So I'm working with a friend to create an animated short. We were looking into making vehicles in 3d while doing most of the other animation in 2d. what I want to know are these things. first off what programs would you suggest we use? We have access to digicel flipbook, toonboom, maya, 3ds max, blender, mudbox, motion builder and nuke right now (I may have adobe CS5 or 6 lieing around as well). If none on this list then what would you suggest? Like I said I'm fairly new to the animating world, though i do have some experience with drawing, and some minor 3d modeling experience in blender. I'm also willing to learn whatever i need to in order to make this work. Thank you so much in advance.