Synfig Studio
0.64.3 Beta
Software information
License:
Freeware (Free)
Updated:
13 Mar 2015
Publisher:
Synfig Studio Development Team
Website:
http://synfig.org
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Size: 326.68 MB
Downloads: 9989
Platform: Mac OS X
If you wish to create high-quality animations, Synfig Studio can help you. The software provides you with industry-standard vector and bitmap drawing tools, as well as other powerful features. Though it won't do your work for you, the application will definitely reduce your working time and expenses. What's more, Synfig Studio is cross platform and it is offered as a free and open source application.
Synfig Studio comes with a modular user interface, with well organized and easy to understand controls. It consists of a main editing area, where you can make your animations, a navigator for the editing space, a tool pane, layer selection pane, an information pane and more, located on separate windows, which you can spread and arrange on your screen however you want.
You can draw freely, insert shapes or import other graphical elements from your local folder. Unlike other animation software, Synfig Studio doesn't force you to animate your objects frame by frame. You can enable an animation mode and select different frames in the lower region of the editing area.
Spatial and temporal resolution independence are other features you can expect from Synfig Studio. Because most items are vector-based, they won't be pixelated even if you change the resolution for the entire project. Furthermore, the software interpolates animation keyframes automatically, which can result in smoother animations.
Pros
Synfig Studio can help you create smooth animations faster and easier. It comes with a wide range of useful features. Its modular user interface can be arranged on the screen in any way you want.
Cons
It may take some time to learn the controls, especially for inexperienced users. While using Synfig Studio, you can expect nothing less than high quality and smooth animations.
Synfig Studio
0.64.3 Beta
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Synfig Studio Editor’s Review Rating
Synfig Studio has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 13 Mar 2015. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated Synfig Studio 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential