Megan Friesth

Trying to figure out which animation software to learn? The answer depends on what you actually want to create—not which program is "best."

In this video, I break down how to choose the right animation software based on three key questions.

What you'll learn in this video:

💡 The difference between hand-drawn animation, motion graphics, and 3D animation

💡 Which software is best for each animation style

💡 Why After Effects is the industry standard for motion design

Software covered in this video: After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, Krita, TVPaint, Procreate Dreams, Blender, Cinema 4D, Maya, Unreal Engine, Figma, Rive, Lottie, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Whether you want to create YouTube animations, explainer videos, logo animations, character animation, or 3D renders—this video will help you make the right choice for your goals.

✨ If motion graphics and After Effects sound like the right fit, my beginner course teaches you practical skills through real-world projects. No drawing skills required. Sign up to hear when the course is out.