This program has so little compared to the current version it's almost like a demo. Very disappointing considering what I thought I was going to get. I sort of feel this is a gimmick giveaway from this company, making you want the better version so you'll buy the current one.

Hi Mardel,

"If you re-read my comment to Jane up above you will see that I stated it upgrades the account to Premium; not the software."

I'll take your word for it and to that effect I stand corrected.

Mainly because I can't be bothered to look for it, life's too short.

My thoughts are entirely with 'Whisperly' on this one. Hey GAOTD on the up side this freebie is a rare find, cheers. But on the down side...Please number the 'Comments' and 'Replies'. It's a nightmare trying to wade through them, looking for a specific response!

Reallusion CA :
The server issue has been solved! Please visit below page and click “Log in with your Reallusion Member Account to Get your Serial Number” button to collect the serial number. We'll keep the serial number redeem page public for more days, and you can take your time to collect the serial number. Sorry for all the inconvenience again!

Dear users,
Those who had a problem with getting the serial, please, try again and get it. The server error has been fixed. http://www.reallusion.com/event/CTA1Std/giveawayoftheday_CTA.html
We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Lots of people complaining about the registration....it went fine and like clock work for me....it was no more complicated than the registration for Franzis software which we have had here several times....just use common sense and logic.

Trying to redeem the code I get an error with a link to their support page.
I tried to post this comment hours ago but for some reason you chose not to display it. Now I can't get back to my Pc in time even if you do fix the problem, so I guess that means I've missed it.

Registered, went back in with the URL provided, logged in, etc. After hittig submit received the following error:

OperateFail http://www.reallusion.com/CustomerSupport/User/QForm.aspx

That said, don't give up as a few minutes later the following message was displayed:

Due to too many downloads and serial number requests in a short time, our redeem server is a little over loading. If you can't get the serial number successfully, please try it again after two hours. We'll keep the serial number redeem page public for more days, and you can take your time to collect the serial number.
Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for your patience.

After logging in and hitting the submit button, I get an "OperateFail" page with a link leading to customer support.

The registration hoops are real...

If I had bought this, I would have refunded it before completing all these steps.

Program did register properly, and the program seems to run properly on Win10-64 even though as others have said the version is from 2011.

It must be activated before the timer on the Giveawayoftheday runs out.
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View the "Readme" inside the .Zip folder to learn how to activate it. It's kind of a hassle, you'll have to create a username on their page (using a valid e-mail account), activate your account through your e-mail then go back to the page in the readme.txt again, & press login then get the License Key -- After doing this, it worked for me then I closed it, & it had trouble opening up then I had to do this extra step (Check the video below), now it appears to open up fine.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ig7prk70Jw

old version from 2011 that I will not install on my pc even for free
why not giving the new V2 version ?

Ok, I'm in.
The most difficult registration process ever encountered in 10 years here. I guess they figured if you can't find your way through the registration labyrinth there is no way you will ever understand the software.

This version is from 2011/08/18.

I installed the program and also applied the patch.
About gave the same info.
A small example in html:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/10366431/_GOTD/CrazyTalkAnimator1_20160414/GOTD-20160414.html
I think that it takes many rainy days to learn how to use it proper.
And I think a big monitor will help also.
And make a storyboard.

Anyone know where we can find the tutorial files and manual for this version? It appears there were many upgrades from version 1 to version 2.

This might be helpful -- there is a Forum for Crazy Talk Animator 1: http://forum.reallusion.com/CrazyTalk-Animator/CrazyTalk-Animator-1-Forum

UPDATE Finally got the serial number, the problem is unknown but it's working now.

Thanks, Mishell!

This looks awesome, but how do I get help or even get started? There is no obvious "Help" menu or button. I have no idea of how to get started and I don't even see a demo project. Video tutorials accessible from within the program would be great.

May I use this software to make my youtube video?
This might make profits. Is it commercial usage?

From the description the purpose of this program is to create animated videos using clip art and other images? For someone like me with no artistic talent, it doesn't seem like something I'd ever use, though maybe our children would like it when they are older.

I believe this is a lifetime license, so it should still work in a few years on the same PC? If I want to install this on 2 different PCs, can I use the same registration key on the 2nd PC or do I need to register each separately for each family member?

Installed ok, but does anyone know whether we can/should apply the patch on their website to this?

Invalid File ? Help

OK. Here's what to do to get the serial #
Go to the following page: http://www.reallusion.com/event/CTA1Std/giveawayoftheday_CTA.html
DON'T CLOSE THAT PAGE....
Create an account with the Publisher.
Once done, go back to the other page, and scroll down... down to:
"Log in with your Reallusion Member Account to Get your Serial Number"
Then, and only then, will you get your serial number.

Geez, the registration process should be more complicated... (said with sarcasm) :-)

I downloaded the file.
I created the account on CrazyTalk website.
I checked the Member's page.
NO PRODUCT... NO REGISTRATION Number...

What now? Start all over with a new name?!?!

This is a real "WOW" program. If it can do what it advertises, with only a half a year's study, I bet it will be amazing. Review the video at the URL below to see what you can accomplish. I would be hard pressed to spend the time needed to learn how to use this program, nor do I need it, but it does look wonderful. Thanks for this free program.

http://www.reallusion.com/crazytalk/Animator/animator_videogallery.aspx

Not sure why everyone's struggling to get the serial number - just read the read.me file and do what it says. You have to use the URL it gives you in order to be on the right page for the serial number

Is the Mac version available?

Thanks.

Followed the registration process, can't find the serial number after I login!

This looks like a proprietary piece of software that does animation in a manner similar to Scratch. Scratch has million of hours of ex[er

Cool beans! Just the other day after filter forge popped up I wondered if GOTD would get Сrazy Talk and here it is. Thank you for this! I already had an account with the company for I-clone so registration was easy as 1,2,3 for me. The download took forever though, probably due to demand lag and for first time in a long time I am having some technical difficulties. Crazy Talk will not acknowledge my log in details as valid even though I've verified the information on the site. I'm still working out what might be causing this problem any help would be appreciated as I'm sure I'm not the only one that bumped into this problem. :)

On the website, there is a version for Mac. This one seems only to be for Windows? I have both, but would love to try it out of my MacBook.

Have the installer retain the path information when browsing a custom location.
You force the user to either copy and paste the Reallusion\CrazyTalk Animator 1 part or retype it in the new location.
Twice, since it needs done in the Start Menu as well.

Also, allow Create New Folder when Browsing for a Content location.
Why would I want that in Public?

it looks very promising and useage will indicate what i hope is an excellent program

Comment for GOTD site managers: PLEASE label the comments with numbers! On any given day, there may be upwards of 100 comments. It's easy to get lost when trying to go back to a specific comment because they all look alike. Finding my own comments and replies is difficult without a reference point. I have to do an in-page search for keywords I *may* have used just to find my comment entry. Using numbers for the comments means finding, say, comment 32 easy as pie. Plus it would help us understand the order comments were posted in better. PLEASE add numbers to the comments! Thank you.

Registration process way too much and the info regarding the registration web pages is inaccurate, there is really no need to make everyone jump through hoops to get a serial number for free software, why not put the serial number in the read me file. That aside installation was quick and easy (once reg sorted out) and looks like it could be fun to play with. please make GOTD registrations easier!

Installed and runs fine on Windows 8.1. Already had an account from a previous Giveaway so getting the serial number was easy. Already got lots of ideas for what to do with the software for some of my classes.
These Giveaways often come with a special upgrade deal, but I don't see one this time.
I, for one, would be very interested in upgrading to a new version.

This software appears to be from 2011 - hard to see the justification for the $50 price tag .

Brilliant news, been looking forward to see if g.a.o.t.d could secure this one. From Reallusion the same people behind Iclone and face filter, offered earlier this year, you can use the same account used for iclone5 to obtain the serial no. Installed Win 10 64 bit, you can select the install location, which is helpful if you have a preference, or 2nd hdd as this is a large(ish) install. You can export certain creations from iclone, into CrazyTalk and much more, there are tutorials and resources available. This will probably take me a while to really master it's full capabilities, but I am really looking forward to doing so. Thank you G.A.O.T.D, a refreshing addition to my software collection. Win Xp (sp2/3), Vista, 7, 8 and running on win 10 for me, 32 and 64 bit, should work on most systems, I am running it on a laptop no issues. Thanks, again!!

I signed up and got an account but have NO CLUE where your suppose to find this;

2. After your account is created, go to this page again and press "Log in with your Reallusion Member Account to Get your Serial Number" button. The serial number will appear on the same page.

it's NOT on the same page

Reply to HUNG: I must admit that I thought it I would not get the serial number either at first; after creating your account, you have to go back to the first page (where you first created your account) to log into your new account; a window will then pop up for you to complete and get your serial number which must be inserted into your newly set up account by going back to the dashboard to register. This must be done after you verify your e-mail account and obtain a new account with them. Hope this makes sense to you.

Installed easily on Windows 10 64 bit. As an existing Reallusion member, registration was very straightforward.

A quick play around suggests that this has quite a steep learning curve, especially, or particularly, as I'm used to Anime Studio and Muvizu - although please be aware that I am NOT making any comparisons!

I shall definitely keep this one and try to discover its strengths and see how it will cater for some of my needs - it will certainly offer a different style of animation, which is always good.

Can not find "Log in with your Reallusion Member Account to Get your Serial Number" button after registration of my new account :(