AnimationMaker

What AnimationMaker is

AnimationMaker is a free Linux application for creating animated presentations, including videos intended for YouTube or Vimeo and pitch videos for crowdfunding campaigns. It can export a presentation as a movie, an animated GIF, an XML file, or an HTML animation. Movie output supports formats handled by FFmpeg, including MPG, MP4, and AVI. HTML animations use SVG and GSAP, and an exported SVG can be placed inside an HTML page. The maker offers its latest Linux release at no charge. The repository says the latest release provides DEB and RPM installers; release 1.9.2 lists Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Fedora 34 packages. People building from source can follow Qt-based command-line instructions for Debian or Ubuntu. The listed capabilities include motion graphics, custom asset upload, and video export. AnimationMaker’s maker says the project idea came from Adobe Edge, which is no longer available. Feature requests can be sent to [email protected]. The contact section names Olaf Japp and gives a Berlin, Germany mailing address. The listed plan is Free, covering the latest Linux release and exports to movie, animated GIF, XML, or HTML animation.

Who it suits

AnimationMaker suits Linux users who need to create animated presentation videos for YouTube, Vimeo, or crowdfunding pitches. Its range of export formats also fits people who want to deliver a movie, GIF, XML file, or web animation.

Getting started

1. Visit https://artanidos.github.io/AnimationMaker/.
2. Download the latest Linux release.
3. Install using the available DEB or RPM package.
4. Create an animated presentation for a video or pitch.
5. Export it as a movie, animated GIF, XML file, or HTML animation.

Verdict

Pick AnimationMaker if you use Linux and want a free tool for animated presentations with several export options. Look elsewhere if you need a platform other than Linux.