya and many more are industry standard software packages that can enable you to create just about anything your mind can come up with.
http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all


Gimp - GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. You can draw you 2d art here, and export for animation in other programs, like Unity for example.
https://www.gimp.org/about/


Good luck and don't be intimidated.

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