Basically I'll be creating some sets / backgrounds and some basic animations for a play / dance recital for the school I work for. If possible I need to be able to create the following: a) Animated spider webs that shoot from a point, land, and then spell various words. b) Animated backdrops. While still pictures are doable I would prefer if the pictures (ie: a field) were dynamic. This means the grass slowly moving, a windmill turning, a sun slowly rising, etc. Basically I'm looking for advice as to how to create these things and what programs would be suitable. Free-programs would be preferable but I know that isn't always possible. As always, constructive criticism / advice only please, no trolling or hijacking. Your advice is greatly appreciated.
I have the following: - Adobe Photoshop CS5 - Adobe Web Premium CS5 (which includes Adobe Flash Builder) - Paint Shop Pro 7 with Animation Shop 3 - Adobe Premier - Windows Movie Maker - Stop Motion Pro v6.5 - Microsoft Office Suite Why do I specifically need a Tablet PC for this? Also, I appreciate the advice, but are you able to be more specific? Or are you able to point towards online FAQ/Guides which answer what I'm looking for? Please note I have attempted to search for these guides myself also.
Drawings of spiderwebs are by nature, "line" drawings. In creating line drawings, a tablet pc is the best tool for drawing directly into Photoshop using the stylus.