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It’s not just word processing and communication that a PC is useful for. You can even express your creative side and use your machine to create animiations. Before you invest in expensive software, check out these free downloads that’ll help you become the next Nick Park.
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Blender 2.58 (32-bit)
Blender is a powerful, professional, and free open source 3D graphics tool that can be used to produce everything from single 2D stills, to full 3D movies in broadcast and cinema quality, and even interactive 3D content for stand-alone playback.
See the full story here: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/features/software/3290795/five-of-the-best-animation-tools/