Good computer software?

Question by Chris: Good computer software?
I am making a movie and want to do concept art for stuff like set and character design. I would also like to do animatics(animated storyboards). I wanted to know if there is any freeware or cheap software to do these things. I l would like to keep it simple because my processor sucks.

Best answer:

Answer by Eddie B
http://download.cnet.com/8301-2007_4-9714054-12.html

http://download.cnet.com/2300-19409_4-31-3.html?s=0&o=31&tag=mncol;page

lots of free alternatives to some of the pricey software out there

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