This tool does do what it advertises, and it's FREE.

Pros: I usually use paint and some photo programs to draw 'tween frames for animated GIFs. However, I had a really complicated one that I felt only a morpher could handle, so I tried this program. Eventually, I got almost what I wanted - and I feel with a few more hours in the learning curve, I could get exactly what I want for an effect.

Cons: I did not give this 5 stars for one reason: The tutorial js hard to refer back to, and documentation is absolutely AWFUL. It took me several different attempts to learn how to relate one frame to the next, and I still am missing some sort of details in that regard. Morphing is NOT an intuitive process; there needs to be a better description of what is going on in the tutorial process as "how morphing works" and a full index of help topics, so you can figure out easier what you're doing wrong.

If you know nothing at all about morphing, you may be unable to figure out how this software works. If you do know a bit about it, watch the tutorial several times and prepare for a lot of trial and error. I suggest starting wtih something simple.

Posted: 09-Apr-2008 07:50:52 AM

Fairly accurate 3d snowflake snowfall

Pros: I asked for this mod and was told they couldn't do it, but they must have decided it was a good idea. I have some great winter scenes that I just wanted to have a good snowstorm over. Well, this is the screen saver you want. Use the built in pics or your own wallpaper. Nothing super fancy, just good old let it snow let it snow - the big wet flake snowstorm midwest kind.

Cons: It may be a little pricey for the full version since it's only a screen saver, but if I decide it's a keeper I may go for the whole deal.

Posted: 14-Dec-2007 05:35:52 PM