What are the top softwares for creating motion graphics?

[robetlndis]

I've started learning Adobe After Effects and am really into motionspire.com. I'd like to know what kind of software these people use to make such incredible animation & graphics!

[E@N]

For Motion Graphics it doesnt get better than After Effects...I know Flash is great for motion graphics as well....

[smithdwsn]

Here is the list of best software for creating motion graphics :

- Adobe After Effects CS3 8.0
- Adobe After Effects 7.0
- Stop Motion Animator 1.1
- Boris BLUE 2.5

[Dinamo]

2D Animation:

Toonboom [recommended]
Flash [recommended]
Pencil
TVPaint [recommended]

3D Animation:

Maya
XSI

For movies and composition:

Adobe After Effects.