What is the best computer for animation?
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G5 Mac with 8GB RAM and a 30 in. Cinema Screen.
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well, it all depends on what do u intend to use ur computer for. \n For example, u are more into games, then you should have the macromedia faslh, java virtual machine, the latest direct X, (i think it is v10).\nthen if u are interested in tinkering with images, then i would recommened photoshop.\n With videos/audio, u must have real player, window mediakl player 10, then winamp. If you could get ur hands on adobe premiere, some video editing software, and of course dont forget about all the latest codecs with xivd and divx and all that stuff.  U migth certainly want a divx and an AVI player (coz most players that comes with the comupter dont have the avi (another hi fi expression for highly compressed and high clarity videos) viewing option).\n\n IF u are into sound editing and all that stuff, u must certainly have Sound Forge and Virtual DJ.\n\n If u are interested in Web site designing u would need Dreamweaver.\n\n If u are in to architecture then certainly u would want Autocad 2006 or more and Sony 3d MAx.\n\n If u are in to animation then Maya software is good enough.\n\nThen certainly u would need Winzip or Winrar for compressing and decompressin data,\n\nHey, dont forget abt the microsoft office 2003 or latest.\n\nmy advice is to take the whole of the adobe family (adobe actrobat, reader, photoshop, premier,pagemaker, and illustrator).\n\nI know all these would seem junk to u but these are what i have stuffed up my computer with..\n\nWell, see what u need and use wisely.\n\nopps i 4got, u need a burning software, and that would be Nero 7. something the latest stuff works like a dream.
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Yes but it won't be of very good quality, if you want to do animation you should use a program designed for it.  In college we used 3D studio MAX, but that was a few years ago.
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usually all graphic designers use MACs made by apple.  the macs now have intel chips in them so that should really be the best for graphic designers.  your also going to want a decent video card with 3D and at least a 80gig hard drive.  you are also going to need lots of ram i would say at least 1gig of ram or more.
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Give this site a try:\n\nhttp://www.diamond-webdesigns.com/webmastercentral/animationstation.htm
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Processor: AMD x2 4800+ OR AMD fx-60 OR Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition (or something else)\n\nMotherboard: something that can hold a lot of ram, and support high end graphic cards\n\nIf your gonna use this computer to graphic applications, i would go with a quad Nvidia 7800 GTX. They are so good with crisp images and high refresh rates.
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You will get opinions from everywhere. \n\nI think that Dreamweaver would be the best.  You might add some FLASH, using FireWorx later.  \n\nHave fun learning.
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Animator vs. Animation was created in Macromedia Flash or an equivalent.  I imagine there was no special software involved; all you need is a paint program and a few screenshots of your computer, which you can take by pressing the "print screen" key.
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Macs are better for art, media and creative projects.  They also aren't subject to the many viruses that PCs have to deal with.\n\nPCs are less expensive and have a wider variety of software to choose from.
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The best one is undoubtedly The Gimp. It's almost professional-quality.\nhttp://www.gimp.org
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It should be OK, just not lightning fast so be patient.\n\nVideo is very memory hungry so if you can, upgrade the following:\n\nPentium 4 processor, not 2.\nGeForce card up to 512 or higher.\n\nEverything else looks OK unless you're thinking of taking Spielberg on.\n\nYep, Adobe premiere also, can be found LEGALLY here CHEAP:\nhttp://l.oemsverhu.net/
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use Maya or flash there the better animation software around
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Use SWiSH Max, Macromedia Fireworks\n\nUlead Cool 3D can be used for animated text.
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For the ultimate video editing/content creation I would suggest you get a Intel  Xeon  Processor 2.8Ghz to 3.2Ghz\nfeaturing 2x2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB Dual-Core, with six DIMM slots support 512MB to to 16GB of dual-channel, ECC, registered DDR2 400MHz SDRAM memory. As for Video card a NVIDIA  Quadro  FX 4500 (PCIe x16 card, 512MB). Of course a decent sound card, firewire/usb, dvd-rw and misc components. This would be a very professional setup. If you are on a tight budget, you could get a top of the line AMD processor with plenty of RAM and a decent mid range video card.
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it really dpeends on what your looking for.\nwindows is the best for gaming, and programs like microsoft word.\nMac is great for creating movies, with the free Imovie maker with it.\nLinux is probably the worst of them, theyr a small, pathetic company that thinks they can compete with the big boys!\nhave fun!
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Depending on your current level of experience, an excellent and free piece of software, www.blender3d.org for 3-D modeling and animating.  Otherwise you will find that "the best" software also translates to the "most expensive," often starting at about $1500 USD.\n\nI have concluded by the way your question was phrased that you have no experience in this field.  Thus you might try Blender3D and its free plug-ins and documentation to start.  It won't be easy to learn, generally speaking, but it's very much like other 3-D modeling and animation products but doesn't carry the phat price tag.
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Buy the most powerful model you can afford.  Screen width is not as important as processor type and speed, and ram.