3D Animation Software

Software: 3D Studio Max 7.0

Publisher: Discreet
License: Free Trial
Comments: Version 7.0 of the award-winning 3D modeling and animation software package. Also comes with trials of Character Studio and Mental Ray.

Software: Cyberdelia (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!)
Publisher: Askoh.com
License: Free
Comments: 3D Animation with support for exporting into Macromedia Shockwave.

Software: FreeCAD 8.0
Publisher: Askoh.com
License: Free
Comments: Bit of a beginner's 3D CAD and simulation program.

Software: Gmax
Publisher: Discreet
License: Free
Comments: Oh, man. It's every gamer's dream: a free 3D program that lets you make your own modifications, customizations, and models for Gmax-ready video games. Based on 3D Studio Max.

Software: Maya 6.5
Publisher: Alias WaveFront
License: Free Trial
Comments: The latest version of an industry leader in 3D modeling and animation.

2D Animation Software

Software: Adobe AfterEffects

Publisher: Adobe
License: Free Trial
Comments: Motion graphics and visual effects for film and media.

Software: Animator-9 3.6
Publisher: Key Technology
License: Free
Comments: Make animated GIFs from your digital camera.

Software: Animator-DV (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!)
Publisher: AnimatorHD
License: Free Trial
Comments: Stop-motion animation on your computer.

Software: Anime Studio Pro 5 (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!)
Publisher: MySmithMicro
License: Free Trial
Comments: Studio-style animation program.

Software: AniS 1.0
Publisher: Tom Whittaker
License: Free
Comments: Simple image manipulation for the web.

Software: Beneton Movie GIF (Read a Review from Animation@About.com!)
Publisher: Beneton Software
License: Free
Comments: Basic GIF animation software.