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Zoetrope can duplicate most features of Aegis Animator, though it uses totally different approaches. First of all, it will load STR files from Aegis. Basically Zoetrope's tweened "APM" controller lets you take a clip (anything you draw or whatever) and rotate (with perspective) in any of the 3 axis, stretch, and/or move it. You can move it along a path too, which can be defined in a variety of ways (here's how you get your curves) with the mouse. I should have been more explicit about the 2D animation drawing techniques, too because these features really set Zoetrope apart from Aegis. Basically you can do Disney style cell animation with Zoetrope using Blueing and other aides. There are a few professional animators I know of who are doing just this with a graphics tablet (of course) and are getting some great results. I will check into making some available.