28 years old? Like I said, young (I have tennis shoes older than that).
My 3D software was a *little* more high end than that (costing more than most desktop computers) but the real expense was some of the plugins (like facial recognition software that allowed you to control your animations with your own face or videos of others).
But AS? It is an AMAZINGLY cool creative outlet. Most fun I've had in decades. I can't imagine not having it.
ps just wanted to say a thanks to everyone who has responded. so much help here and i want you all to know your efforts are planting seeds for something really good here. I have all the tools (and humbly, skills/talent) to start a very small personal production studio! alright!
okay... all set up. i think i am going to decide to learn how to draw in Anime Studio ... been thinking what you all have been saying and even though i love xara so much , i will use it simply for illustrations, along with artrage. i will use the vectors for mouth/eye switching. seems like the best bet here. i wish vectors were just like in xara, but thats ok. ill bite the bullet, it will pay off hopefully
RonC
Anime Studio, Xara Xtreme 4, Magix Movie Edit Pro 11, Papagayo, Ableton Live 8, Artrage Deluxe