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I've played quite a few flash games in my life, and by now i know an awful lot about alot of things.
I've drawn on paper my whole life, and (if i may say so myself) I'd say I'm pretty skilled.
So recently i bought a Wacom from bamboo, and i got a few programs.
So now I'd like to know just WHICH program to use for e.g. making games & movies?
Maybe i could get a link to a good website where i can download whichever program i should get. Also I'd like to know if you know any videos showing how to get started. I watched a quite good one by Tom Fulp, and maybe there's a few more out there like it.
Anyhow, I'd like some help to get started.
I've used the program pencil before for a few silly animations but, as i presume you all know, this program lack in quite a few aspects.
Thanks for your help peeps, I really appreciate it.
/Max