QGIS (Quantum GIS) is a geographic information systems (GIS) application for viewing, editing, and analysing data. It allows layered map editing, composed of raster and vector (polygon) data, and allows georeferencing them. It's commonly used by OpenStreetMap and suitable for beginners, also available cross-platform.
Synfig Studio is a 2D animation software. It allows for professional but uncomplicated film-quality animations, using vector graphics and bitmap artwork. Synfig doesn't require frame-by frame editing, but allows simple vector moving and shift editing, provides layer-based scenes, independent of target resolutions, brings smooth motion with high dynamic-range imaging, pentablet-aware tools, path-based gradients, filters, distortions, transformations, fractal views and other tools. It's also avail
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