2D ANIMATION

2D computer graphics is the computer based generation of digital images—mostly from two-dimensional models (such as 2D Geometrical models, text, and digital images) and by techniques specific to them.
2D computer graphics are mainly used in applications that were originally developed upon traditional  printing and drawing technologies, such as typography, cartography,technical drawing, advertising etc. In those applications, the two-dimensional image is not just a representation of a real-world object, but an independent artifact with added semantic value

2D ANIMATION SOFTWARES USED

1.Anime Studio

Anime Studio is the winner when it comes to 2D animation software. Pretty much all the features are just spot on for creating 2D animations. What sets it apart from other software is its ability to produce quality animations, its amazing speed and it comes with a number of free plug-ins. Adding shadows and shading to characters is as easy as a couple of mouse clicks. The Pro version of Anime Studio is even more scintillating and comes with a host of features for the professional animator. 

2. Flash

When it comes to usage, Toon Boom is the most widely used 2D animation software in the professional industry. If you are looking for a software to help you make professional animations, then Toon Boom is probably the best. It comes with a lot of features and produces amazing graphics. The drawing tools are also spectacular. The finished product is also amazing. However, it takes quite some time to get used to the fluid interface. It is also quite expensive but if you don’t mind the price, it is a great tool for creating 2D animations.

3.CreaToon 

 If you are looking for free 2D animation software, then CreaToon is one of the best you will lay your hands on. It’s a good program especially for training purposes and learning translation tools and key framing. However, the final animation does not come with sound so you have to import sound form somewhere else. It can also vector art but poorly and has a limited number of export formats available. You can’t also sync the voices and lips and it also has a slow render time. Lastly, it is only compatible with Windows. However, since it’s a freeware, you can’t have many complaints about it and even with its flaws, it’s still one of the best free 2D animation software out there

3. Toon Boom

When it comes to usage, Toon Boom is the most widely used 2D animation software in the professional industry. If you are looking for a software to help you make professional animations, then Toon Boom is probably the best. It comes with a lot of features and produces amazing graphics. The drawing tools are also spectacular. The finished product is also amazing. However, it takes quite some time to get used to the fluid interface. It is also quite expensive but if you don’t mind the price, it is a great tool for creating 2D animations.