Thank you warunicorn
I think I'll take this one app at a time to avoid getting overwhelmed, especially around finances. I've been using jasc psp9 for over 8 years now; finally having the courage to move beyond the familiar into something more creatively expressive. Photoshop has the animation tool that was lacking in psp9 and of course working with details, accents and stuff in animation shop virtually impossible without having to work several apps at a time, lol whew, finally something a lot more lightweight while still containing the depth I crave
I do have a question though, should I want to check out artrage sometime.... does artrage have the animation tool like photoshop?
Thanks again for your help. I am open to more answers/suggestions if anyone has them; I really appreciate your taking the time to assist
Blessings....