Whether you specialize in the 2D or 3D version of the art form, the world of animation has become inextricably linked to the computer. As a person who has worked on several big animation projects in the 3D space, I understand how important it is to have the hardware to support your demanding software. With this in mind, I created this guide so that fellow animators can get an idea about which are the best laptops for animation.
When I first started out, using a laptop computer to animate my 3D sequences was unimaginable; laptops at the time just didn’t have the chops. Nowadays, there are some truly powerful machines out there that are every bit the equal of traditional desktops. These laptops aren’t cheap, but as professionals, we have to sometimes make investments in our careers that can help us progress, but before I get to the models, let’s take a look at what you should consider for your new machine.
Good software is going to be needed for any level of animation. Bloop Animation has a great write-up about some of the top programs available. Also, applications such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop often end up in animators arsenal.