Do you have to have a software to do animation?

Answer 1

well, you can always make different scenes using Microsoft paint and Windows Movie Maker to make animations.

But I suggest that you do use an animation software.

here are a few suggested programs:

Pencil 2.0 - still by still animation

Pivot - stickfigure animation

3DMagix - 3D modeling and animation

you can find free downloads for all but 3DMagix.

good luck!