Synfig Studio
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Free open-source 2D animation software that eliminates frame-by-frame work via vector tweening, bone systems, and advanced layer compositing.
Pros
- +Industrial-strength professional animation tool at no cost
- +GPL v3 licensed with complete freedom to use and modify
Cons
- -Steeper learning curve for animation beginners
- -Complex scenes require capable hardware (dual-core CPU, 2GB+ RAM)
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