These software packages can be easily purchased online by paying through your Master or Visa card. A few of the best animation software applications that are used abundantly in the animation studios is Adobe Image - Ready, & Macromedia Fireworks. Others to look at are Boris Graffiti, Xara 3D Maker, Reallusion Effect3D Studio and at the higher end, you'll find the Gen - Arts collection of special effects and plug-ins.