free online instructional craps software

Perhaps is might be appropriate and even courtious to not use the term “crap” particularly considering these forums are hosted by the people who work very hard to produce a quallity product. OH, my bad, I just recieved an email saying that the folks at Toon Boom ARE CANADIANS – they must not understand the way that the rest of the world WORKS!!! The least they could do is put a markup on the software and package both software and manual together… I mean really! Who would want to BUY a manual if they are not sure if they even WANT the software? Are the people at Toon Boom total idiots or WHAT? My hard-earned bucks will be going to the individuals at bauhaus software. Toon Boom should really start to think about the way they do business – not supplying a manual with software of this nature is just plain ignorant. And lastly the customer service, although not as expedient as toon boom - they took a whole day to respond!!!, was none-the-less outstanding. If any cares to try it out – it can be found at and the software is entitled Mirage Studio v 1.5a. It does require a usb dongle (after the trial expires)… but a friend of mine says that this can be disabled, as he is using an earlier version of the same software… they also give educational discounts. It outshines toonboom without a doubt, it is much easier to use, understand and get started (although this may be due to the manual being supplied!). Well, not to worry, I located a much better animation software (it is a little more expensive) it comes with a manual in the trial version (30 day) which is a plus, the hardware requirements are about the same, it is also supplied with a getting started pdf which was, too, very nice. Thirdly, I think customer service is terrible, although they were very prompt in responding, because when I inquired about a manual they wanted me to purchase a $40 manual, even though I was not sure or whether or not the software would meet my needs. I found it difficult to use, understand and without a manual, impossible to truly try out to any degree, which was a disappointment in itself. Secondly, the software did not meet my needs or maybe the learning curve is just too steep (especially without a manual). Firstly, I still think the software is standing on editorial blurbs and brags from the company who markets it.

I recently posted with regards to toon booms policy of charging separately for program & manual… I did however try out the trial version, and several others as I was in the market for animation software.

Free online instructional craps software