Using what I've got

[MrArmadillo]

I have been involved with film-making for a number of years now, and I'm starting to dabble in animation. (my interests in animation pre-date my film career, and I'm versed in the basics via The Animator's Survival Kit.) My question is this: I have the Adobe Production Bundle, which includes Premiere, After Effects, Image Ready, etc... how can i use one or a combination of these software to create polished animation? I'm looking for .avi output to full screen NTSC.

Tips appreciated!!

[Peachpitt]

You have Premiere and After Effects so that covers nonlinear editing and compositing. You will need a sound editing application to do your sound recording and effects work and you will need a drawing application to create your images. You probably have Illustrator in that bundle so that plus Photo Shop has you covered. That's all you need. As a low cost addition you might consider buying Toon Boom Studio which is a great animation production aid in conjunction with the products that you already have.