The Best Animation Tools, from CrazyTalk and Toon Boom to Free Web Apps

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Main Authors:	Stern, Jennifer, Valenza, Joyce Kasman
Format:	Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:	en
Published:	2011
Subjects:	Computer Software Programming Animation Cartoons Computer Uses in Education
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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