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November 25, 2017
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  • November 25, 2017
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I like many kids, love animation, love making it, but i can't afford 20 dollars a month. It's very bias to say "make it" on your ads, and expect little kids like me, to come up with a monthly subscription. Animation was gonna be one of my dream jobs, and when that was taken away from me, i  was depressed - i am depressed, my heart is broken. Yeah, i will probably be able to afford it in the future, but that's a different place, and i need practice. 20 dollars a month comes out to 240 dollars a year, and while you MAY be able to make money off of it, there are (and i could be wrong) 1 billion people on the internet. imagine trying to find one exact piece. You would need to pay a lot to get it to be noticed. 240 dollars a year is like asking for a cheap hotel. Animate does not provide you shelter, it does not feed you, nor does it give you water. Once again, this was going to be a career for me, but i can't afford a career that's 20 dollars or more a month. Sure there are free alternatives, but i love animate, and my trial, my 7 day trial made me feel right at home.

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    Ussnorway7605025
    Ussnorway7605025
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    November 29, 2017

    can i point something out to you; animation =

    • web animation
    • banners i.e, google adds and billboards
    • game... as in your character and other npc
    • movie, includes every thing from Barbie and the white horse to terminator

    they are different styles and use different software but my point is all have their own rules that don't apply when you step outside their industry so be clear about which one you want to learn at school

    Myra Ferguson
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    Myra FergusonCommunity Expert
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    November 28, 2017

    Don't give up on your dream. Get resourceful! The educational discount is a great way to go, but you can also try to win software. There's an online Adobe event tonight where they are giving out a 12-month Creative Cloud subscription. You'll probably need a parent to register for you (I'm guessing the winner will need to be over 18 to win). Here's the link to register Home - Creative Cloud Events This one is for After Effects, which might also interest you. Check out other Adobe events (Home - Creative Cloud Events ), too, because they often give out a 12-month CC prize. Also check if there is an Adobe User Group near you (Adobe User Group directory). User groups get to raffle software every six months.

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    dinoanimatorAuthor
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    November 28, 2017

    thanks!

    Brad Lawryk
    Brad Lawryk
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    November 28, 2017

    Hope you turn 13 soon ..... you are actually breaking the terms and conditions of Deviantart if you are indeed only 12.

    Terms of Service | DeviantArt

    13. Registration

    To register as a member of the Service or purchase products, you must be 13 years ......

    Not that I care. I say all the best to you. This just shows you have plenty of time to learn. Learn as much as you can with what you have available. ;-)

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    dinoanimatorAuthor
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    November 28, 2017

    surrrreeeeee....  silvrsky's DeviantArt gallery

      Brad Lawryk
      Brad Lawryk
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      November 28, 2017

      Also keep in mind that if you are still in school (which I assume you are if you say you are a kid), Adobe has a very good Education rate for students and teachers.

      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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      November 28, 2017

      If $20/month is a hardship, the student rate won't help much.

      I think learning to draw in Inkscape and code animations manually will be the best possible education at this point.

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      Chuck Uebele
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      Chuck UebeleCommunity Expert
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      November 27, 2017

      I would do what pziecina suggested and learn to code this stuff. You're not going to get rich posting on youtube, but learning to code can get you decent work.

      pziecina
      pziecina
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      November 27, 2017

      I'm going to burst the bubble surrounding the use of programs like Adobe Animate for you.

      You do not not require them.

      All programs like Animate do for you is provide a visual interface for using the html5 canvas element. You could create your animations using just a free code editor, such as Adobe Brackets, or Microsofts visual studio code. Then show your animation in a browser, (you could even create webGL 3d animations this way).

      All you need to do is learn javascript.

      You could even do 70% of the animations i have seen using nothing but html and css animations, (a combination of transforms, transitions and keyframes).

      So the completely free alternative is a free code editor, and learning to use html, css and javascript, (for programming the canvas element).

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      dinoanimatorAuthor
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      December 13, 2017

      Thanks, i am going to learn javascript more. I have thought out what my animation software will look like, and i think it will turn out really well.

      Ussnorway7605025
      Ussnorway7605025
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      December 13, 2017

      dinoanimator  wrote

      Thanks, i am going to learn javascript more.

      you will need a basic HTML understanding before you move into javascript so doen't skip the first lessons... even if they are boring

      Nancy OShea
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      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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      November 27, 2017

      dinoanimator  wrote

      I like many kids...

      I like many kids, too.  I think what you're trying to say is you LIKE Animation.  But you DON'T LIKE to pay for software.   Have you tried any of the open source products?

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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        dinoanimatorAuthor
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        November 27, 2017

        Sorry i meant, I, like many kids not i like them. (If that's even correct

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        dinoanimatorAuthor
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        November 27, 2017

        Also, i willing to pay for software, but not a monthly subscription one. I feel we should get the choice between a 20 dollars monthly subscription, and something like a 600 dollar (or however much they charge) permanent license. Think of it like this, anything could happen, a medical emergency, a storm that tears down your house, and you lose all your data, you can't pay.

        Plus, monthly subscriptions are INFINITELY long - they never end (unless you stop using the software), but a static cost will end, and a monthly subscription, can come out to thousands, tens of thousands of dollars. I for one would rather pay how ever much is there permanent. (and i do get that they are making more money off of this, but i feel as a customer, we should get the choice to choose on which pricing we want to buy). i think it's about making the customer happy, and getting money.

          jane-e
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          jane-eCommunity Expert
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          November 27, 2017

          dinoanimator  wrote

          Animation was gonna be one of my dream jobs, and when that was taken away from me, i  was depressed - i am depressed, my heart is broken.

          I'm sorry to hear that you have given up on your dream job because you can't or are unwilling to find extra jobs or give up something else to save money to make this work for you. In the end, that is your choice, of course.

          It's nice to hear that you enjoyed the free week. How long do you think it would take to start making money off your investment so that it begins to pay for itself?

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          dinoanimatorAuthor
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          November 27, 2017

          jane-e  wrote

          dinoanimator   wrote

          Animation was gonna be one of my dream jobs, and when that was taken away from me, i  was depressed - i am depressed, my heart is broken.

          I'm sorry to hear that you have given up on your dream job because you can't or are unwilling to find extra jobs or give up something else to save money to make this work for you. In the end, that is your choice, of course.

          It's nice to hear that you enjoyed the free week. How long do you think it would take to start making money off your investment so that it begins to pay for itself?

          It depends, i want to upload on youtube, but there is already so much animations up on there, i think it would take a long time

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          dinoanimatorAuthor
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          November 27, 2017

          Sorry, i did upload on youtube

          pziecina
          pziecina
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          November 26, 2017

          If you wished to become an engineer, would you expect someone to supply all the tools required for nothing just because you are learning?

          The reality of life is that no company can afford to give their products away for free, and if they did that cost would have to be recuperated from those who do pay for the products. I have no intention of paying for your 'tools'.

          You could tell your parents/carers/elders, that you wish them to buy you the product as a present, instead of holidays or other 'treats'.

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          dinoanimatorAuthor
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          November 26, 2017

          What i am trying to say, is i would like to just pay once, then to keep paying. The cost of 20 dollars a month will pass however much the perpetual cost is, doesn't matter how long, its gonna pass it eventually. I come from a poor family, we don't have the money to pay 20 dollars a month. I do not expect all of the tools to be right there. All i am saying, is that i would prefer the option to choose between a perpetual license, and a monthly subscription. And besides, something might come up, medical bills that costs thousands of dollars, anything, and in that time, i would prefer to not have to pay to keep it.

          John T Smith
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          John T SmithCommunity Expert
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          November 26, 2017

          Some people have been saying that ever since Adobe switched from CS6 to Cloud subscriptions

          It hasn't  happened yet, and I don't think it will ever happen

          So your choice is Adobe programs for a monthly fee, or a program that does the same work, from a different company

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