software used and reason for choosing it

the software is used was inkscape to create the still images and to export the bitmap image and I used windows live movie maker to add my frames and to change it from still to moving. I used Inkscape because it had features such as:

• A powerful bitmap tracer
• Paint bucket tool to fill any bounded area with a path.
• Easier to export bitmap images
• It is free of charge.
• Functions such as the curve tool are straight forward and easy to use
• It has a function that allows you edit paths by nodes, this tool is very useful because if you make a mistake when you the tool for drawing bezier curves this is not always accurate but by the use of this tool you are able to fix up your work.
• The functions and tools are straightforward and easy to use. 
• It allow you to ad text 
•  Alpha transparency support for display and PNG export.

So I decided that I would inkscape for my final animation because it caters for the needs of this assessment task and it supports my requirements and criteria i need to complete the task.